At a Glance
- Tasks: Craft amazing cocktails and lead a dynamic bar team in a high-energy environment.
- Company: Join the vibrant GAUCHO Newcastle team, known for its passion and excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy 50% off food, career development, and wellness support.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth and training through our GAUCHO Academy.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative space where your cocktail skills shine and you inspire others.
- Qualifications: 2+ years of cocktail experience and a love for spirits in a fast-paced setting.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
GAUCHO are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Bartender to join our GAUCHO Newcastle team! The ideal Senior Bartender candidate will be an experienced and passionate bartender, with knowledge in cocktails and spirits. They will be able to deliver all drinks according to the company’s specs, following the Cycle of Service. Our Senior Bartender candidate will have experience managing a team and working well under pressure.
Training and benefits:
- 50% off your food bill at all GAUCHO restaurants.
- Opportunity to gain qualifications through Apprenticeship Scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to our employee wellbeing platform.
- Career development and progression.
- Staff breakfast and dinner on every shift worked.
Key responsibilities of the Senior Bartender:
- Maintaining skills and product knowledge as taught at the GAUCHO Academy.
- Attending and responding to all required post-academy company training.
- Supporting, training and acting as a role model to new members of the team.
- Completing quality preparation of all duties to clean, set up, handover and close the bar and shift to standard.
- Maintaining beverage stock, garnishes and glassware as required.
- Service of all drink and food orders in the public bars according to the Cycle of Service standards and timings.
- Quality & consistency focus.
- Ensuring all drinks meet GAUCHO specifications, presentation and timing standards.
- Stock control & waste awareness.
- Supporting BM/HB with stock control, FIFO stock rotation and waste reduction.
Requirements for GAUCHO Senior Bartender:
- At least 2 years previous experience in cocktail making.
- Enthusiasm for cocktails and spirits.
- Be confident in a busy, high end environment.
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