Bartender

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
South Queensferry
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Cocktail making Bar setup and close-down Menu knowledge (food and beverage) Allergen awareness Guest engagement and upselling Teamwork Communication skills Time management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Bartender at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - 11 Ferrymuir Retail Park, South Queensferry, West Lothian, EH30 9QZ

Job Ref: DAK1221 | Permanent | Full Time | Earnings: £15.56/hr including tronc

Posted: 06/05/2026 | Closing: 08/06/2026

Primary Role Responsibilities

  • Prepare and serve drinks in accordance with our menu specifications, including classic and signature cocktails. Complete bar set up at the start of a service, including preparing garnishes, stocking glassware and cleaning duties.
  • Carry out full bar close-down procedure, ensuring the bar has been fully cleaned down and prepared ready for the following shift
  • Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage menu options to be able to offer guests recommendations, including understanding the allergens present.
  • Drive sales through excellent service, genuine guest engagement, and personalised recommendations.
  • Support the bar floor team proactively when required.

Applicant Requirements

  • A minimum of one years working experience in a Bar environment.
  • Strong foundational knowledge of mixing classic cocktails.
  • Understanding of the responsible sale of alcohol, although full training will be provided.
  • Be an outgoing personality with effective communication skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently at pace and be proactive for the duration of your shift.
  • Willing and able to pour, serve and sell alcohol.
  • An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
  • Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
  • Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
  • Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.

What We Offer

Financial

  • Special discounts on stays and dining at any [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
  • Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
  • Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
  • Meals on duty and uniforming

Wellbeing

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
  • Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
  • Family-friendly flexible working options
  • Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and the Walk for Wellbeing, Supporting causes that matter while connecting with colleagues

Career Development

  • Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment
  • Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System
  • Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan
  • Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] story started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South Queensferry, and Glasgow, in Eurocentral. We have now expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle with more in our pipeline.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service. We attract hard-working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards and have been voted within The Caterer’s Top 15 Best Employers in Hospitality for the last five years in a row. We were also featured within the Top 10 employers in the 2024 Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UK, as well as being awarded the Spotlight Award for Best Places to Work for LGBTQIA+ employees.

As recent winners of The Cateys ‘People Team of the Year’, we have award-winning internal training programmes within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] fostering continuous development and ongoing training. As a result, over 75% of our leaders have been promoted internally and, for four consecutive years, a member of our team has won a prestigious Acorn Award awarded by The Caterer to the ‘Top 30 under 30’ in the industry, demonstrating our success in developing talent.

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