W Edinburgh is hiring Barback for the SUSHISAMBA to join the team! We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique brand in Edinburgh!
Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotel’s work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.
ABOUT W HOTELS
Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. W Hotels are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. With us, there’s always more. We dare to deliver a different kind of luxury. One that revels in bold ideas and indulges in the unexpected. We believe luxury is the freedom to be yourself and explore desires: whatever, whenever.
ABOUT SUSHISAMBA
SUSHISAMBA celebrates the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil and Peru. The menus are a mix of new and signature dishes with an emphasis on bold flavours, the finest ingredients and artful presentations.
As part of the new W Hotel opening in the vibrant St James Quarter and with stunning views over the Scottish captial, our Edinburgh restaurant will be the latest beautiful restaurant to add to our current portfolio in Las Vegas, London, Dubai and Doha as well as planned openings in Bahrain and Riyadh.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, the SUSHISAMBA Barback will have overall responsibility assisting in the daily operation of the bar, ensuring the bar team has the resources to provide exceptional service to our guests.
Joining the pre-opening team means you will be instrumental to the success of the hotel and the restaurant’s opening and beyond. We are looking for someone who is creative, motivated and passionate!
As SUSHISAMBA Barback, key aspects of your role will include:
1. Flexible and willing to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation
2. Prepare fresh garnishes for drinks
3. Stock ice, glassware and paper supplies
4. Transport supplies to bar set-up areas
5. Wash glassware
6. Anticipate and communicate replenishment needs
7. Process all payment methods
8. Secure liquors, beers, wine, coolers, cabinets and storage areas
Our ideal SUSHISAMBA Barback is someone who has:
9. Previous experience working in high-end, high-volume restaurants and/or bars
10. Excellent communication skills
11. A fire in your belly for true hospitality is a must
12. Confidence interacting with guests
13. Multi-tasking skills
14. A positive mindset
15. A genuine passion for working in hospitality
In return for your hard work, we give you:
16. World class training and development, including leadership development
17. Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
18. Wellness and mental health programmes
19. Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world!
20. Discounts for your friends and family
21. Specially curated discounts in thousands of shops
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
W Edinburgh will bring bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a façade featuring a winding steel ribbon – reflecting the city’s festival spirit – this 12-storey structure will be the centerpiece of Edinburgh St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments.
This W hotel aims to help redefine the city’s hospitality landscape. Accordingly, it’ll fuse the brand’s signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what’s new in design, fashion, music and culture.
The new W hotel will accommodate guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 45 suites. While staying here, guests will benefit from the brand’s signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.
A real highlight of this property will be its rooftop bar and outdoor terrace, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Among the other noteworthy amenities planned are the W Lounge, a restaurant collaboration with SUSHISAMBA, a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa, with special functions hosted in 2,450 sq ft of modern event space.
If this sounds like the perfect place for you, apply to be a Barback today!
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.