Mixologist

Company: Doubletree by Hilton Hull

Location:
Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom

Date Posted: 2025-10-18 16:03:12

Salary:

Job Type: Other

This stunning four-star hotel is centrally located within Hull, on Ferensway, minutes from the train station and St Stephens Shopping Centre. The hotel is opposite the Hull Truck Theatre and is a short stroll to the bustling downtown and marina area. This contemporary-style hotel offers a stylish stay for corporate guests and also accommodates leisure guests and family stays with its spacious and relaxing environment.

The hotel boasts 165 bedrooms and a 1,000sqm ballroom for events and conferences. There is a Marco Pierre White Steakhouse and Grill offering hearty meals and a pleasurable atmosphere. Guests will enjoy relaxing with food and drinks in our lounge bar or may choose to visit our rooftop bar The Lexington for panoramic views of Hull and a handmade cocktail on the terrace.

What we're looking for:

Are you passionate about people, drinks and food? If the answer is yes, then this is the role for you! We are seeking a bubbly and friendly candidate who likes to be in a customer-facing position. You will ideally have worked within a hospitality setting previously and be familiar with the inner workings of a cocktail bar, however, this is not essential as training will be provided. What is essential though is a passion for hospitality! You will be hard-working, able to work alongside others as part of a team, and able to speak confidently to customers. You will also be willing to work a range of shifts, including daytime, evenings and weekends.

Day in the life of:

You will be working within the hotel's bar team alongside passionate Mixologists whose goal is to ensure our guests have a fantastic time. You'll be serving guests from the bar and making a range of drinks including creative cocktails. Our team take a hand in the creation and design of our cocktail menus and if you come up with an exceptional taste then we'll feature your cocktail on our menu! In addition, you'll also be serving other drinks such as spirits, beer, wine and bubbly. You will also provide table service when occupancy levels allow it. We are seeking Mixologists who are keen to up-sell and cross-sell and are motivated to drive sales (which in turn increases your tips!!).

Example key responsibilities

Preparing the bar for the day and night ahead including setting up, prepping, stocking and cleaning.
Meeting and greeting guests. Making recommendations and engaging in conversation.
Taking food and drink orders and processing them through a till. Cash and card transactions.
Proving table service where possible.
Sales driven, keen to up-sell and cross-sell.
Making drinks in line with specifications.
Coaching and supporting new team members.
Supporting other hotel colleagues and helping out in other areas of the hotel when it's needed.

What you'll get in return:

Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
Exclusive Team Member discounted stays and 50% off F&B across the leaf HOSPITALITY portfolio
Continuous learning & development opportunities
Free access to 24/7 employee assistance program
Team member of the month - £100 and Team member of the year - £500
Uniform Provided
Competitive pay and package including TRONC
Additional annual leave and family leave
Additional pension contribution

This hotel is managed by leaf HOSPITALITY who is a hotel management company that has one simple value that underpins everything we do: be excellent. We work with branded and independent hotels. Our vision is to be a leader in the market where every member of our team plays a part in delivering excellent service to our guests, owners, and team members.

#BeExcellent #BeHuman #HaveIntegrity #BeEntrepreneurial

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