Bartender

The Montenotte; Cork; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World class staff facilities

Uniforms

Health plan

Training & development

Employee restaurant Croi

Free Motion Health Club

Discounts on food

Discounts on spa treatments

Cycle to work scheme

Travel pass scheme

Employee engagement programs

Job summary

The Montenotte in Cork is seeking an experienced Bartender to join our luxury hotel bar team. You will craft drinks to brand standards, greet guests warmly, and provide attentive service in a vibrant setting overlooking Cork harbour.

You will build rapport with guests, upsell cocktails and beverages, maintain spotless bar areas, and ensure all grooming and uniform standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience as a bartender in a luxury or high-volume setting.
• Ability to craft drinks to brand standards.
• Excellent guest service and upselling skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow brand standards for beverage service.
• Craft drinks as per standards.
• Build rapport with guests and upsell where possible.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar and dining area.
• Greet guests warmly and ensure professional service.
• Adhere to grooming and uniform standards.
• Handle guest complaints professionally.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Upselling

Cash handling

Job description

In a former 18th Century residence of a Merchant Prince, The Montenotte has a rich heritage that has been preserved throughout the years and updated with a contemporary twist, decadent detailing, and a luxurious finish. Offering guests unrivalled views of the city and harbour, The Montenotte strives to continuously innovate to create memorable experiences for guests, to surprise and savour around every corner.

The Montenotte is a proud member of the prestigious, Small Luxury Hotels of The World

We are certified as a Quality Employer with Irish Hotel Federation and have been certified as an Excellent Employer with Great Place to Work for 3 consecutive years.

Our Values are Passion, Ambition, Integrity, and Courage as we journey towards our Vision of being the Leading, Independent, Urban Resort in Ireland.

Property summary:

• 107 stylish guestrooms and suites and 26 self-catering Residences.
• The Woodland Suite Experience - nestled within the beauty of the Irish landscape, high above Cork's port, these exclusive suites enhance a sense of exploration and experience, evoking harmony, and calm. Designed with nature at its very core, each environment will feature an inherent luxury, understated elegance, design sensibility and complete exclusivity, guests are able to choose from our River Suites and Woodland Suites.
• Landscaped Victorian sunken gardens and Woodlands that overlook the port of Cork and the city.
• Cameo Cinema - our own private in-house 50-seater cinema offering nightly movies complimentary for all guests.
• The Gallery Suite - a private meeting and banqueting suite for up to 60 guests
• Bellevue Spa - a luxurious award-winning spa with six treatment rooms, The Salt Room and offering a range of rejuvenating, holistic and relaxing treatments, with product ranges Grown Alchemist & Dermaviduals.
• Motion Health Club - with a 20m indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and state-of-the-art gym with fitness

We are now looking for an experienced Bartender to join our team!

Main Responsibilities:

• To follow agreed Brand Standards for service of Food & Beverage.
• To craft drinks requested as per Department Standards.
• To build rapport with guests and upsell where possible.
• Maintain budgeted Beverage Cost/GP.
• To serve all our guests in a friendly, efficient and professional manner.
• To ensure cleanliness levels are maintained to a high standard in the bar and restaurant.
• To greet all guests in a warm and friendly manner.
• To ensure the correct uniform is worn at all times.
• All staff should be presentable at all times and in adherence with the grooming standards in the staff handbook.
• To deal with any customer complaints in a professional and efficient manner, ensuring guest satisfaction at all times.
• To ensure any complaints and incidents are brought to your manager or supervisors' attention at the time.

Our #MPeople are our business!

The Montenotte offers a variety on employee benefits, including:

• World class employee changing facilities and a stylish employee restaurant Croi.
• Bespoke Montenotte uniforms for all guest-facing employees.
• Group discount HSF Health Plan.
• Learning & development opportunities.
• Career guidance & coaching.
• Culinary apprenticeships.
• Trainee management development programmes.
• Internships & work placement opportunities.
• Graduate development programmes.
• Employee wellness programmes.
• Trained mental health first aiders & an employee assistance programme.
• A free meal in our employee restaurant Croi while on duty.
• Free use of the Motion Health Club with facilities including:
• Free weekly employee exercise class every Thursday morning.
• Access to personal training & fitness assessments.
• 25% discount off food in Panorama.
• 25% discount off spa treatments at Bellevue Spa.
• Access to the cycle to work scheme.
• Access to the travel pass scheme.
• Employee engagement and recognition programmes.
• Referral reward scheme.
• Opportunities to participate in sustainability and health & safety opportunities.
• #MPeople events.
• #MPeople sporting activities.
• #Mpeople community engagement with our local community & our charity partner, Pieta.