Head Bartender

Join the UKs most dynamic collection of hotels and restaurants

At Edwardian Hotels London, its the people who create unforgettable memories for our guests. We are always looking for hospitality professionals to join our family and bring new ideas to how we can provide the best possible experience. Professionals who understand and believe in our values: having Integrity, being Ambitious, and always Quality-Driven. Talented individuals who want to work alongside likeminded passionate people in a rewarding, fulfilling, and fun environment. We know that your unique talents and ambitions not only have the ability to exceed our guests exacting standards, but also propel your own career potential in a company that recognises and rewards.

At Edwardian Hotels London we are committed to being the best place to work, so much so that we have officially been recognised as a Great Place to Work. Our commitment to the wellbeing and development of our people is at the forefront of our culture.

We are currently recruiting for a Head Bartender to join the iconic May Fair Bar at The 5 Star May Fair Hotel, A Radisson Collection Hotel.

Overview:

• An Amazing opportunity to join the May Fair Bar at The May Fair Hotel as a Head Bar Tender.
• You will have good knowledge of our drinks menu and be able to serve a variety of wines, spirits and cocktails.
• You will be able to answer questions about the menu and make recommendatons where appropriate.
• You will ensure that all of the drinks served by yourself and the bar team are to specification and presented to a high standard as per our brand standards.
• You will direct the bar operations team to ensure both customer and staff satisfaction is achieved in a motivated and cohesive environment.
• You will ensure that the bar pre opening checklist is complete before every service commences and will ensure that par stocks are maintained in the bar.
• You will ensure that any discrepancies such as spillages and breakages are reported to ensure that he month end stock take is correct.
• You will ensure that the bar team are processing all orders through Micros and that the correct payment is taken for all orders.
• You will co-ordinate bar closing procedures and ensure that cashing up is done correctly.
• You will ensure that guest expectations are exceeded and will seek opportunities to improve guest experience by seeking feedback and evaluating service levels.

About You:

• Current in-depth beverage knowledge, including, cocktails, fine wines and champagnes.
• Capable of demonstrating outstanding leadership skills including delegating tasks appropriately.
• Has the ability to demonstrate personal ownership of tasks and will ensure completion to achieve the required results.
• Understands the benefit of teamwork and works collaboratively with others.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• 28 days Holiday per annum including Bank Holidays increasing with long service

• Complimentary hot meals, salad bar and unlimited beveragesprovideddaily

• Recommend a Friend Scheme of up to £500 per friend recommended.

• Annual complimentary night stays within our hotels

• Preferential accommodation rates for all Edwardian Hotels for Hosts, theirfamilyand their friends

• Access to a discount platform forall ofthe most popular stores and outlets

• Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme

• Regular social events across all hotels

• Annual company recognition events held in January each year

• Wellbeing champions acrossall ofour hotels

• Access to our company doctor for medical appointments and occupational health support

• Access for all hosts to our online learning platform Edwardian Academy

• Opportunities for promotion and a wide range of training programs to support your development

Eligibility:

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will berequiredfrom candidates as part of the recruitment process.

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