Bartender - Guards Bar

Your role will be responsible for setting up and stocking the bar for service. Producing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to guests and Raffles standards. Leading and supporting the bar backs whilst assisting waiters and floor staff during service. Responsible for performing tasks to the highest standards from the moment a guest enters to the moment they leave and enhancing their experience with us. You will work with the bar management to help develop, create and implement seasonal menus and specials.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of menu and all products served in the Guards Bar.
• Deliver food and beverage orders to customers’ tables rapidly and accurately with an explanation of each item for the guest.
• Assist the floor staff with table setting by fetching and placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils and napkins.
• Responsible for the set up and restocking of the bar and back of house areas.
• Making and preparing alcoholic drinks, cocktails, wines, spirits and soft drinks.
• Explain menu items to the guest in a knowledgeable and professional manner.
• Check in with customers and take additional orders or refill water, as needed and requested by senior colleagues.
• Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards.
• Inform bar staff about customers’ feedback or requests.
• Commit to best possible sustainable practices daily in terms of waste management and purchasing.
• Additional responsibilities in absence of line manager or senior employee.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned including working in a different department or restaurant than usually assigned.

Health and Safety

• Ensure that all potential and real hazards are reported immediately and rectified.
• Be fully conversant with all departmental Fire, Emergency and Bomb procedures.
• Ensure the safety of the persons and the property of all within the premises, by strict adherence to existing laws, statutes and applicable ordinances, and by anticipating possible and probable hazards and conditions and either correcting them or pre-planning a defence against them.
• Stimulate and encourage a general awareness of Health and Safety in relation to all tasks and activities undertaken in the department.

Qualifications

• A proven track record and ability to provide high levels of service under pressure.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task while maintaining an immaculate and professional appearance.
• An understanding and willingness to contribute to a 24h operational schedule when required.
• Previous experience within a luxury hotel environment working with LQA, Forbes 5* or equivalent standards.

Additional Information

Not only will you be joining one of the world’s best hotels, you will also receive great benefits including:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus a day extra for every year of your service up to 5 years (35 Days).
• Staff meals while on duty.
• Free dry cleaning for uniform.
• Employer pension contribution of 3%.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Life Assurance 1x salary.
• Employee assistance program, including virtual GP and financial advice.
• Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme.
• Colleague gifting to celebrate special occasions.
• Paid days off to move house or give back time to a charity of your choice.
• Internal learning and development programmes tailored to you.
• Fun-filled events, whether that’s a pub quiz, team run or festive party.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates of up to 30% at Accor worldwide and Raffles London F&B outlets.
• Worldwide development opportunities across Accor’s extensive brand portfolio.

What are the Raffles Values?

• Respect: We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others; we treat everyone with fairness and dignity.
• Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.
• Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.
• Empowerment: We have the authority to take initiative and anticipate moments to create unforgettable experiences.
• Excellence: We make genuine connections and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.