Head Bartender

We are seeking a hospitality professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for beverage and cocktails to join our team for the role of Head Bartender.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support management in supervising and providing direction to our bar tenders, bar floor team, and hosts, ensure consistently high standards.
• Implement training plans and deliver on-the-job training to drive the smoothest, most polished levels of service.
• Deliver beverage‑focused training, continuously developing the teams’ product knowledge to better enhance the guest experience.
• Support the commercial operation of the bar, including conducting stock take and placing beverage orders.
• Lead by example through a hands‑on approach to service and hosting, consistently upholding it at all times
• To have a comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage menu options to be able to offer guests recommendations, including understanding the allergens present.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 years’ experience working in a full‑service, high‑end restaurant and/or bar.
• At least 1 year’s experience training others in a Bar or Restaurant environment.
• Experienced in overseeing bar operations, team, and customer service
• Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, wines and spirits is essential.
• 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.
• An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
• 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 Dakota
• 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

• Accreditated, 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

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