Bartender, Manchester

Bartender– House of Social, Manchester Hourly Rate: £12.71 Contract: Permanent, zero hour contract, part-time hours Working Patterns: Our Bartenders work collaboratively throughout the full week. Shifts can start as early as 7am and finish as late as 2am. Days and hours will rotate weekly subject to demands and team availability.

House of Social Food Hall is Manchester’s newest and most exciting food hall. A collection of five independent kitchens, serving food and drink to suit every taste and time. We’re looking for an accomplished Supervisor to provide leadership support, steering the on‑site team to deliver to our premium standards. Located on two levels of Vita Group’s purpose‑built student accommodation concept House of Social, the new venue spans 12,000 square feet of brand new dining and drinking space.

Our Bartender’s Provide an exceptional&personalised service to residents and customers by anticipating and delivering to their needs. Playing a key role in the success of our luxury apartment building and food hall, our bar team have the opportunity to embrace their creativity, bring fresh ideas to the table, and make their mark on an exciting venture that redefines the standard of student living and social drinking&dining in the city.

Provide high‑quality bar service, ensuring guest satisfaction, and maintaining a luxurious bar environment

Develop and maintain in‑depth knowledge of the menu and offerings to answer guest inquiries, provide recommendations, and enhance their dining experience

Mix ingredients to make cocktails, spirits and non‑alcoholic drinks

Prepare and serve high‑quality coffee and hot drinks: brewing, steaming and crafting specialty drinks with precision and consistency

Take orders, serve drinks and recommend drinks based on customer preferences

Deliver exceptional customer service, serving drinks to guests in a timely manner and proactively attending to their needs, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience

Ensure all guests have a unique and memorable experience by delivering top‑tier customer service throughout their visit

Accurately process all guest orders through the till systems, issue bills and handle payment transactions with attention to detail

Keep the bar clean, stocked and organised; assist with regular health and safety checks, maintain cleanliness and uphold the highest standards of hygiene and safety in the bar area

Complete set‑up, handover and close‑down duties to a high standard, ensuring the workspace is always ready for the next shift or service

Additional Responsibilities

Work closely with chefs, runners, barbacks and management to ensure coordinated and efficient service

Support the team during peak times and events on the floor&barback areas

Participate in briefings, tastings and training sessions to maintain brand and product knowledge

Maintain the upkeep of our premium site&facilities; communal areas must be cleaned and maintained to a high standard

Be a point of contact for any potential incident or emergency that may occur onsite

Maintain waste management areas adhering to health&safety regulations, ensuring potential hazards are addressed, cleaned, tidied and re‑organised as required

Who We’re Looking For… House of Social boasts 5 individual kitchens, delivering variety and luxury food and drink offerings to our guests. Our aim is to guarantee the best social experience to all customers and our House of Social student residents. Our bartenders play a critical role ensuring seamless operations. We are looking for:

Professional Experience

An experienced bartender, well‑versed in delivering premium experiences to residents&guests

Experienced cocktail mixologist

Barista experience would be a welcomed contribution

Event management experience would be a significant advantage, however full training is provided

Our operations run seamlessly with the support of a variety of technology systems and software; our bar assistants must be technologically astute

Personal Characteristics

House of Social operates a multi‑cultural environment, welcoming colleagues and residents from all over the world with a variety of cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs. All Vita colleagues must deliver a diverse and equal approach to colleagues and residents alike

Keen attitude to grow and develop across all positions within the business

Excellent communication skills; English will be the primary spoken language; however multi‑lingual skills would be warmly welcomed

Strong organisational and leadership qualities with an ability to remain calm under pressure

Adaptability, creativity&positivity

Resilience, with an ability to effectively navigate unexpected situations

Able to carry out tasks that may involve extended periods of standing and repetitive movements, with reasonable adjustments considered where required

Benefits Our employees have the pride of working at our luxury properties, which offer the highest standard of resident accommodation across the UK. We reward the commitment and dedication of our people by providing the following benefits:

Holidays– Paid on a pro‑rata basis which is reflective of hours worked. Bartender’s will receive 28 days paid holiday including England&Wales Bank Holidays, pro‑rata

Your Birthday– We insist that our employees take their birthday off work ensuring they can celebrate their special occasion in a way that is meaningful to them

Perkbox– All employees are given access to a Perkbox account, enabling them to choose lifestyle perks that matter by giving points to spend on a wide range of products, services&experiences such as cinema tickets, supermarket savings, discounted days out, a daily coffee or a summer holiday– there’s something to suit everyone

Royal London Pension– We care about our people and their future. Vita Group contribute a financial value of 3% of salary to your pension pot in addition to 5% employee contribution to help prepare for the future

Parties&Events– We expect high standards from our people and like to reward demanding work by hosting parties and events each year, encouraging colleagues to let their hair down, have a great time and celebrate success together

Recognition Programmes– We recognise and celebrate our people via numerous recognition schemes, such as employee of the month vouchers, community champion, experience awards, golden buzzer awards, work anniversaries etc

Career Development– Whether your Vita career is a medium or long‑term venture; we onboard all employees by means of a thorough induction and learning&development programme, delivering professional progression via our Bronze, Silver, Gold&Platinum training&recognition schemes

24/7 Employee Assistance– The wellbeing of our colleagues is of vital importance to Vita Group. All employees have access to a confidential service; offering support and guidance for personal or work‑related issues that may be impacting wellbeing

Important Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship. Therefore, if you do require a company to sponsor your Right to Work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application further. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks which will include Disclosure&Barring Service (DBS) checks.

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