Bartender Christmas Temp

1 day ago

Manchester M PY, United Kingdom Freight Island Full time

Bartender(0 hour) @ Freight Manchester

SALARY : £12.60 per hour + TiPJAR

Contract type: Fixed Term - this role is temporary, running from your hire date through to the 2nd January 2026.

START DATE: ASAP

HOURS: Evening & weekend availability required

Multiple shifts available

0 – 20 hours per week (variable, 0 hour contract)

LOCATION: 11 Baring Street, M1 2PY

We are looking for Bartenders, paying £12.60 per hour to join the Freight Manchester team You will need to be available for work Thursday - Sunday.

Located in the heart of the Depot, Mayfield amongst the historical industrial architecture lies a cultural hub of food, drink & entertainment - multi-vendor, multifaceted & multidimensional, where people meet to form new memories & explore new possibilities. An urban oasis, blurring the lines between a food hall and a festival, Freight's unique set up reflects the times. A 2500 capacity venue with 9 bars and 12 food vendors, it provides a safe and comfortable environment where guests can enjoy delicious food, great drinks, and live entertainment without any worries.

You MUST have weekend availability to be considered.

Key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

  • Taking and making correct drinks orders, upselling wherever possible.
  • Providing a friendly, vibrant & professional customer service experience.
  • Delivering drinks to a high spec and look.
  • Maintaining a high speed of service, keeping queueing to a minimum.
  • Setting up and maintaining bar stations to an excellent standard, working tidily.
  • Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the bar offerings and memorising all specs.
  • Recording any wastage / broken stock correctly.
  • Working with the whole team to deliver the day to day running of the bar.
  • Creating a fun, upbeat and welcoming atmosphere.
  • Ensuring a high quality of service.
  • Following H&S and any security specifics.
  • Enforcing Challenge 25 and Licensing Acts.
  • Ensuring daily and weekly cleaning schedules are complete.
  • Supporting the floor staff with clearing when the bars are quiet
  • Delivering drinks table serves

What you'll need:

  • A minimum of 2 years' bartending experience
  • Experience in a similar unique venue or nightclubs would be an advantage.
  • Cocktail experience is desirable but not essential
  • A can-do attitude and calm head when it gets busy.
  • An infectious smile and outgoing personality to create a great buzz and customer experience.
  • Willingness to work outside (under cover)
  • Phenomenal communication skills.
  • Able to deliver high standards consistently.
  • Fluent English (spoken and comprehension).

Work Perks

  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Access to TiPJAR
  • Live music at work.
  • Fun & Sociable working environment.

Interview Process:

  • An in-person, Group Interview on Tuesday 19th August

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Manchester M1 2PY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Will you be able to work the following dates?

23rd December

27th December

28th December

29th December

31st December

1st January

  • Can you reliably commute to and from the venue, including post 1 am finishes
  • Are you based in Manchester and available to work consistent weekends till the end of December

  • Do you have consistent weekend availability? The most commonly available shifts are expected to be Saturdays & Sundays.

  • Are you available to attend an in-person interview on Thursday 13th November after 11am?

Experience:

  • Bartending: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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