Bartender
Responsibility
Reporting to the Bar Manager, your responsibility is to lead our Parlour bar, delivering a premium drinks service throughout weekday evenings, and supporting the team throughout the weekend.
Key Skills
Customer service: engaging with guests is a key part of this role and people-skills are an important attribute.
Sales: great bartenders make recommendations to suit guests preferences and tastes, which also provides a platform for upselling premium drink combinations.
IT: ability to use EPOS system, along with MS Excel to manage the drink audits and stocktaking.
Stamina: the role is physical and requires good stamina to perform to the best of your ability.
Communication: good verbal communication skills, not only for guests but also working in tandem with the other bar leads and kitchen staff.
Key Tasks
Responsible for the management and continued progression of our Parlour bar service
Deliver a consistently high level of customer service to each guest and position HH as a venue offering an exceptional bar service
Drive sales growth YoY so our Parlour continues to provide a positive contribution to the net profit of the hotel
Ensure stock is monitored, waste is controlled and recorded, lines are efficiently managed and a GP of 70% plus is achieved
Participate in bar menu meetings
Participate in the induction and training of new bar staff and mixologists
Create new syrups, infusions and tinctures
Prepare all garnishes and continuously refresh the garnish station throughout each shift
Responsible for crafting Parlour menus
Maintaining a clean and organised bar, ensuring fully stocked for all services
Ensure compliance with alcohol consumption and guest safety
Set an example for other team members on commitment, work ethic and positive attitude
Strong attention to detail is a prerequisite
Job Requirements
Located in Haddington House in Dún Laoghaire
Scheduled week is Mon-Sun but roster format is designed to allow for two days off in a row (unless operational issues dictate a change)
Six month probation period
Benefits
Above market rate pay and excellent tips
Hotel culture around work/life balance, this is key to sustainable employment
Complimentary staff food on each shift
Training provided, based on skill set levels
Participation in company-wide wellness programmes
Staff discount on food in Oliveto
Quality leadership team giving clear direction and encouraging progression
Location by the sea, enabling staff to swim, cycle, run before or after work
Contact
Email careers@haddingtonhouse.ie with an up-to-date CV and short cover note.