Spa Sitting Room Bartender

Sopwell House; St Albans; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxurious country house hotel in St Albans is looking for a passionate Bartender to enhance the guest experience in their Spa Sitting Room. The role involves providing exceptional service, managing the bar team, and crafting high-quality beverages. Ideal candidates will have prior bartending experience in luxury settings and strong communication skills. Benefits include discounts on food and beverage, accommodation, and spa services, along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Wide range of training and development opportunities

Free staff meals and parking

Discounted food and beverage, accommodation and spa

28 days holiday and an extra day on birthday

30% discount on Spa treatments

Introduce a friend at work bonus

Free uniform

Preferred Hotel Group discounted global hotel rates

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bartending or bar supervision within luxury hospitality or spa environments.
• Strong bartending and barista skills, with the ability to craft both classic and wellness-focused beverages.
• Excellent communication skills with a calm, professional approach to guest interactions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, warm, and intuitive service to guests in the Spa Sitting Room.
• Oversee and support the bar team and manage staff schedules.
• Craft and serve high-quality drinks, upholding Sopwell House's standards of luxury.

Skills

Bartending

Bar supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Your country home away from home, nestled within 12 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside. Sopwell House is a luxurious, family-owned Georgian country house hotel offering timeless elegance and modern comfort. We're proud to be a place where exceptional service is delivered with warmth, pride and purpose. We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Bartender to elevate the guest experience in our Spa Sitting Room. Your role in our family:

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, warm, and intuitive service to all guests, creating a calm and nurturing atmosphere that reflects our spa's wellness philosophy.
• Oversee and support the bar team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and motivating colleagues to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Manage staff schedules, ensuring the bar is appropriately staffed for all trading periods while maintaining team wellbeing and operational efficiency.
• Oversee the crafting and serving of high-quality drinks, including wellness-focused cocktails, herbal infusions, teas, and premium spirits.
• Maintain a tranquil, clean, and beautifully organised bar space that supports the overall spa experience.
• Provide thoughtful, knowledgeable recommendations on beverages that complement guests' wellness journeys.
• Uphold and champion Sopwell House's standards of luxury, serenity, and holistic hospitality.
• Take pride in elegant presentation and attention to detail, ensuring every drink and interaction enhances guest wellbeing.
• Support, guide, and motivate your colleagues, fostering a positive, mindful, and collaborative team culture.
• Be flexible and available for morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bartending or bar supervision within luxury hospitality or spa environments.
• Strong bartending and barista skills, with the ability to craft both classic and wellness-focused beverages.
• Confident leadership abilities, supporting and guiding the bar team to deliver exceptional service.
• Excellent communication skills, with a calm, professional approach to guest interactions and complaint handling.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail in bar presentation, stock management, and operational efficiency.
• All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Please be advised that if you have not received a response within 14 days, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Benefits

• Wide range of training and development opportunities
• Free staff meals and parking
• Discounted food and beverage, accommodation and spa
• 28 days holiday (based on a full-time contract) and 1 extra holiday day on your birthday
• 30% discount on Spa treatments and Spa days
• 10% discount on Spa products
• Introduce a friend at work bonus
• Free uniform
• Preferred Hotel Group discounted global hotel rates

At Sopwell House, we live by our Vision, Purpose and Values. We are dedicated to creating a world of 'Perfect Contentment' for both our team members and guests alike 'Spreading kindness one act at a time' along the way.