Job Description

We are currently looking for a Head Bartender with a wealth of knowledge and experience to join our award winning team at Whatley Manor and support our Food and Beverage operation - Live in available for those relocating.

The role

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As Head Bartender you will bring individuality, hosting our Bar, Lounge and terrace areas, providing the warmest Whatley Welcome. You will offer a unique afternoon tea experience and provide a wide selection of food and drink options to our guests whilst leading and developing the team to deliver top notch hospitality. You will drive and maintain guest satisfaction, product quality and profitability.

We are looking for:

Previous experience as Head Bartender working in a luxury hotel or similar property Superb guest service skills with a background of exceeding guest expectations Excellent product knowledge around cocktails, wines and spirits Afternoon tea experience preferred Commercial acumen with a proven track record in staff training and development, product knowledge and sales Excellent standard of written and spoken English An engaging personality, able to communicate at all levels Immaculate personal presentation Pride and precision in your work

Benefits

- As Head Bartender, you will enjoy a competitive salary together and attractive service charge (paid monthly), workplace pension scheme, hotel discounts on room rates and food and beverage, discounts at other Pride of Britain properties, complimentary use of our spa and gym, service enhanced holidays and pension, long service awards, an employee benefits platform and GP/ EAP service, generous employee referral scheme, free meals on duty, uniform and free parking. Above all, you will welcome the opportunity to work in a stunning property in a beautiful location that offers excellent operational and sustainability training and career prospects. Our team enjoy quality time off with family and friends at Christmas as we close for a few days. We also offer paid birthday leave!

Whatley Manor Hotel and Spa

is a luxury 5hotel that operates like a house and feels like a home. Less than 30 minutes from Chippenham, Stroud, Tetbury and Cirencester, we are commutable from many locations in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Bath & Bristol. This beautifully restored 18th century manor house hotel and spa offers a grown up getaway in the heart of the Cotswolds. Set in 12 acres of beautifully kept gardens, we have 23 individually decorated rooms and suites and a range of dining options including our Michelin starred restaurant 'The Dining Room' and Grey's, Whatley's answer to casual dining. We also have conference facilities, Aquarias spa and gym and our very own 40 seat cinema!
We are AA 5 red star Inspectors Choice Hotel and are proud members of the Pride of Britain collection.

Accolades:

Since opening in 2003 we have won many awards for the spa and fine dining. We have retained our 5 bubble rating in the Good Spa Guide. We are leaders in Sustainable Hospitality, with achievements such as a Catey Sustainable Business Award. We have held Earthcheck silver certification for 4 years and were awarded 2 Michelin keys.

We have a range of different job opportunities. To find out more about us, please visit www.whatleymanor.com.

Please note:

We are a Disability Confident committed employer

In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Relocation assistance Store discount
Experience:

5 star hotel: 2 years (preferred) Head Bartender: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person