1 Full-Time Position (40 hours) - £27,040 per
annum plus service charge - Shifts are based around event schedules and service times,
which may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
Your country home away from home, nestled within 12 acres
of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside. Sopwell House is a luxurious,
family-owned Georgian country house hotel offering timeless elegance and modern
comfort. We’re proud to be a place where exceptional service is delivered with
warmth, pride and purpose. We’re currently looking for an experienced Conference
& Banqueting Bartender to join our dedicated Events team and help
deliver exceptional bar service across our weddings, conferences, and private
functions.
Your role in our family:
* Provide
professional, friendly, and efficient bar service during all C&B
events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions.
* Prepare,
mix, and serve a variety of beverages — from classic cocktails and premium
wines to bespoke event drinks.
* Set
up and break down mobile bars and event spaces in line with function
requirements.
* Maintain
stock levels, cleanliness, and presentation standards throughout service.
* Work
collaboratively with the C&B Floor Managers and C&B Manager and
wider team to ensure seamless guest experiences.
* Offer
knowledgeable drink recommendations and support bespoke event menus.
* Uphold
Sopwell House’s standards of luxury and hospitality at every event.
* Ensure
all guests feel welcomed, cared for, and celebrated during their visit.
* Take
pride in appearance, attention to detail and teamwork.
What would make you the perfect fit?
* Previous
experience in bartending, ideally within a hotel, events, or luxury
hospitality environment.
* Strong
cocktail-making and beverage service skills.
* Confident,
personable, and professional, with excellent communication and guest
service abilities.
* Flexible
and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced and varied event settings.
* Passionate
about hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
* A
proactive team player with a can-do attitude.
The Best Bit:
* Wide
range of training and development opportunities
* Free
staff meals and parking
* Discounted
food and beverage, accommodation and spa
* 28
days holiday and 1 extra holiday day on your birthday
* 30%
discount on Spa treatments and Spa days
* 10%
discount on Spa products
* Introduce
a friend at work bonus
* Uniform
Provided
* Preferred
Hotel Group discounted global hotel rates
At Sopwell House, we live by our Vision, Purpose and Values.
We are dedicated to creating a world of ‘Perfect
Contentment’ for both our team members and guests alike — ‘Spreading
kindness one act at a time’ along the way.
All applicants must have the right to live and work in the
UK. If you have not received a response within 14 days, please assume your
application has not been successful on this occasion.