Bartender

We have a *full time position* for an experienced bartender within our Michelin Star restaurant. Hambleton Hall is one of Britain’s finest country house hotels, situated in the smallest county of Rutland and just outside Oakham and overs Rutland Water. The hotel offers our guests an experience to remember with outstanding fine dining and exceptional accommodation.

What you will be doing:

• Working with the team to provide an outstanding, professional level of service to our guests.
• Preparing a wide variety of aperitif, cocktails and digestifs.
• Learning our menus and sharing your knowledge confidently with our guests.
• Preparing the bar for service, taking pride in presenting the Front of House and terrace areas.
• Serving our guests efficiently.
• When the time is right, clearing the tables in a timely and efficient manner to ensure all areas are ready for our next guests.
• Ensure bills are managed accurately, with the correct charges provided to our reception team in a timely manner.
• Purchasing and managing of stock.

And… what about you?

• We are looking for people with personalities who enjoy the hospitality industry.
• You will be a good team player with great conversational skills.
• Efficient, organised and with the ability to multi-task.
• Calm under pressure, paying attention to detail with good listening skills.
• Confident with great customer service skills, passion and enthusiasm to provide our guests with amazing service time after time.
• Confident and able to guide our guests through our exquisite menu.
• You will need to be able to commute independently to and from our hotel.
• Our restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner service – you will be required to work shifts which covers weekends, evenings and public holidays on a rota basis.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift, are you able to work full time? For us, this means working 45 hours per week, on 5 days out of 7 and will include evenings and weekends.

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

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Working at Hambleton Hall

We have a very flexible approach and will provide you with all the training you need to join our amazing team of professionals.

We look for people who are:

• A good team player with great conversational skills
• Efficient, with the ability to multi-task
• Calm under pressure with a positive outlook and outgoing personality
• Excellent customer service skills
• Observant, pays attention to details and willing to go the extra mile
• We are looking for people with some experience in the hospitality industry
• Confident with great customer service skills, passion and enthusiasm to provide our guests with amazing service time after time.

In return, we have great benefits for you:

• Full training will be provided
• Free meals whilst at work
• Staff discount at Hambleton Hall, Hambleton Bakery and sister hotel in Nottingham
• A uniform is provided
• Free access to the gym and fitness classes at Catmose Gym, Oakham
• Employee Assistance Programme
• The opportunity to work in a prestigious hotel, with a great team where everyone makes a difference
• A career in the hospitality industry that will give you global employability – having Hambleton Hall on your CV will open many doors of opportunity for you

If you are an experienced service professional looking to advance your career, we would love to hear from you.

We are based on the beautiful Hambleton Peninsula above Rutland Water so you will need your own transport, or we have subsidised staff accommodation (dependent upon availability at the time). You must be eligible to work in the UK, we cannot offer sponsorship.

Hambleton Hall is associated to Pride of Britain Hotels and Relais & Chateaux Hotels, which provide opportunity for future growth and international travel. These hotels provide discounted accommodation for staff too, staff can stay in one of more than 500 hotels around the world.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Part-time
Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)