Head Bartender

Radisson Hotel Blu Durham is part of one of the world's largest hotel groups with ten distinctive hotel brands, and more than 1,160 hotels in operation and under development in 95+ countries. The Group’s overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can service ethos.
People are at the core of our business success and future. Our people are true Moment Makers and together we bring the culture, spirit, environment and opportunities that empower you to be your best, every day, everywhere, every time. Together, we make Every Moment Matter.
We are now looking for a Head Bartender** **to join our dynamic team here at Radisson Blu Durham
We focus on you as a person, your skills, talents, and passion - not only on your resume. Because mindset is what it’s all about. And you can grow the rest with us. That's a promise
**What We Offer Our Head Bartender**

We aim to be as good a place to work as we are to stay. That is why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes:

- Special rates for our team members, and friends and families while travelling and staying in our hotels
- We take our “We grow talent, talent grows us” culture belief to heart. With us you will benefit from a wide range of development offers supporting your learning & growth right from your onboarding. This includes an individual development plan and unlimited access to more than +20K learning modules & programs through Radisson Academy
- Participate and live Responsible Business every day together with our team members in the hotel and in the local communities where we work on creating shared value, better futures and a better planet for all
- Contributory pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Complimentary meal on duty and free parking
- Uniform
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- Fantastic opportunities to progress
- 28 days holiday for full time team members
- Free use of our leisure, pool and gym facilities at off-peak times *where applicable

**The Head Bartender Manager Role**

Our food and beverage team are sophisticated hosts with an instinctive ability to anticipate guests’ needs by being in the right place at the right time and delivering an experience that is beyond expectation - creating memorable moments for our guests.

Our Head Bartender** **must be as keen as mustard where service is concerned

You will be part of our food and beverage team and lead by example, ensuring our standards of service are high whilst ensuring back of house is in order.

As an integral part of the team, you will work proactively to ensure guest satisfaction and the smooth running of the bar.
- You will join a team that is passionate about delivering incredible service where we believe that anything is possible, whilst having fun in all that we do
**Qualities We Are Looking For**:

- Flexibility and a positive, Yes I Can Attitude
- An eye for detail
- Is a creative problem-solver
- Passionate about creating extraordinary service
- Ability to work as part of a team to ensure guest satisfaction
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Experience in a similar position.

**Key responsibilities**
- Scheduling, training and motivating your Team.
- Stocktakes, ordering and cellar management.
- Keeping up to date with licencing legislation.
- Adhering to Health, Safety and Hygiene rules and checks.
- Delivering a fantastic guest experience whilst upselling.

**Main Tasks**
- Creating a warm and welcoming environment for our guests.
- Management and security of the stockroom and cellar.
- Serve behind the bar and oversee the bar snack kitchen.
- Ensuring the bar, seating and kitchen areas are kept clean and of a high professional standard.
- Train and develop your team knowledge in product, service and standards.
- Feed back to the senior team on opportunities to increase revenue and profit.

**Criteria**
- Minimum 1 year similar experience.
- Must be over 18 years old.
- Cash handling and ordering skills.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Be able to start as early as 8.00am and work as late as 2.00am.
- Driving licence (preferred)

Become part of the world of **Moment Makers**, we are looking forward to getting to know you

A sophisticated Riverside Hotel in Durham, overlooking the River Wear right in the city centre, the Radisson Blu Hotel in Durham is the perfect place to unwind. Durham, in the northeast of the country, is a quintessential English city peppered with historical and cultural charms. The city boasts several UNESCO World Heritage sites, as well as a maze of hilly, cobbled streets. Visit Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle and Durham University. An inviting place to unwind, each of our 207 rooms and suites are furnished with sophisticated, contemporary décor, as well as an on-site restaurant, bar and meeting rooms where our guests can look forward to a warm welcome and fantastic service from our team.

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