Bartender (Sommelier and Chef Jobs: Bars)

  Whatley Manor Hotel and Spa

  Malmesbury SN16 0RB, England

Full job description

We are currently seeking a Bartender with a wealth of knowledge and experience to join our award winning team and support our Food and Beverage operation.

As Bartender you will bring individuality, hosting our bar, lounge and terrace areas, providing the warmest Whatley Welcome. You will offer a unique afternoon tea experience and provide a wide selection of food and drink options to our guests whilst delivering top notch hospitality. You will drive and maintain guest satisfaction, product quality and profitability.

In particular, we are looking for:

• Previous experience as Bartender working in a luxury hotel or similar property
• Superb guest service skills with a background of exceeding guest expectations
• Excellent product knowledge around cocktails, wines and spirits
• Afternoon tea experience preferred
• An ability to share your expertise with others
• Excellent standard of written and spoken English
• An engaging personality, able to communicate at all levels
• Immaculate personal presentation
• Pride and precision in your work

Benefits - As Bartender, you will enjoy:

• Christmas off - we are closed for Christmas to give our team quality time off!
• a competitive salary and attractive service charge (paid monthly),
• workplace pension scheme,
• hotel discounts on room rates and food and beverage,
• discounts at other Pride of Britain properties,
• complimentary use of our spa and gym,
• 28 days holiday,
• paid day off for your birthday!
• long service awards,
• generous employee referral scheme,
• free meals on duty, uniform and free parking.
• Relocation assistance /live in if required
• an opportunity to work in a stunning property in a beautiful location that offers excellent operational and sustainability training, qualifications and career prospects.

Who we are:

Whatley Manor Hotel and Spa is a luxury 5* hotel that operates like a house and feels like a home. Less than 30 minutes from Chippenham, Stroud, Tetbury and Cirencester, we are commutable from many locations in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Bath & Bristol. This beautifully restored 18th century manor house hotel and spa offers a grown up getaway in the heart of the Cotswolds. Set in 12 acres of beautifully kept gardens, we have 23 rooms and suites and a range of dining options including our Michelin starred restaurant ‘The Dining Room’ and Grey's, Whatley’s answer to casual dining. We also have conference facilities, Aquarias spa and gym and our very own 40 seat cinema!

We are AA 5 red star Inspectors Choice Hotel and are proud members of the Pride of Britain collections.

Accolades:

Since opening in 2003 we have won many awards for the spa and fine dining. We have retained our 5 bubble rating in the Good Spa Guide. We are leaders in sustainable hospitality, with achievements such as a Catey sustainable business award and silver accreditation through EarthCheck.

We have a range of different job opportunities. To find out more about us, please see www.whatleymanor.com. In particular, do watch our ‘hotel film’ and check out our sustainability story..

In line with Asylum & Immigration legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK .

Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Language training provided
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Relocation assistance
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Experiece:

• Bartending: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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