Bartender [Sweeties]

Bartender [Sweeties] Sweeties Bartender · £15.82 – £16.32 per hour incl. Tronc (eq. £32.9k – £33.9k) plus Additional Tips & Benefits · Set Working Evenings Wednesday – Saturday (30 – 40 hours) · Late Night Venue open until 3am Thursday – Saturday · Kings Cross ·Calling all Late Night ‘Nightlife Aficionados’! As Sweeties Bartender you will be part of a specialist drinks service from early evening sunset cocktails through to late-night lounge and party vibes. Think floor-to-ceiling views and a good time soundtrack from our ever-evolving DJ line-up curated by our Music & Culture team.Your roleAs Sweeties Bartender you will be passionate about service, with an exceptional working knowledge of bar operations and order of service; along with a deep understanding of cocktails, spirts, champagne, and quality wines to make recommendations to guests based on their preferences. You will assist with cocktail prep, bar and event set up, and create and mix a range of signature cocktails in addition to the classics.Finally, and most importantly, you will be a host, making our guests feel welcome whilst they visit The Standard and our energetic and vibrant city; so you will need to be highly social, upbeat and friendly; confident and can handle pressure well; thrive in a busy high volume, high energy environment and can manage multiple tasks and guest with ease.Do you have what it takes to be a Sweeties Bartender at The StandardWhile we take every detail of design and guest experience seriously, we do not take ourselves too seriously. ‘Standard People’ are at the heart of our brand; vivid, dynamic and engaging.Prior experience as a Cocktail Bartender or Senior Bartender is essential for this role; so you will have strong cocktail knowledge, and an uncompromised and natural flair for service and be able to build genuine relationships with guests. In addition to this you will also need…Prior experience as a Senior Cocktail Bartender, ideally gained in a similar busy bar, ‘Lifestyle’ boutique hotel or destination cocktail barTalent at delivering exceptional guest experienceProfessional, positive, and polite in all interactionsHighly social, motivated and pro-active; excellent with guests and building relationships across teams and departmentsOrganised and detail orientated, with a strong knowledge of bar operations and steps of serviceConfident knowledge in classic and contemporary cocktails with a good understanding of the London bar scenePrior experience using POS and Sevenrooms is advantageousAvailability (Wed-Sat evenings) and late night (Thurs-Sat, 3am)In addition to those with experience we are actively seeking candidates with a diverse range of lifestyle skills and welcome applications from those in the arts, music and entertainment industries.We are defined by our richness of personality and diversity of background and lifestyle so if you think you have what it takes to be a Bartender in Sweeties, we’d love to hear from you!All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing employment.Benefits IncludeStarting rate of £15.82 per hour (incl. Tronc), increasing to £16.32 per hour after probationMeals on dutyWear your own smart casual style in line with Sweeties style guide4 day working week (Wed-Sat: 30-40 hours) with set days off when Sweeties is closed28 Days Holiday rising to 33 days with servicePension SchemeLife Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)Employee Assistance Programme with Well-being serviceMembership to Headspace Meditation appDiscount platform including GYMWorldwide Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage platformEmployee & Family Rates across all Standard and Bunkhouse propertiesIn-house Experience ProgrammeF&B Discounts ranging from 25-50%Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised trainingSeason Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work SchemeSocial Committee with regular monthly social activities