Bartender Stratford-upon-Avon, England
Job description
You make it Hand Picked!
Established by Guy and Julia Hands in 1999, Hand Picked hotels has grown organically and through acquisition to become the 5th largest luxury hotel group in the UK – comprising 21 hotels across the UK and Channel Islands. With welcoming and charming service delivered in truly inspirational settings, our guests are encouraged to relax, kick off their shoes and indulge.
We are currently recruiting for a Bartender at Ettington Park Hotel, Stratford Upon Avon .
Ettington Park Hotel is the only 4 Red Star Hotel in Stratford Upon Avon. It has 48 bedrooms and a 2 AA Rosette restaurant. The Hotel is a popular wedding and afternoon tea venue.
About the role:
Have you got a big smile and a passion for delivering high standards of service?
Join our Food and Beverage team as a Bartender, where you will enjoy preparing drinks, serving guests and working alongside a dedicated team of hospitality professionals striving for high end quality and service.
This full time position involves working a variety of shifts and will include weekends as these tend to be the busiest days. We also have more flexible hours available.
You will ideally have some hotel bar experience but this is not essential, a vibrant personality and a passion for delivering high standards of service is much more important as full training will be given if needed.
You will be an attentive person who can spot in seconds when someone is trying to catch your eye for a drink , whether they’re missing snacks before they even need to ask. You’ll also have a big responsibility for maintaining the safety and well being of our guests, from allergy awareness to standards of cleanliness.
This is a full time position, of contracted 40 hours over 5 days, to include weekends as these tend to be our busiest times.
About you:
- You’ll be a team player with bags of enthusiasm and a big smile.
- You’ll take pride in your appearance, and proud to be the face of Hand Picked.
- You’ll feel comfortable in a fast-paced, busy environment.
- Most of all, you’ll have a friendly, positive and proactive manner.
- Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
Our Benefits include:
- £13 per hour, plus a share of service charge
- Optional live in accommodation, charged at £63.70 per week, all inclusive of meals and bills
- Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
- Life assurance scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program to support you with whatever life throws at you.
- Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.
- 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
- Forward career progression, with access to our In House and external training programs, including apprenticeships and other recognised hospitality industry courses which are all supported by our learning and development team.
- £30 staff stays with Hand Picked Hotels per room Bed & Breakfast & 25% discount on all food & drink. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds!
- Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays)
- Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
- Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.
Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
