Events Staff

5 days ago

Buxton, United Kingdom Blue Arrow Ltd Full time

Blue Arrow is proud to offer a fantastic opportunity to work in Buxton as bar and events staff.

**Hours**
Monday - Sunday 9am-5pm or 6pm-midnight *you can pick what events you are available for*

**Salary**
£11.44 per hour

If you have the skills to chat to anyone, make them feel welcome and make their favourite drink then you're the Bartender we are looking for. As a great multi-tasker you'll also be able to stay on top of your bar area, keep it clean and tidy and support your colleagues during busy times.

**Your skills include**:

- Excellent communication skills
- Good customer service and interpersonal skills
- Good listening skills
- The ability to up-sell products and comfortably give personal recommendations
- Experience with conflict resolution and customer complaints
- Ability to multitask
- A strong attention to detail when taking orders, mixing drinks and ensuring portion sizes are correct
- Good organisational skills
- Strong observational skills
- Good numeracy and cash handling skills
- Computer literate, experience using programs to order stock items and electronic point of sale (EPOS) systems
- Ability to stand for long periods on shift and lift heavy boxes/items safely

**You will**:

- Be able to work at a fast pace and under pressure
- Have a positive, can-do attitude
- Be personable and approachable demeanour
- Be someone who take pride in their work and enjoys the work environment
- Be well-presented and comfortable, in a way that's suitable for the environment you are working in

**In this role you will**:

- Assessing customer preferences and making drink recommendations
- Complying with all food and beverage regulations
- Providing a friendly guest experience for patrons
- Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff, preparing and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail.
- Confidently checking identification to verify legal age requirements for customers
- Mixing beverages using an extensive range of ingredients including liquor, bitters, soda, water, sugar, and fruits
- Slicing, pitting, and preparing fruit garnishes for drinks, and if applicable, creating unique drinks
- Organising the bar area to streamline drink preparation and inventory
- Satisfying patron requests in a timely manner, by developing and maintaining an efficient work pace and organised station
- Limiting customer problems by restricting alcohol intake where appropriate and attempting to curtail inappropriate behaviour
- Taking money for drinks served and providing change as needed
- Balancing cash receipts, maintaining an accurate cash drawer throughout the night
- Performing alcohol and stock inventories to help maintain proper inventory levels
- Cleaning the bar, tables, chairs, and work area to maintain a clean and sanitary environment
- If required, preparing and serving appetisers, snacks, or other food items for customers at the bar
- Planning bar menus and specials as required

**Blue Arrow Benefits**
- Dedicated consultants and a 24/7 phone line
- Weekly pay
- Dedicated app and portal to see your rotas, shifts and much more
- Superstar of the month
- Auto enrolment into pension schemes

**What next?**

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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