Shark Club Bartender

Shark Club UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Shark Club UK is seeking a hospitality-driven Bartender to join our service team. You will be at the center of the lounge, welcoming guests and delivering high-quality beverage and bar service in a busy, inviting environment.

Responsibilities include crafting cocktails, maintaining a strong beverage knowledge, serving food and drink pairings, and keeping the bar area clean and organized. Lead with energy and a positive approach to guest interactions.

Qualifications

• Previous serving experience at a highly competent level is required.
• Basic technical bartending knowledge including standard cocktails and highballs.
• Strong ability to lead conversation in any setting.
• Highly organized.
• Comfortable sharing positive experiences about food and drink.
• Energetic and positive.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and make sound judgments with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Surprise and delight guests with unique cocktails, wines, beers, and other beverages, while creating a personalized connection
• Maintain knowledge and strong execution of all beverages featured in our menus
• Deliver full food and beverage services to guests seated at the bar while offering food and drink pairings
• Promptly and accurately prepare beverage orders for servers and guests, providing drinks for all guests in house
• Helping to maintain a clean and organized bar and lounge

Skills

Cocktail knowledge

Guest service

Communication

Leadership

Tools

POS system

Job description

Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we are on the hunt for positive, hospitality driven, team-oriented people to become a part of our service team. As a Bartender, you are the center-stage of the lounge. Your main goal is to ensure each guest who walks into the lounge is welcomed and looked after with hospitality, while maintaining a clean, upbeat, and inviting environment.

Our restaurants are industry leaders in team development and offer unique opportunities for personal growth, regardless of where you are at in your career. You will be sure to make meaningful, career-enhancing connections and lifelong friends along the way.

Our menu, continuously being developed, features globally inspired flavors and fresh, high quality ingredients. Our passion for the culinary arts and hospitality is evident in our menu, but also in our teams. Both our culinary and front of house staff members are made of people who work to make memorable experiences for our guests, from handcrafted dishes to flawless table service, focused on excellence in every detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Surprise and delight guests with unique cocktails, wines, beers, and other beverages, while creating a personalized connection
• Maintain knowledge and strong execution of all beverages featured in our menus
• Deliver full food and beverage services to guests seated at the bar while offering food and drink pairings
• Promptly and accurately prepare beverage orders for servers and guests, providing drinks for all guests in house
• Helping to maintain a clean and organized bar and lounge

Key Requirements

• Previous serving experience at a highly competent level is required
• Basic technical bartending knowledge including standard cocktails and highballs
• Strong ability to lead conversation in any setting
• Highly organized
• Comfortable sharing positive experiences about food and drink
• Energetic and positive
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and make sound judgments with confidence

With our company, you will have the chance to:

• Gain valuable experience in time management and communication
• Expand your network with new connections
• Advance your people skills
• Grow your career in our rapidly expanding company
• Learn about opportunities for taking part in new restaurant opens across the United Kingdom and Ireland