Job Description

Salary: from 28,665 to 31,005

Gratuities are allocated on a points basis, depending on development tiers. Although variable, average levels are projected as being from 240 to 550 per month.

Hours: 45 hours per week.

Learn from the best.

Be part of a great team.

Work in a stunning location.

THE ROLE OF BARTENDER @ SOURCE

The main responsibility of our Bartender is to ensure that our service runs smoothly and efficiently, providing exceptional guest experience. A Bartender will assist in preparing the bar for service, serving food and preparing drinks to a high standard , maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards and ensuring guest satisfaction throughout.

The Bartender plays a crucial role in ensuring the guests have a pleasant and memorable experience, and therefore a keen eye for detail and enjoyment of working in a team-oriented environment is essential.

A Bartender

Makes signature cocktails efficiently to the correct specifications Prepares off-menu drinks for guests using mixology knowledge Maintains the bar back area throughout the service, ensuring the beverage items in the restaurant are topped up throughout service Hosts the lounge throughout the afternoon, making drinks and organising beverage room services Prepares and serves drinks to guests in the restaurant with a high level of hospitality Maintains stock levels by monitoring and passing on any orders that need to be placed Assists the sommelier team in the maintenance of wastage and stock transfer sheets Sets up and closes down the bar at the start / end of each day

Skills and Experience Required for the Role

Previous bar experience in a similar establishment. Mixology experience. Understanding of spirits and liquors. Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards and the ability to follow them strictly. Understands the importance of allergens and the potential effect that they can have, ensuring that food is safe for customers with food allergies. Strong teamwork and communication skills to effectively collaborate with the kitchen team. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as per the demands of the restaurant.

LIVING AND WORKING IN THE LAKE DISTRICT

Work hard but really enjoy your days off? There's nowhere better to do that than in the beautiful Lake District. As well as the traditional hospitality jobs at Gilpin Hotel and Lake House, you can also be an accountant, an electrician, a marketeer, and much more... the opportunities are endless!

LOVE & LAUGHTER - WE LOVE WHAT WE DO - JOIN US AS OUR BARTENDER

Many of our guests come to Gilpin for very special celebrations, investing time, money, expectations, memories and feelings into their stay with us. Our job is to help create the magic, sowing the seeds for lasting happy memories with five star service, and a lot of love and laughter.

THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER - WE WILL TRAIN & DEVELOP YOU

Our aim is to grow and encourage our team to develop from the day they first join us, right through their time with us. We'll give every team member the skills and knowledge they need to do their jobs and will then support them to get the career they want. We are happy, delighted even, when people tell us they want to grow into new or different roles too.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

SOCIAL

Staff social events, activities and parties throughout the year.

FOOD

Home-cooked meals on shift. A breakfast of toast and cereal is free, and available at all times. We also have snacks and tasty treats available throughout the day.

GYM MEMBERSHIP

Free use of a local gym fitness room and classes, swimming pool, steam room, sauna and hot tub.

TREATS - DINING & HOTEL STAYS

Discounted rates in our restaurants, as well as amazing opportunities to stay at other Relais & Chateaux and Pride of Britain hotels from just 150 per night!

FRIENDSHIP & FUN

There are around 150 of us in Team Gilpin, but we're not a big international hotel. We love what we do and believe it's important to have a friendly warm atmosphere behind the scenes as well as out front. We are family run with a strong team of managers who really look after, look out for and nurture our teams. We have a lovely, friendly, close-knit team, where great friendships are made (often long term). We believe in enjoying what we do!

Relocation assistance may be available.

Staff transport provided free between staff houses and hotel.

For more information see https://thegilpin.co.uk/join-our-team

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,665.00-31,005.00 per year

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free or subsidised travel Gym membership On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/08/2025