Seasonal Bartender

Belmond; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Loyalty rewards programs

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Belmond Mount Nelson invites a Seasonal Bartender to join a luxury hotel’s beverage team, crafting exclusive cocktails with premium spirits and locally sourced ingredients. You will engage guests, tailor drinks to preferences, and uphold the highest standards of service in a luxury setting.

Responsibilities include preparing diverse beverages, recommending menu items, garnishing to perfection, promoting promotions, and ensuring compliance with legal alcohol-serving regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of mixology, cocktail recipes, and different types of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Ability to engage with guests, understand their preferences, make recommendations, and provide a positive experience.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate measurements, proper presentation, and adherence to recipes.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving a wide range of beverages, exhibiting a strong knowledge of different cocktails, beverages, and foods.
• Providing excellent customer service by engaging with guests, answering questions, and making them feel welcome and comfortable.
• Making recommendations to guests by demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the beverage menu, inlaying ingredients, flavours, and presentation of each drink.
• Mixing and garnishing drinks to meet guest preferences and hotel standards.
• Promoting featured drinks, specials, or promotions to guests.
• Enforcing all legal regulations related to serving alcoholic beverages, such as checking identification for age verifications and refusing service to intoxicated individuals.

Skills

Mixology knowledge

Cocktail recipes

Guest service

Alcohol service certification

Job description

About this role

As a Seasonal Bartender at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, you are an integral part of a bartending team that brings innovation to beverages and guest experiences. In this role, you'll work with a range of premium spirits, locally sourced ingredients, and unique flavours to craft exceptional and exclusive cocktails. You'll engage with guests, understand their preferences, and create customized cocktails tailored to their tastes. This level of attention and personalized service adds a special touch to the guest experience and contributes to the overall luxury atmosphere. If you're looking to develop your skills and be part of the future of luxury, this is your moment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving a wide range of beverages, exhibiting a strong knowledge of different cocktails, beverages, and foods
• Providing excellent customer service by engaging with guests, answering questions, and making them feel welcome and comfortable
• Making recommendations to guests by demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the beverage menu, inlaying ingredients, flavours, and presentation of each drink
• Mixing and garnishing drinks to meet guest preferences and hotel standards
• Promoting featured drinks, specials, or promotions to guests
• Enforcing all legal regulations related to serving alcoholic beverages, such as checking identification for age verifications and refusing service to intoxicated individuals

Requirements

• Possesses a responsible alcohol service certification or license depending on the jurisdiction and local regulations
• Strong knowledge of mixology, cocktail recipes, and different types of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Ability to engage with guests, understand their preferences, make recommendations, and provide a positive experience
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate measurements, proper presentation, and adherence to recipes

Benefits

What We Offer: At Mount Nelson, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including:

• Competitive basic salary and benefits
• Loyalty and recognition rewards programs
• Employee Assistance & Wellness programs

Company Culture

We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other.