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We are currently recruiting for a full-time position.

Job title: Bar Staff
Reporting to: Venue Manager
Working hours: 40 (contracted hours)
Salary: £27 976 per annum (£13.45 per hour) plus gratuities

The Company

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is internationally renowned for our mission to host the world's most colourful whisky experiences. The society was formed out of the unconventional – we think a little bit differently and make it our mission to build a community and a range of experiences to be shared. Over the last three years, the Society has doubled in size and in a fast-paced environment our reputation has grown from strength to strength and our staff team of exceptional hosts has expanded like never before.

The Society Personalities – Unconventional, Expert, Playful, Inclusive

Treating members personally at every touch point, however big the society becomes.

Creating opportunities for members to interact and play an active role.

Applying our expertise to perfecting every detail.

Giving an unconventional twist, however small, to everything we do.

Ensuring every experience, however playful, is rooted in expertise and quality.

Purpose of the role

We are looking for a true bartending professional with hospitality experience and a real focus on creating memories for our valued members and guests.

You need to be naturally passionate about genuine customer service and have experience delivering fantastic service by creating a great environment. The ideal candidate will also have an interest in whisky and cocktails.

You will be warm, engaging, outgoing and confident, have an eye for detail and highly motivated to strive for perfection. Along with a commercial understanding to promote all aspects of the Society, including membership sales, whisky tasting and member events.

The Bar Staff position will report to the Venue Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Serving whiskies, beers, wines and cocktails

· Encourage and support the integration of food service within the venue.

· With the Venue Manager, maintain an effective Stock system; monitor of all stock to and from the bar.

· Assist with the smooth and efficient running of the venue

· Ensure good communication between all venue staff and other departments

· Participate in Cocktail training and Whisky Outturn tasting sessions

· Participate in staff meetings as and when required

· Ensure all areas are clean and tidy at all times

There is an opportunity to become an SMWS Ambassador to host tastings and events. This attracts additional payment.

Skills and qualifications

· Proven bartending and serving skills

· Strong customer service orientation

· Knowledge of food safety regulations

· Basic math skills for handling transactions

· Previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment

· Excellent time management abilities

· Familiarity with computer networking systems to enhance service efficiency

Company benefits

1. Staff bottle allocation
2. SMWS Staff Membership
3. Private Medical Care with Aviva
4. Group Life Insurance (Death in service)
5. Discretionary bonus scheme
6. 29 to 34 days holidays inclusive of statutory days
7. 30% off bottles and drinks at SMWS
8. Income protection and critical illness cover
9. Bike to work scheme
10. Electric car scheme
11. £100 annual allowance for glasses (screen users only)
12. Workplace Nursery scheme
13. Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
14. Auto-enrolment pension scheme
15. Salary exchange pension scheme
16. Charitable Giving and Volunteering
17. Birthday voucher
18. Annual Staff Party
19. Long service award gift and celebration

For further details, please click on the application link.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £27,976.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person