Bartender The Newt in Somerset Castle Cary Up to £32,000 per annum

Up to £13.20 plus tronc plus fantastic benefits. 40 hours across 5 days, including regular evenings and weekends.

Due to the location of the Estate, a driving license is recommended for this role.

Your role: You should possess prior experience in bartending and a passion for the latest trends in the bar and drinks industry. Exceptional customer service is a top priority, and our bartenders are expected to radiate confidence and charisma, elevating the overall guest experience.

What we can offer:

• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes.
• Complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pool services and an exclusive benefit of 50% off spa treatments.
• 30% discount for all our colleagues in both our shops on estate and online, with free delivery for any online purchases.
• Discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
• The opportunity to ensure your views are heard and shape the future of the business via our Employee Engine Room.
• Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
• Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs.
• Recognition through our colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of rewards including a complimentary hotel stay.
• Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family.
• Regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and fun squad events, such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting.
• Access your earnings at any time with Wagestream, along with access to nationwide brand discounts.
• Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team.

Where you'll be working: The Bar at the Botanical Rooms Hadspen House is a focal point of our estate, housing a 23‑bedroom hotel, library, bar and restaurant. We offer a true, farm‑to‑fork dining experience in a beautifully designed, atmospheric 60‑cover restaurant. All food is prepared in our kitchen with ingredients fresh from our gardens or locally sourced, ensuring quality and seasonality throughout our offering. Open for breakfast through to dinner, we also host afternoon tea in the library and early evening cocktails on the terrace. The department extends into the house, encompassing the bar, library, croquet lawn, terrace and badminton court – delivering exceptional service throughout.