Bartender

The Elvetham

Salary: £23795pa
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Town: Hook

The Elvetham Hotel is an elegant country house hotel in Hampshire, rich in history and set in 35 acres of beautiful gardens. The hotel is one of the most historic sites in Hampshire entwined in the British Royal Family. The site can be traced back to as early as the 800's AD. Today the Estate consists of 91 bedrooms shared between the Main House and The Stables, as well as four unique and flexible function rooms.

We are currently recruiting for an engaging and driven Bartender to join our Truly Talented team.

What we offer

• £23.795,00 per annum 
• Permanent, full-time contract (40hrs per week) 

Benefits

• Hotel discounts across all Axiom Hospitality hotels – colleague rates and up to 50% discount on F&B;
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing yearly to 33 days;
• Discounts across retail, restaurants, events and more through our benefits & rewards portal;
• Access to our Employee Assistance Line to support your Mental Health and Wellbeing;
• Use of Wagestream Financial Wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay;
• Yearly complimentary Axiom Xcape stayover after one year of service;
• A growing team with great training, progression, and promotion opportunities;
• Rewards for referring a friend: referral bonus for recommending a new team member starts at £250 per successful hire;
• Free meals while on shift;
• Length of service awards, ranging from 1 year to 3, 5, 10 and 20-year rewards and more!

Job Title: Hotel Bartender

Location: The Elvetham Hotel, Hook, Hampshire.

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Overview:
The Elvetham Hotel is seeking a friendly, professional, and enthusiastic Bartender to join our team. As a key part of our food and beverage team, you will be responsible for preparing and serving drinks & bar food, offering exceptional customer service, and ensuring a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for all guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and interact with hotel guests and patrons in a friendly, professional manner.
• Prepare and serve a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including signature cocktails& Barista coffees.
• Take beverage orders from guests and servers in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure the bar is stocked, clean, and well-maintained throughout shifts.
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation policies.
• Assist with bar inventory management, including restocking and reporting low inventory levels.
• Provide recommendations to guests on drinks, pairings, and specials.
• Handle credit transactions accurately.
• Comply with all liquor laws and hotel policies.
• Collaborate with other hotel staff to ensure seamless service.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a bartender in a hotel or restaurant setting preferred.
• Knowledge of drink recipes, mixing techniques, and bar equipment operation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally permitted to serve alcohol.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Certification in Responsible Beverage Service (or equivalent) is a plus.

You must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates prior to commencing employment.

Having these core skills will put you one step further to joining Axiom Hospitality and the The Elvetham

Opportunities for all

At Axiom Hospitality, we thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a fast-growing hospitality company with global aspirations. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from various backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We, therefore, encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

At Axiom Hospitality, we are making efforts to reduce our carbon, energy, water and waste footprint. We strive to be ethical in all we do and want to be a thriving, sustainable and responsible business for our people, our communities and our planet. Working closely with our Hotel Owners, we are committed to the journey to sustainability. In addition, we are working to reduce our hotels’ impact on the environment through internationally recognised eco-label certification.

Our hotels strive to be active members of their local communities by giving back where they can. Supporting local charities is important to our teams, from volunteering at soup kitchens to collecting donations and fundraising. Our hotels aim to leave a positive impact on their neighbourhoods. At Axiom Hospitality, we are working closely with our stakeholders to support our social impact commitment. Caring about people extends outside our business and is part of our DNA.