* Job Title: Cocktail Bartender/Bar Manager
* Location: Portsmouth
* Reports to: Operations Manager (offsite)
* Date: 20-Oct Jan-2026
Event Summary:
The Gunwharf Quays Christmas Market is back for the festive season From traditional wooden cabins filled with handmade gifts to steaming mugs of mulled wine and hearty bratwurst, it's the perfect place to soak up the Christmas spirit.
Job Summary:
The Cocktail Bartender/Bar Manager will lead the cocktail service within the event, delivering high-quality drinks and excellent customer service. The role combines hands-on cocktail preparation and service with supervisory responsibilities, ensuring smooth operations, staff support, and an engaging customer experience.
Duties/Responsibilities:
* Prepare and serve cocktails, including classic recipes and seasonal specials
* Perform cocktail flair techniques where appropriate to enhance the customer experience
* Supervise and support bar staff during service, ensuring high standards are maintained
* Assist the Operations Manager with staff training on cocktail preparation and service
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations
* Monitor stock levels of cocktail ingredients, garnishes, and bar supplies
* Handle customer queries and deal with escalated issues in a professional manner
* Assist with daily cash operations, including checking floats and accurate cashing up
* Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient bar area
Required Skills/Abilities:
* Strong cocktail-making knowledge and bartending skills
* Flair bartending ability (can do flares) to provide engaging service
* Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
* Strong supervisory and leadership skills
* Good organisational and time management skills
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
* Proficiency with POS systems and cash handling
Experience:
* Minimum of 2 years' bartending experience, ideally with cocktail preparation
* Previous supervisory or shift-lead experience in a bar setting preferred
* Experience in high-volume or event-based service is an advantage
* Personal Licence Holder preferred but not essential
Physical Requirements:
* Prolonged periods of standing and working in open weather conditions
* Must be comfortable lifting and carrying stock
* Willingness to take an active role in service when required ("all hands on deck" approach)
How to apply:
* Please check the message we'll send you for the application link. Just answer a few short questions there, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Expected start date: 20-Oct-2025
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 2 months
Pay: £22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week
Work Location: In person