Head Bartender, Century Bar
We are seeking an accomplished, confident, and vibrant Head Bartender to join our team at the Century Bar, a world-class beverage operation at Gleneagles, a luxury hotel and sporting estate. **Job Summary:** We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Bartender to lead our team in delivering exceptional service, creating unique and engaging sequences of service, and showcasing our luxury environment. **About the Role:** * Coordinate with the Bar Manager and Head of Bars to deliver and consolidate an award-winning sequence of service * Represent the American Bar in major Cocktail competitions, showcasing your incredible experience and ambassador for the Gleneagles brand * Manage all aspects of the operation within our American Bar, including stock levels, daily bar administration, and ensuring the bar is beautifully presented and supremely organized * Lead your team in delivering a unique and engaging sequence of service, coordinating training calendars and masterclasses for the wider beverage team * Build and maintain guest rapport, cultivating our luxury environment, and exceeding our guests' expectations * Engage with the global bartending community to enhance the positioning of Gleneagles as a world-class beverage operation, sourcing innovative ingredients, techniques, and spirits * Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the estate, developing our beverage offerings, and leading by example * Interact with guests, always warm, professional, helpful, and doing everything to exceed their expectations **Requirements:** * Outstanding bartending skills with an unrivaled knowledge and passion for cocktail creation * Ideally, currently established in a similar role, with fantastic experience within a luxury hospitality environment, having a great attitude is essential * Organized in your approach, with an insatiable willingness to exceed guest expectations, high level of resilience, and ability to deal with fast-paced environments with often conflicting priorities * Passionate about personal development, taking great interest in global beverage trends and new ideas to expand your knowledge * Highly motivated and possessing an immense sense of pride in your work, passionate about delivering high standards for our guests in line with the Gleneagles brand * Positive "can-do" attitude to solving problems in a professional and courteous manner * Strong team player with great communication skills and an enthusiastic approach, well-organized, and punctual with an eagle eye for detail **What's in it for you:** * 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) that increases with service * Seasonal parties and local social events * 50% discount on Food & Beverage, Country Pursuits, Spa, and Hair Salon (Mon-Thurs) * Golf Membership (with access to all 3 championship courses) for £50.00 per annum * Flexi points into your Perkbox wallet to spend as you choose * Free 'pay day' lunch and monthly drinks offers * A generous 'refer a friend' scheme * Stay with us as a guest at Gleneagles or Gleneagles Townhouse for up to 2 nights per year at £95.00 per night * Friends & Family discounted rate of £225 - £275 B&B per night at Gleneagles * Enjoy discounted rooms and restaurants rates with up to 50% off across the wider Ennismore brands and hotels * Subsidised, single occupancy, en-suite accommodation available on our estate * Pension scheme * Life Insurance * Employee Assistance Programme * Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training qualifications and programmes * Internal career opportunities across a wider range of specialisms and departments * Monthly recognition programme * Volunteering day every year with a charitable partner of your choice * Complimentary access to our staff gym * Gleneagles Cycle Scheme to spread the cost of the bike that you really want and reduce your carbon footprint