Bartender

Rocco Forte Hotels Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Edinburgh is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team. The role involves providing excellent service, assisting guests with menu choices, and having a thorough knowledge of cocktails, wines, and spirits. Candidates should exhibit good communication skills and the ability to create a welcoming atmosphere. Join a family culture dedicated to excellence in hospitality.

Benefits

Discounted rates across hotels

Discounted food & beverage experiences

Social activities and events

Qualifications

• High personal and professional standards required.
• Must have enthusiasm for learning and personal growth.
• Experience in a luxury service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cooperate well with colleagues in own team and across departments.
• Deliver discreet, understated, and timely service to guests.
• Assist guests regarding menu choices in an informative manner.

Skills

Cocktail-making experience

Good communication skills

Knowledge of wines, spirits, and beers

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Our hotel

The Balmoral is located at Edinburgh’s most prestigious address, No. 1 Princes Street, where the Old Town stops and the New Town begins. Our hotel’s majestic clock defines the city’s skyline, and since the day we opened in 1902, it has run three minutes fast to ensure our guests will never miss their train.

Your key responsibilities

Rocco Forte Hotels is a collection of iconic hotels that respects the individuality of the location and its team members, encouraging them to be their natural selves while providing a local, authentic experience to our guests.

As a valued part of the Forte family, you will:

• Cooperate well with colleagues in own team and across departments
• Tailor your approach and anticipate needs so that high quality results are achieved
• Deliver discreet, understated and timely service, going that extra mile
• Consistently match and surpass guest expectations to ensure guest loyalty
• Have a thorough knowledge of cocktails, wines & spirits
• Assist guests regarding menu choices in an informative and enthusiastic way
• Have previous experience in a luxury service environment or in a hotel bar is preferred

Who are we looking for

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who are passionate about celebrating the individuality of our hotels and guests.

We are looking for team members who bring:

• High personal and professional standards
• Good instincts for understanding and fulfilling the needs of guests
• Good communication skills with colleagues and guests
• Thorough knowledge of market-leading wine, spirits and beers
• Cocktail-making experience in a quality hospitality environment
• Confidence and pride to resolve guest and workplace issues
• Enthusiasm for learning and personal growth
• Flexibility, reliability and adaptability

Why work with us

Being part of Rocco Forte Hotels means engaging in a career where passion and dedication are recognised and rewarded, making it an ideal place for those seeking growth and excellence in the hospitality industry.

Working with us provides access to the following perks:

• Discounted rates across our collection of iconic hotels
• Discounted food & beverage experiences
• Discounted spa treatment and products
• Discretionary service charge
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Meals on duty, laundry of uniforms
• Social activities and events
• Recognition & reward programs
• Annual awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work
• Discretionary service charge

Expected package £32,000 per annum(£25k grosssalary plus qualified estimate ofdiscretionary service charge)

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply nowto become a valued part of Rocco Forte Hotels, an inspirational place to work, known for its commitment to excellence and a sense of familiar family culture everywhere, combined with the passion, commitment and desire from team members to delight guests and serve one another.