Job Description

Company Description

At Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, we proudly offer two distinct luxury establishments situated on separate estates, yet operated seamlessly as one cohesive team. Whether you opt for the laid-back ambiance of Gilpin Hotel or the distinct combination of hotel and country house at Gilpin Lake House, your experience with us is designed to be effortlessly harmonious.


Gilpin Hotel & Lake House are part of the prestigious Pride of Britain Hotels and we are proud to be one of the 580 members of Relais & Chateaux, an association of worldwide independent hotel and restaurant owners.

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

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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.

Canteen Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free or subsidised travel Gym membership On-site parking

Relocation assistance may be available

Staff transport provided free between staff houses and hotel