At Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, we proudly offer two distinct luxury establishments situated on separate estates, yet operated seamlessly as one cohesive team. Whether you opt for the laid-back ambiance of Gilpin Hotel or the distinct combination of hotel and country house at Gilpin Lake House, your experience with us is designed to be effortlessly harmonious.
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House are part of the prestigious Pride of Britain Hotels and we are proud to be one of the 580 members of Relais & Châteaux, an association of worldwide independent hotel and restaurant owners.
Job Description
The main responsibility of our Bartender is to ensure that our service runs smoothly and efficiently, providing exceptional guest experience. A Bartender will assist in preparing the bar for service, serving food and preparing drinks to a high standard, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards and ensuring guest satisfaction throughout.
The Bartender plays a crucial role in ensuring the guests have a pleasant and memorable experience, and therefore a keen eye for detail and enjoyment of working in a team-oriented environment is essential.
A Bartender
* Makes signature cocktails efficiently to the correct specifications
* Prepares off-menu drinks for guests using mixology knowledge
* Maintains the bar back area throughout the service, ensuring the beverage items in the restaurant are topped up throughout service
* Hosts the lounge throughout the afternoon, making drinks and organising beverage room services
* Prepares and serves drinks to guests in the restaurant with a high level of hospitality
* Maintains stock levels by monitoring and passing on any orders that need to be placed
* Assists the sommelier team in the maintenance of wastage and stock transfer sheets
* Sets up and closes down the bar at the start / end of each day
Qualifications
* Previous bar experience in a similar establishment.
* Mixology experience.
* Understanding of spirits and liquors.
* Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards and the ability to follow them strictly.
* Understands the importance of allergens and the potential effect that they can have, ensuring that food is safe for customers with food allergies.
* Strong teamwork and communication skills to effectively collaborate with the kitchen team.
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as per the demands of the restaurant.
Additional Information
Salary: from £27,495 to £31,005
Gratuities are allocated on a points basis, depending on development tiers. Although variable, average levels are projected as being from £153 to £460 per month.
Hours: 45 hours per week.
* Canteen
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free or subsidised travel
* Gym membership
* On-site parking
Relocation assistance may be available
Staff transport provided free between staff houses and hotel