Bartender - Winchester, Hampshire

Job Type: Casual

Our Holiday Inn Winchester is an exciting and innovative hotel where each day is uniquely different. Located on the edge of the beautiful South Downs National Park and within five minutes from Winchester City Centre it’s accessible location and multi-million-pound refurbishment has made it into one of the flagship Holiday Inns in the UK. With that in mind, the Holiday Inn Winchester is a great place to kickstart your hospitality career or if you’re looking to progress your journey, this is the place where future can become reality.

Modern and contemporary, this award-winning Hotel offers something for all. It's a big operation, so you’ll need to be hands on, with 131 rooms, 8 flexible event spaces, The Odyssey Restaurant, Bar and Pizzeria and our stunning ANA Spa. Whether it be a pre-cruise stay, accommodation for a business trip, a relaxing spa-day, wedding, birthday party or family celebration, our hotel offers it all.

This could be your opportunity to work somewhere fast-paced and growing, somewhere where you can be yourself, create memorable experiences for every guest and put your stamp on the ever-evolving brand that is the Holiday Inn.

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and talented Bartender to join our team on a casual basis. Working alongside the Bar Manager you’ll be responsible for delivering the highest standard of beverages to all our customers, in order to ensure guest satisfaction. You will complete the preparation and service of the bar in keeping with the specifications set to keep our service consistent.

Creating unique and memorable quest experiences is your number one priority. Serving customers in a friendly and professional manner, you’ll ensure their drink is served smoothly and efficiently. Responsible for ensuring the beverage facilities are always well presented, you’ll always be focussed on exceptional customer experience.

The Ideal Candidate:

Previous Bartender experience is not mandatory although it is desirable, as long as you have the right attitude the skills can be taught. We’re looking for someone who is naturally passionate about creating a great hospitality environment that delivers top -tier customer service. Ideally, you’ll be confident, outgoing and naturally engaging. You’ll also have an eye for detail and find achieving great customer service highly motivating. Working casually, you’ll need to be flexible and committed due to the nature of this busy environment, working hours frequently will include weekends and late finishes.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.

Benefits:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at all Castlebridge properties for you and your friends and family, so everyone can enjoy a break away. Rates start from £50 per night, with breakfast included.
• 50% off your bill when you dine in one of our Restaurants or Bars.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programme to develop your career without a reduction in your pay.
• Cycle to work scheme " save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from just £1 per week.
• Referral schemes for referring your friends or family to join our team.
• Flexible shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone.
• Monthly colleague recognition through our 5-Star Service rewards programme and monetary rewards for long service milestones.
• Use of Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing you to access your pay as and when you need it.
• Employee Assistance Programme " free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you.
• An internal communications hub which acts as our very own social media platform, connecting you to your colleagues and the wider group in seconds.