Bartender

The Grace Westport Estate; Westport; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grace Westport Estate, a remarkable new hotel opening in Spring 2026 on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, invites applications for a Bartender. You will deliver a refined beverage service across the bar and lounge, acting as a front-facing brand ambassador.

Join a premium hospitality team with a focus on cocktails, wines, and guest engagement. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years’ experience, familiarity with POS systems, and a strong commitment to service standards in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years’ experience as a Bartender, ideally within upscale venues.
• Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, wines, and beers.
• Familiarity with POS systems and cash-handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver courteous, professional, and personalised service to all guests at the bar and lounge.
• Greet guests promptly, take accurate beverage orders, and ensure timely and attentive service.
• Engage with guests in a polished and professional manner to enhance their overall experience.
• Promote signature cocktails, premium spirits, and hotel offerings to support revenue objectives.
• Prepare and serve beverages in accordance with approved recipes, portion controls, and presentation standards.

Skills

Bartender experience

Cocktail knowledge

Guest engagement

Cash handling

POS systems

Attention to detail

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Location: On site / Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Food and Beverage / Restaurant
Salary: Negotiable salary

Now Hiring at The Grace

The Grace | Where Excellence meets Opportunity

Westport, County Mayo | Full-Time | Pre-Opening Opportunity

Join The Grace Westport Estate, a remarkable new hotel opening in Spring 2026 on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, at the heart of the captivating Westport Estate.

Job Summary:

The Bartenderis responsible fordelivering a refined, consistent, and engaging beverage service experience across the bar and lounge areas of The Grace Westport Estate. Acting as a front-facing brand ambassador, this role combines technical beverage preparation with guest engagement, operational discipline, and adherence to service standards.

KeyResponsibilities

• Deliver courteous, professional, and personalised service to all guests at the bar and lounge.
• Greet guests promptly, takeaccuratebeverage orders, and ensuretimelyand attentive service.
• Engage with guests in a polished and professional manner to enhance their overall experience.
• Anticipate guest needs and resolve requests or concerns efficiently.
• Promote signature cocktails, premium spirits, and hotel offerings to support revenueobjectives.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beveragesin accordance withapproved recipes,portioncontrols, and presentation standards.
• Maintain consistency in quality, flavour, and visual presentation across all beverages.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of beverage menus, wine lists, and current promotions.
• Ensure responsible alcohol service in line with licensing laws and hotel policies.
• Complete bar setup and breakdown procedures before and after service.
• Maintainappropriate stocklevels of beverages, garnishes, glassware, and operational supplies.
• Support inventory management throughaccuratestock rotation, requisitioning, and wastage control.
• Report breakages, shortages, or discrepancies to the Bar Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintainhigh standardsof cleanliness across bar counters, equipment, storage areas, and back-of-house spaces.
• Adhere to HACCP, hygiene, and local health and safety regulations.
• Ensure safe handling of glassware, equipment, and chemicals.
• Work collaboratively with front-of-house teams, kitchen staff, and management to ensure smooth service flow.
• Communicate guest preferences, special requests, and operational needs clearly and effectively.
• Attend training sessions, briefings, and team meetings asrequired.
• Support colleagues during peak service periods tomaintainservice standards.
• Perform any ad-hoc duties as instructed by Management.

This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive orexhaustive,it is issued as a framework to outlinemain areasof responsibility at the time of writing.

RequiredExperience&Skills

• Minimum 1–3 years’ experience as a Bartender, ideally within a 4- or 5-star hotel, upscale bar, or premium restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, wines, and beers.
• Familiarity with POS systems and cash-handling procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong service orientation with high attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional appearance, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.
• Good numerical skills to support billing and inventory processes.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.