Job Description

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We are currently recruiting for

a full-time

position.

Job title: Bar Staff

Reporting to: Venue Manager

Working hours: 40 (contracted hours)

Salary: 26 208 per annum (12.60 per hour)

The Company

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is internationally renowned for our mission to host the world's most colourful whisky experiences. The society was formed out of the unconventional - we think a little bit differently and make it our mission to build a community and a range of experiences to be shared. Over the last three years, the Society has doubled in size and in a fast-paced environment our reputation has grown from strength to strength and our staff team of exceptional hosts has expanded like never before.

The Society Personalities - Unconventional, Expert, Playful, Inclusive

Treating members personally at every touch point, however big the society becomes.

Creating opportunities for members to interact and play an active role.

Applying our expertise to perfecting every detail.

Giving an unconventional twist, however small, to everything we do.

Ensuring every experience, however playful, is rooted in expertise and quality.

Purpose of the role

We are looking for a true bartending professional with a real focus on creating memories and experiences for our valued members and guests.

You need to be naturally passionate about genuine customer service and have experience delivering fantastic service by creating a great environment. The ideal candidate will also have an interest in whisky and cocktails.

You will be warm, engaging, outgoing and confident, have an eye for detail and highly motivated to strive for perfection. Along with a commercial understanding to promote all aspects of the Society, including membership sales, whisky tasting and member events.

The Bartender position will report to the Venue Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Participate in Cocktail training and Whisky Outturn tasting session.

- Serving whiskies, beers, wines and cocktails.

- With the Venue Manager, maintain an effective stock system; monitor of all stock to and from the bar.

- Assist with the smooth and efficient running of the venue.

- Ensure good communication between all venue staff and other departments.

- Participate in staff meetings as and when required.

- Ensure all areas are clean and tidy at all times.

- To encourage and support the integration of food service within the venue.

- Check, float and record sales and cash up at the end of each shift.

- In compliance with licensing regulations, open and close all bars.

There is an opportunity to become an SMWS Ambassador to host tastings and events. This attracts additional payment.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: 26,208.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Paid volunteer time Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person