Bar Assistant - Manchester City Centre Hourly Rate : £13 Working Hours : 3x shifts per week (Monday – Sunday). A total of 16 hours per week. Vita Union We offer style, luxury & comfort to our residents, surrounded by premium amenities and a vibrant city life. We launched an exciting new brand in Manchester last year and we’re now preparing to launch our second building, complete with a private bar exclusively for Union residents and their guests. Mobilising an army of young professionals and the soul of the city, Union makes city living affordable, creating sharing spaces for sharing memories. Designed for the life blood of the city such as graduates starting their careers, Union Co-living apartments provide a platform for young professionals to thrive. Vita Union’s Bar Assistants As a member of our bar team, you’ll play a key role in the successful launch of this exciting project. You’ll have the opportunity to embrace your creativity, bring fresh ideas to the table, and make your mark on an exciting new venture that’s set to redefine the standard of residential living in the city. Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the drinks menu and offerings to answer guest enquiries, provide recommendations, and enhance their experience. Mix ingredients to make cocktails, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks. Take orders, serve drinks, and recommend drinks based on customer preferences. Deliver exceptional Customer Service. Serve drinks to guests in a timely manner and proactively attend to their needs, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience. Ensure all guests have a unique and memorable experience by delivering top-tier customer service throughout their visit. Accurately process all guest orders through the till systems, issue bills, and handle payment transactions with attention to detail. Keep the bar clean, stocked, and organised. Assist with regular health and safety checks, maintain cleanliness, and uphold the highest standards of hygiene and safety in the bar area. Complete set-up, handover, and close-down duties to a high standard, ensuring the workspace is always ready for the next shift or service. Who we want to join our team… Professional Experience An experienced Bar Assistant, well-versed in delivering premium experiences to residents & guests. Experienced cocktail mixologist Event management experience would be a significant advantage, however full training is provided. Our operations run seamlessly with the support of a variety of technology systems and software; our Bar Assistants must be technologically astute. Personal Characteristics Vita Group operate a multi-cultural environment, welcoming colleagues and residents from all over the world with a variety of cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs. All Vita colleagues must deliver a diverse and equal approach to colleagues and residents alike. Excellent communication skills. English will be the primary spoken language; however multi-lingual skills would be warmly welcomed. Strong organisational and leadership qualities with an ability to remain calm under pressure. Adaptability, creativity & positivity Resilience, with an ability to effectively navigate unexpected situations. Our Bar Assistants need to be able to carry out tasks that may involve extended periods of standing and repetitive movements, with reasonable adjustments considered where required Must be willing to handle and work with alcohol products. Flexibility: Our facilities are open to residents 24 hours a day, 356 days a year including all bank holidays, festive & religious breaks. Where festive and religious celebrations require time off, we will always try to accommodate, however flexibility from our Customer Service Assistants is imperative to be available as required to ensure continuous service to residents. Why work for us……. Our employees have the pride of working at our luxury properties, which offer the highest standard of resident accommodation across the UK. We reward the commitment and dedication of our people by providing the following benefits: Holidays – Holidays are paid on a pro-rata basis which is reflective of hours worked. Customer Service Assistants will receive 28days paid holiday including England & Wales Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Your Birthday – We insist that our employees take their birthday off work ensuring they can celebrate their special occasion in a way that is meaningful to them. Perkbox – All employees are given access to a Perkbox account, enabling them to choose lifestyle perks that matter by giving points to spend on a wide range of products, services & experiences, such as; cinema tickets, supermarket savings, discounted days out, a daily coffee or a summer holiday – there’s something to suit everyone Royal London Pension – We care about our people and their future. Vita Group contribute a financial value of 3% of your salary to your pension pot in addition to 5% employee contribution to help prepare for the future. Parties & Events – We expect high standards from our people and like to reward demanding work by hosting parties and events each year, encouraging colleagues to let their hair down, have a great time and celebrate success together. Recognition Programmes – We recognise and celebrate our people via numerous recognition schemes, such as employee of the month vouchers, community champion, experience awards, golden buzzer awards, work anniversaries etc. Career Development – Whether your Vita career is a medium or long-term venture; we onboard all employees by means of a thorough induction and learning & development programme, delivering professional progression via our Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum training & recognition schemes. 24/7 Employee Assistance – The wellbeing of our colleagues is of vital importance to Vita Group. All employees have access to a confidential service; offering support and guidance for personal or work-related issues that may be impacting wellbeing. Right to Work & DBS All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship. Therefore, if you do require a company to sponsor your Right to Work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application further.