Bar Tender in Holywood

Hastings Hotels is a family owned, luxury hotel group based in Northern Ireland. We value our people. It's our people who provide the excellent experience we offer to all our guests. When we work together, we can do amazing things.

We are seeking reliable and enthusiastic people to assist our Bar Team at the Cultra Inn on the grounds of the 5-star Culloden Estate & Spa. Supported by the Inn Manager, Gary Moran, you will have the opportunity to work with our friendly team, develop your skills, and enjoy the variety offered by a role in hospitality. You may be offered a variety of shifts depending on business needs and we expect these positions to be required for the summer season. The rate of pay for this casual work is £10.95-£12.75 per hour depending on your age. Please note that due to licensing laws you will need to be 18 or over to work as a Bar Tender.

Hastings Hotels offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts, cash and credit card tips, and opportunities for career progression and development. Hastings Hotels is an equal opportunities employer.

About The Role

• To be responsible for the presentation of the bar and the service of beverages and snacks for greatest enjoyment of our guests.
• To maintain the cleanliness of service areas according to Hastings Standards.
• To serve beverages to guests ensuring the highest standard of service and that all guest needs and expectations are met.
• Typical tasks include, bar stocks, serving food and beverages, taking orders and taking payments.
• Greeting guests and responding to their queries in a courteous and professional manner.
• To ensure all cash, charges, floats and till procedures are carried out correctly.
• To use equipment and bar pumps efficiently, to maintain proper measures and ensure minimum wastage.
• To always maintain the security of stock areas, immediately reporting any breaches.
• To be knowledgeable about the offerings available at the Cultra Inn and wider Culloden Estate and be proactive in the sale of these to guests.
• To ensure that guest concerns are dealt with politely and efficiently, reporting them to the manager on duty.
• To work effectively with colleagues to ensure a harmonious working environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
• To comply with all health, safety and hygiene policies and procedures.
• Any other duties as required by management.

Required Criteria

• Right to Work in the United Kingdom
• Ability to deliver an exceptional standard of customer service
• A professional appearance
• A high level of attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous bar experience

Desired Criteria

• Previous hospitality experience in a similar, high-quality establishment

Skills Needed

• Bar Skills
• Bar Service
• Wine Skills
• Cocktail Skills
• Exceptional Customer Service Skills

Company Culture

Our guests remember the small details. It is more important that you have the correct behaviours and attitude than every last qualification... we can help you attain that. We place great attention on recruitment, induction, and integrating you into your department, your hotel, and the Group. We want you to think about how you want to develop your career with us, and we promise to do what we can to help you on that journey...

Company Benefits

• Free staff meals
• Cash and credit card tips
• Employee discounts
• 29 days holiday plus your birthday
• Opportunities for career progression and development
• Vacation
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan and/or pension
• Employee development programs
• Competitive salary
• Preferential room rates

Salary: £10.95 - £12.75 per hour