Bartender Manchester, England
Job description
Bartender
San Carlo Restaurant Group are hiring a Bartender!
Based on authentic modern Italy, San Carlo Group is constantly growing with 25 restaurants now in the UK and a growing international presence. Restaurants include San Carlo, Cicchetti, Alto at the rooftop, Selfridges, Bottega, Isola, Fumo, Signor Sassi, Champagne Bar and Gran Cafe.
Staff Benefits:
- 30% discount in our restaurants, for you and your friends
- Free food on shift
- Up to £1,000 staff referral scheme
- 28 days holiday (Inc bank holiday)
- Multi-site restaurant group with potential to relocate in UK & Internationally
- “L’accademia” our in-house training and professional development programme
- Wagestream, a tool to help staff with their own finances
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24/7 helpline and the opportunity to have 6 hourly sessions with a trained Counsellor for free, this is also extended to direct family
Key Responsibilities:
- Greeting customers as they approach the bar and taking orders for drinks
- Preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to customers in a timely and efficient manner
- Checking identification to verify customers' ages and ensuring that customers are not over-served
- Maintaining a clean and organized bar area, including restocking supplies, cleaning glasses, and wiping down surfaces
- Managing cash and credit card transactions, including opening and closing tabs and making change
- Creating and maintaining a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for customers
- Engaging with customers, making recommendations, and answering questions about the menu and drinks
- Managing inventory and ordering supplies as needed
- Providing guidance and assistance to other bar staff
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience in a similar role
- Excellent communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail, highly organised and capable of handling multiple tasks
- A proactive self-starter who can work independently with good judgement and minimal direction
The San Carlo story first began in 1992 in Birmingham, when Carlo Distefano opened the first San Carlo restaurant. San Carlo quickly became a favourite with many of the city's residents due to its authentic Italian food, ambient atmosphere, and high standards of service.
San Carlo now operates throughout the country with leading restaurants in Bristol, Leicester, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds & London.
