Job Description

About Thirteen

Thirteen is a new 22-cover fine dining restaurant in Poole, listed in the Michelin Guide. We are looking for an experienced Senior Front of House team member. This is a staff salaried position.

The concept is contemporary British cuisine providing tasting menus for lunch and dinner. This reservation-only restaurant also provides a wine pairing option and a selection of cocktails.

As

bartender

you will work directly with the Sommelier, Head Chef and Maitre D' to create an enjoyable, outstanding dining experience.

Responsibilities will include

Ensure the restaurant is prepared and set up for service Ensure the bar is stocked for service and identify ordering levels Attend pre-service team briefing with Head Chef Making cocktails Making coffees Closing down the bar area at the end of a shift Serving tables Basic cleaning duties Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner Liaise with the restaurant team to maintain seamless service from start to finish
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Essential experience and qualities

Excellent customer service and communication skills Courteous and well presented for a high-end restaurant At least 2 years front of house experience, either in a bar or restaurant Bar and cocktail knowledge Barista duties Genuine interest in fine dining, willingness to learn Consider hospitality as your profession

Desired experience and skills

Personal license holder is an advantage but not essential WSET training and wine knowledge is an advantage but not essential Willingness to learn about food preparation and culinary techniques is a plus

What Is on offer

Be part of a unique restaurant and join our journey Equal share of staff gratuities, prorated on hours worked Shifts are typically Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We open for Sunday lunch approximately twice a month We are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays unless we have a request for exclusive private hire, very infrequent Thirteen is located between Poole and Bournemouth on Ashley Road, Parkstone. The restaurant is on the major M1/M2 bus route and there is unrestricted on-street parking nearby

Pay & Tips

This is a zero-hour position Gratuities are shared with all employees based on the number of hours worked, and is included in the monthly payroll

Previous applicants need not apply

www.thirteenrestaurant.com

Thirteen - Poole - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant -

INSTAGRAM

THIRTEEN - @thirteenrestaurant

HEAD CHEF ALEX NAIK - @gastronaikraphy

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Company pension Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Experience:

Hospitality: 1 year (required) cocktails: 1 year (preferred) Barista: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Bartender@Thirteen