Bartender

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Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel and Spa in Rochdale is hiring a competent bartender to work onsite on a part-time, zero hours basis at a 4-star property. You’ll take and deliver orders, keep bars pristine, help guests choose options, process payments, and collaborate with restaurant, bar, and kitchen teams to ensure memorable experiences with pay at National Living Wage depending on age. The ideal candidate has proven bar and cash-handling experience, clear attention to cleanliness and safety, and a friendly, patient, customer-focused manner. Tips for applying: tailor your CV to fast-paced service, flag your 18+ status and UK work authorization, confirm availability for evenings/weekends, and highlight reliability and willingness to participate in company events; mention relocation plans if relevant.

Company Description

The 4-star Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel and Spa is set in tranquil countryside and its own landscaped grounds. Situated 8 miles from the city centre, this Manchester hotel has 81 contemporary guest rooms, each with wireless internet and satellite TV. The dining options include the elegant Grange Restaurant, or the less formal Pickwick Bistro. The hotel has a spa facility, with an indoor heated pool, fitness room and massage treatments. The function rooms welcome up to 220 guests.

Job Description

We are looking for a competent Bar staff to take and deliver orders. You’ll be the face of our restaurants, bars and conference and events and be responsible for our customers’ experiences.

Bar tender responsibilities include ensuring our Bars are clean and tidy when guests arrive. You need to be quick on your feet (literally and metaphorically) and have a polite and friendly attitude. If you enjoy talking to people and thrive in a fast-paced workplace, we’d like to meet you.

Your ultimate goal will be to provide high-quality service that will help us maintain and attract customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Bar areas with special attention to sanitation and order
• Take and serve orders
• Answer questions or make recommendations for complementary products
• Collaborate with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staff
• Deal with complaints or problems with a positive attitude
• Issue bills and accept payment

Requirements

• Proven Bar experience
• Hands-on experience in cashier duties
• Attention to cleanliness and safety
• Patience and customer-oriented approach
• Excellent people skills with a friendly attitude
• Responsible and trustworthy

Wage - National Living Wage dependent on age

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rochdale: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Please confirm you are 18 years or over to be able to legally serve alcohol

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.