Our double award winning town centre Restaurant & Bar opened in early November 2024 to great success, due to this we are looking for a bartender. We are looking for someone to join our skilled team, with an eye for detail and a natural confidence when communicating with customers. The Whisky Café is a whisky and cocktail focused bar, boasting 60+ whiskies, 150+ spirits/liqueurs and making any cocktail that we have the ingredients for.
There is a lot to learn while working here from cocktails to spirits so we are looking for someone hard working and prepared to take on the challenge.
Highlights & Perks:
* On-going staff training both in-house and online with scope to become WSET qualified.
* Work life balance - we are a lunchtime through to evening service, Tuesday-Saturday - no early morning shifts. Shared responsibility for evenings and weekends.
* Showcase your skills in this stylish new Restaurant & high-end drinks bar – fitted with all new equipment, expertly designed layout, and powered by industry leading technologies.
* Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
* Staff meal available for longer shifts.
* 25% staff discount.
Responsibilities:
Position Overview:
Preparing a great variety of cocktails and spirits, and getting the opportunity to work with all spirit categories from around the world. To be part of a professional team jointly responsible for creating a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere.
Key Responsibilities:
* Mixing beverages, in a timely manner, using an extensive array of ingredients.
* Keeping a well-stocked and organised bar.
* Assessing customer preferences and making drink recommendations.
* Taking payments and monitoring tabs and table allocations.
* Cleaning the bar and work areas to maintain a sanitary working environment.
* Working Fridays/Saturdays until late.
Skills & Qualifications:
* Previous experienced preferred, however, we are also able to support and train applicants with no previous experience seeking a career in the hospitality industry.
* Strong communication skills.
* The ability to multitask and to keep calm whilst under pressure.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From £12.25 per hour
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
Experience:
* Hospitality: 2 years (preferred)
* customer Service: 2 years (preferred)
* Bartending: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person