Join us
as a Bartender in The Promenade at The Dorchester Hotel, recently recognised as one of ‘The
Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024 and ‘Hotel of the year –
London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and
nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our
values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We
believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our
success.
We care
about your career and are proud to have the absolute best people in the
industry. When you
join us as a Bartender in The Promenade at The Dorchester Hotel, you will have a unique opportunity
to excel in your field. You will learn from your fellow Legends and our
award-winning learning academy to achieve the highest standards in craft,
service, and leadership.
What you’ll do
As a Bartender,
you'll play a key role in creating exceptional experiences for our guests. Your
responsibilities will include:
* Preparing
cocktails and beverages with precision, following recipes and presentation
standards, both for the bar and for the restaurant. You will also have the
opportunity to contribute to seasonal and signature menu development.
* Delivering
personalised service by engaging with guests, understanding their preferences
and offering recommendations from our menu, including cocktails, spirits and
wines.
* Managing
orders efficiently by accurately noting guests’ selections, ensuring timely
preparations, and coordinating with the team and floor staff for seamless
service.
* Taking
food orders and offering informed recommendations, ensuring you have strong
knowledge of the food menu including allergens and dietary options.
* Maintaining
bar organisation and stock levels, including proper handling of glassware,
garnishes and ingredients.
* Working
within structured time frames, particularly during peak service periods, where
food and drinks orders may need to be fulfilled within set time frames while
maintaining standards, presentation and quality.
* Your role
will require attention to detail, consistency and passion for hospitality to
ensure consistent outstanding service.
The items
shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Bartender, but we’ll make sure
you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.
The
operational hours of work are shift-based and may be subjected to change.
These
currently set as:
* Monday to
Sunday: 10:00 - 01:00
What you’ll bring
Essential Skills and Experience
* Expertise in cocktail preparation – strong
knowledge of classic, contemporary and signature drinks; including proper
techniques for shaking, stirring, throwing and layering.
* Understanding
of spirits, wines and liqueurs, including their origins, flavour profiles, and
ideal pairings.
* Efficiency in service – ability to prepare and serve drinks swiftly while
maintaining precision and presentation.
* Exceptional communication
skills and guests engagement.
* Professionalism
and discretion
* Upselling
and story telling
Preferred Skills
* Previous
experience as bartender in luxury hotel, high-end bar, or fine dining
establishments.
* Formal
training or certification in bartending, mixology, or WSET
What you’ll get
* Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with
breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
* Discounts: Get 50% off food and beverages
at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection: Enjoy
Friends & Family stay discounts out hotels, Benefit from discounts at
various high street and online shops
* Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Aviva
Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from
Seasonal ticket loan, Rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and Eye
care vouchers.
* Training and Development: Advance in your career by
accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5.
We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
* Social
Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter
ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
* Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you
recommend a friend.
* Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being
advice because we care about our employees.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need
us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as
adjustments to how you apply,
alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process
itself), please do call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email PeopleAndCultureLondon.UK@dorchestercollection.com so that we can discuss how we
can support you through this process.