bartender London, England
Job description
Sam's Riverside - Critically acclaimed Modern British Restaurant & Bar on the Hammersmith Riverside overlooking Hammersmith Bridge, the restaurant has gone from strength to strength since opening in 2019 (despite Covid) and we are looking for vibrant and creative Cocktail Bartenders to join our amazing team. Although some experience is required, it is your personality, energy, work ethics and can do attitude that will count. Being able to carry a tray and open a bottle of wine is a plus (screw caps do not count).
We are a busy high end brasserie with 200 covers per evening service, which increases during the summer months due to the riverside location and our beautiful terrace. Speed and organisation will be crucial for this role, as well as preparing house & classic cocktails and dispensing drinks, you will also serve dinning guests at the bar counter.
Most shifts finishes after midnight, so please check your night time transport arrangements before applying. Postcode W6 9DN
Sam's Riverside has recently been awarded by The Caterer as this year's 11th best place to work in Hospitality in UK and we have solid plans for expansion.
Experience in busy restaurants essential. As front of house you will have exceptional customer service skills. This is a great opportunity to gain experience working in a fast paced restaurant with a focused team.
You will need to demonstrate a stable background working in a busy, high end restaurant and or bar. Passion & enthusiasm is essential.
Benefits Include:
- Good rates of pay - package DOE
- Meals on Duty
- Average 40-48 hour week (Full Time)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Discounts
- Complimentary Anniversary Meal: Every 12 months, for 2 people
- Referral Bonus Scheme
- Excellent Opportunities To Progress due to new openings planned this year
*This is a permanent role*
Key Responsibilities
- Mixing beverages using an extensive range of ingredients including liquor, bitters, soda, water, sugar, and fruits
- Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail
- Assessing customer preferences and making drink recommendations
- Providing a positive and friendly guest experience by interacting with patrons
- Keeping a well-stocked bar with an adequate supply of liquor, beer, wine, mixers, ice, napkins, straws, glassware, and other accessories
- Cleaning the bar, tables, chairs, and work area to maintain a sanitary environment
- Organising the bar area to streamline drink preparation and inventory
- Slicing, pitting, and preparing fruit garnishes for drinks
- Preparing and serving appetisers, snacks, or other food items for customers at the bar
- Complying with all food and beverage regulations
- Limiting customer problems by restricting alcohol intake and attempting to curtail inappropriate behaviour
Customer Focus
- At the forefront of the experience at Sam’s; our expectation is for your work to revolve around this principle.
- Other jobs/tasks/responsibilities will be allocated on a per shift, day & week basis but these will run secondary to
- Ensuring customers have a memorable experience based around a set of service standards
Expertise
- Previous experience in a service environment is crucial; especially in high volume brasserie style restaurants.
- Fine Dining would also be advantageous as we are developing a quality driven dining experience.
- Food and Drink passion is a must – if you want to learn and understand what quality food looks, tastes and feels like; we’re your people
Behaviours
- “A Can Do Attitude” goes a long way and knowing that there is always something to do in a restaurant will be litmus test for your success with us.
Please send your CV by clicking on the 'apply now' button below.
In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.50-£13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Signing bonus
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, W6 9DN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Bartending: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Sam's Riverside Recruitment 2022
