Events staff

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?
If you are interested in the above role and feel you can meet the requirements, we please ask all applications are made via the click apply button, and we will aim to process your application as quickly and as efficiently as possible.

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