Bartender, The Savoy Hotel

Job title: Bartender 

Department: Beaufort Bar, F&B 

Inspired & supported by: Head of Bars 

Salary: £43,475 (including service charge)

Shifts: 17:00 to 01:30 from Tuesday to Saturday

About the Beaufort Bar  

The dramatic jet-black and gold décor of the Beaufort Bar provides the perfect setting for glamour and luxury.  It is the hidden gem in the hotel with a discreet entrance and a cool late night vibe. Open from Thursday to Saturday nights, with a DJ playing after dark, the Beaufort Bar is a glamourous location to enjoy creative cocktails, prestige spirits and rare vintages. The Beaufort Bar’s menu, takes guests on a journey across centuries and through flavours. Focusing on the finest wines and Champagnes, with cocktails created to evoke the very specific flavour bouquets of the Champagne region and a luxurious bar dining menu, Nocturne creates a night-time world of seduction and indulgence. 

Your purpose will be: 

You are an ambassador for exceptional service that is the hallmark of our Savoy bar experience. Your warm, personal attention and passion for mixology is worth raising a glass to. 

You will be accountable for: 

• Delivering a memorable and professional 5 star beverage experience  

• Advising guests through enthusiastically sharing your knowledge about our F&B offering 

• Delivering on all standards, policies and procedures to create memorable luxury guest experiences 

Your key responsibilities & contribution will be: 

• Delivering an extraordinary service experience to the highest industry standards with a distinctive personal touch as one team in the bar and on the floor 

• Mixing drinks in a timely manner and based on our standardised recipes and service standards 

• Assisting guests regarding menu choices in an informative and enthusiastic way 

• Boosting our revenue through upselling and other creative initiatives 

• Being part of the creative process of our beverage menus across the hotel 

• Having a good knowledge of mixology and contributing your ideas to creating new and relevant recipes 

• Sharing knowledge of mixology, our offering, promotions, general hotel information and Savoy stories 

• Following all safety and sanitation and COVID policies when handling food and beverage 

What you will need to do this role: 

Essential: 

• 1-2 years bartending experience in a luxury environment 

• Passion for and understanding of 5 star hospitality and what it takes to deliver it 

• Empathetic with a talent for building rapport, and reading each guest’s desired level of interaction 

• Quick thinking, resourceful and able to solve problems ’in the moment’ 

• Able to remain calm and courteous at all times 

• Able to work well under pressure in a fast paced and changing environment 

• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team 

• Willing to work in rotating shifts including weekends and public holidays 

• Good knowledge of spoken and written English 

• Rights to work in the UK 

Desirable: 

• Basic knowledge with a POS System 

• Basic knowledge with Open table 

• Industry related certifications (i.e. WSET) 

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues. 

What’s in it for you? 

• Competitive salary, pension, and life assurance 

• 31–33 days of holiday (including public holidays) 

• Cashback for wellbeing/healthcare expenses & Perkbox 

• Exclusive discounts: 

• Savoy, Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor hotels (friends & family rates included) 

• 50% off at American & Beaufort Bars, Afternoon Tea, spa, florist, and select Gordon Ramsay restaurants 

• 20% off at other Gordon Ramsay restaurants and Restaurant 1890 

• Free stay at The Savoy after probation 

• Colleague restaurant, interfaith prayer room and wellness room 

• Laundry services for all colleagues 

• Gym access, cycle-to-work scheme and Virgin Active membership discount 

• Season ticket loan for commuting 

• Employee assistance program  

• Optician reimbursements, and local discounts for F&B and retail