The Woodspeen - Bartender

Baxterstorey; Newbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service in Newbury is seeking a skilled Bartender to craft innovative cocktails and provide outstanding service. Responsibilities include engaging with guests, supporting the beverage program, and ensuring a clean and organised bar environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service and a NVQ qualification or equivalent. This role offers opportunities for progression and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Complimentary meals during shifts

Life Assurance

28 days holiday, increasing with length of service

Recommend a friend scheme with bonuses

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to display a real passion for food, beverage and customer service.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Hands on and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Create unique and delicious cocktails using premium spirits and fresh ingredients.
• Engage with guests and provide drink recommendations.
• Help develop and support our drinks menu.

Skills

Mixology

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Leaving Cert level education or above

NVQ qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a skilled and creative Bartender to join our team. You'll craft innovative cocktails, provide outstanding service, and create memorable moments for our guests. If you love providing great service and want to be part of a fantastic team, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Mixology Mastery: Create unique and delicious cocktails using premium spirits and fresh ingredients.
• Guest Engagement: Interact with guests, offer drink recommendations, and ensure they have a great time at the bar.
• Beverage Program Support: Help develop our drinks menu with new and exciting cocktails and promotions.
• Bar Operations: Keep the bar clean, organised, and well-stocked while following all safety and licensing rules.
• Upselling: Suggest premium drinks and pairings to enhance the guest experience and increase sales.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with all colleagues and your manager to ensure a smooth service.

Qualifications

• Leaving Cert level education or above
• NVQ qualification or equivalent
• Ability to display a real passion for food, beverage and customer service
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Hands on and proactive approach
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Excellent time management

Benefits

• Complimentary meals during shifts
• Life Assurance
• Unrivalled opportunities for progression within the company.
• 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service.
• Recommend a friend scheme with great bonuses for individual referrals.
• Exclusive access to our HAPI scheme which offers everyday discounts including money off gym memberships, travel, online shopping, gadgets and much more.
• Reward programmes, long service awards, employee recognition and performance incentives.
• Enrolment into workplace pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme and access to wellbeing hub.
• Cycle to Work Scheme