Job Description

Cocktail Bartender (0 HOUR) @ Freight Manchester

Salary :

13.50 per hour

Shifts available :

Evening & weekend availability required

Multiple shifts available
0 - 30 hours per week (variable)

Start date :

ASAP

Location:

11 Baring Street, M1 2PY

We are looking for Cocktail Bartenders to join the Freight Manchester team, paying

13.50 per hour

. You will need to be available to work Thursday - Sunday.

Located in the heart of the Depot, Mayfield amongst the historical industrial architecture lies a cultural hub of food, drink & entertainment - multi-vendor, multifaceted & multidimensional, where people meet to form new memories & explore new possibilities. An urban oasis, blurring the lines between a food hall and a festival, Freight's unique set up reflects the times. A 2500 capacity venue with 8 bars and 12 food vendors, it provides a safe and comfortable environment where guests can enjoy delicious food, great drinks, and live entertainment without any worries.

You MUST have weekend availability and demonstrable cocktail experience to be considered.

Key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

Taking and making correct drinks orders, upselling wherever possible. Providing a friendly, vibrant & professional customer service experience. Delivering drinks to a perfect spec and look. Setup and maintaining bar stations to an excellent standard. Working with the whole team to deliver the day to day running of the bar. Engaging with guests while making beautiful cocktails and keeping your bar station clean, tidy and well organised at all times. Liaising with the bar support team to ensure there is plenty of stock, ice and garnish prepared and to hand at all times. Maintaining accurate knowledge on the sponsor brands, able to sell them to guests and showcase the best of our product ranges. Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the bar offerings and memorising all specs. Recording any wastage / broken stock correctly. Upselling standard serves to premium. Creating a fun, upbeat and welcoming atmosphere. Ensuring a high quality of service. Following H&S and any security specifics. Enforcing Challenge 25 and Licensing Rules. Ensuring daily and weekly cleaning schedules are complete. Supporting the floor staff with clearing when the bars are quiet

What you'll need:

Cocktail Bartending experience (min. 2 years) Experience in a similar food hall / terrace environment would be an advantage. The ability to keep guests engaged with small talk as you make their orders A can-do attitude and calm head when it gets busy. Experience of busy retail service and full bar offering An infectious smile and outgoing personality to create a great buzz and customer experience. Willingness to work outside (under cover) Phenomenal communication skills. Able to deliver high standards consistently. Fluent English (spoken and comprehension).

Work Perks

Training and development opportunities. Access to TiPJAR Live music at work. Fun & Sociable working environment.

Interview Process:

A practical, in-person Group Interview on Wednesday 18th June
Pay: 13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 30 per week

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Casual dress
Schedule:

Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Manchester M1 2PY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you available to attend an in-person interview on Wednesday 18th June after 12pm? Do you have consistent weekend availability?
Experience:

Cocktail Bartending: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/06/2025
Reference ID: MCRCocktail
Expected start date: 21/06/2025