Bartender
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
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 mixing
Bar setup and close-down
Food and beverage menu knowledge
Sales and upselling
Communication skills
Teamwork
Attention to detail
Flexible shift availability
FULL DESCRIPTION
Bartender at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
We are seeking a trained and passionate Bar Tender to join our Bar team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
- Location: 29 Ducie Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 2JL
- Salary: £16.16 per hour (inclusive of tronc)
- Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (27.5 - 35 hours per week)
- Closing Date: 25/05/2026
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, additional holiday day on first anniversary, meals on duty and uniforming.
- Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program with mental health support, video GP consultations, private prescription services, daily rewards, inhouse Mental Health Champions, family-friendly flexible working options, participation in meaningful initiatives.
- Career Development: Accredited compliance training, access to external certified resources via Learning Management System, supportive continuous professional development culture with annual appraisal and objectives, opportunities for internal and external training including 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 stylish hotels, brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars. With locations in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and more in pipeline. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has been voted within The Caterer’s Top 15 Best Employers in Hospitality for five years, featured in the 2024 Sunday Times Best Places to Work, and awarded the Spotlight Award for Best Places to Work for LGBTQIA+ employees. They have award-winning internal training programmes with over 75% of leaders promoted internally.
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