Bartender - Isaacs Restaurant in Birmingham

Isaacs isn’t your average hotel restaurant - it’s a place where great food, great service, and great music meet. By day it’s a modern British brasserie with a French twist; by night, the lights drop, the tempo rises, and Downstairs at The Grand comes alive with live music, craft cocktails, and that unmistakable speakeasy cabaret buzz. From classic cocktails to bespoke milkshakes, our bartending team use their creativity, flair and passion to wow our guests. Our approach is laid back but attentive, we are inspired by the Big Apple, but 100% Brum.

What the role involves:

• Promote an always welcome image to the guest, and give full co-operation to any guest requiring assistance, forging great relationships.
• Create and serve drinks as per customer requests and preferences.
• Be knowledgeable on the menus, being able to answer any questions, and make recommendations.
• Follow steps of service, ensuring the focus remains guest-centric.
• Set up the bar, including polishing glasses, making sure all prep is completed prior to service.
• Build a rapport with all guests in assigned section, and use this to maximise sales opportunities.

What you can bring to the role:

• Warm and genuine nature, someone who can make people feel at ease.
• Be able to confidently, clearly and politely pass information to all guests.
• Promote a positive attitude and display the ability to ‘make things happen’ to achieve or exceed anticipated results.
• Due to the nature of the work, fully flexible approach to work and ability to work shift patterns through weekdays and weekends.

Benefits:

• £12.71 per hour – plus gratuities and service charge to help your earning potential.
• Stay at the Grand Hotel or other De Vere properties for as little as £50, with special rates for friends and family.
• Get 50% off food and drinks when you dine in Isaacs or Madeleine - or at any De Vere location.
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• Earn extra cash through our employee referral scheme.
• Free, freshly cooked meals from our chefs, available twice a day across service periods.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary stay at The Grand Hotel or any De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones – which increase year on year!
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we celebrate your Birthday with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• Inclusive multifaith prayer room accessible any time for all team members.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• Take advantage of career development opportunities and apprenticeship programmes.
• Regular team appreciation events and monthly recognition programmes.
• Career development opportunities – including access to nationally recognised, funded apprenticeship programmes.
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days) prorata.
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season.

Birmingham’s Grand Hotel on Colmore Row is housed in one of the city’s most iconic buildings; a landmark Grade II* listed property combining beautifully restored original Victorian features with modern service and style that compliments a vibrant and diverse Birmingham in the 21st century. The Grand Hotel Birmingham features 185 bedrooms and extraordinary suites, a glamorous cocktail lounge bar, a British brasserie serving cuisine with a touch of French flair, and eight magnificent meeting and event rooms - as well as our spectacular Louis XIV-style Grand Ballroom. We warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.