Located in the Cotswold, Cowley Manor is one of the most famous buildings in the country.
The luxury boutique hotel is composed of 31 rooms, a bar and a restaurant along with an incredible terrace, fantastic grounds and a stunning C-Side Spa.
Job: Cocktail Bartender at Cowley Manor Based in: Cowley, Cheltenham Hourly Rate: £12.00 plus Tronc DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Experience, knowledge of mixology, top presentation, ambition, zero pretension - this is what we are looking for in our bartenders.
The Bartender must be impeccable in all areas of activity - cocktails, cleanliness of their bar station, guest relation, speech and presentation.
Cocktails Learn the cocktails on the menu and the list of classic cocktails provided.
Understand and know about the products used.
Prepare and serve high-quality cocktails, respecting our basic rules: use of jiggers at all times, perfectly measured, clean bar tools, swift response time.
All while adhering to our principle of aiming to provide the best drinking experience without a hint of pretension.
Communicate to the servers and barbacks their needs well in advance.
Participate in the creation of the cocktail menu.
Guest Relations Greet and interact with guests.
In cooperation with the Servers, ensure that the client is seated, provided with a menu, and thoroughly taken care of from that point forward.
If the server is absent for whatever reason, the bartender nonetheless ensures that the clients' needs are covered.
Create a welcoming environment for guests, assess their needs, present the cocktails menu and make recommendations.
Take drinks orders.
Cleanliness, opening and closing of the bar Be responsible for the opening and the closing of the bar, following the procedural list, from the set-up to taking out the rubbish at the end of the evening, and everything in between.
The opening and closing duties are part of a collective effort from all team members, as is the cleanliness of the bar throughout the entire service.
Apply all food and beverage safety and quality regulations.
Communication & Reporting Communicate with the Bar Manager for inventory issues, client comments, and general reporting.
Comply with all reasonable direction and/or requests from the Management Team.
ABOUT YOU Experience in a similar role.
Have excellent spirits & classic cocktails knowledge.
Attention to details and customer needs.
Social, engaging and motivated.
Flexibility to respond quickly and positively to a range of work situations.
Be well spoken with excellent communication skills.
Knowledge as well as abilities in other languages would be beneficial.
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
WHAT IT IS LIKE TO WORK FOR US?
Whether you're looking for an entry-level employment or a new opportunity to evolve, we make a point to recruit, develop, and retain the most motivated and talented people from all backgrounds and skills.
Here is what we can offer: On the job and personalised training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to develop a clear career path: weekly masterclass, internal training and training with brands, incentive, etc.
Possibility of inner company mobility within our foreign venues such as Italy, France, Spain or Switzerland.
Staff discounts and benefits.
Pension scheme.