Accor
Job title:
Bartender, The Savoy
Company
Accor
Job description
Company Description
The Savoy, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, is one of the world’s most iconic hotels. A renowned leaders in the hospitality industry, The Savoy has a reputation for outstanding service and excellence. Originally built in 1889, the hotel has a rich history and has played host to royalty, world leaders and legends of the stage and screen. Today, colleagues pride themselves on being innovative and inspirational, delivering the very best in five star luxury. Passionate about developing and promoting talent, The Savoy offers unwavering support and recognition to colleagues, as well as having a very competitive benefits plan.
Job Description
Job title: Bartender
Department: Food & Beverage, Bars
Inspired & supported by: Bars Manager
Salary: £36,200
About the American Bar
The American Bar is the longest surviving cocktail bar in London and one of the most renowned in the world. Serving classics with a twist, new and vintage creations – the American Bar is an icon in cocktail history and has played host to legendary bartenders – historic figures such as Harry Craddock, author of The Savoy Cocktail Book, and Ada ‘Coley’ Coleman and now you. The American Bar first opened in 1893 and has since served countless well-known faces, from Winston Churchill to Ernest Hemingway. It remains at the forefront of the industry, winning World’s Best Bar at Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards 2018 and World’s 50 Best Bars 2017.
It is led by award winning Head Bartender Chelsie Bailey and Bar Manager Andrea Di Chiara.
About the Beaufort Bar
The dramatic jet-black and gold décor of the Beaufort Bar provides the perfect setting for glamour and luxury. It is the hidden gem in the hotel with a discreet entrance and a cool late night vibe. Open from Thursday to Saturday nights, with a DJ playing after dark, the Beaufort Bar is a glamourous location to enjoy creative cocktails, prestige spirits and rare vintages. The Beaufort Bar’s menu, takes guests on a journey across centuries and through flavours. Focusing on the finest wines and Champagnes, with cocktails created to evoke the very specific flavour bouquets of the Champagne region and a luxurious bar dining menu, Nocturne creates a night-time world of seduction and indulgence.
It is led by Bar Manager Markus Basset
Your purpose will be:
You are an ambassador for exceptional service that is the hallmark of our Savoy bar experience. Your warm, personal attention and passion for mixology is worth raising a glass to.
You will be accountable for:
- Delivering a memorable and professional 5 star beverage experience
- Advising guests through enthusiastically sharing your knowledge about our F&B offering
- Delivering on all standards, policies and procedures to create memorable luxury guest experiences
Your key responsibilities & contribution will be:
- Delivering an extraordinary service experience to the highest industry standards with a distinctive personal touch as one team in the bar and on the floor
- Mixing drinks in a timely manner and based on our standardised recipes and service standards
- Assisting guests regarding menu choices in an informative and enthusiastic way
- Boosting our revenue through upselling and other creative initiatives
- Being part of the creative process of our beverage menus across the hotel
- Having a good knowledge of mixology and contributing your ideas to creating new and relevant recipes
- Sharing knowledge of mixology, our offering, promotions, general hotel information and Savoy stories
- Following all safety and sanitation and COVID policies when handling food and beverage
Qualifications
What you will need to do this role:
Essential:
- 1-2 years bartending experience in a luxury environment
- Passion for and understanding of 5 star hospitality and what it takes to deliver it
- Empathetic with a talent for building rapport, and reading each guest’s desired level of interaction
- Quick thinking, resourceful and able to solve problems ’in the moment’
- Able to remain calm and courteous at all times
- Able to work well under pressure in a fast paced and changing environment
- Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Willing to work in rotating shifts including weekends and public holidays
- Good knowledge of spoken and written English
- Rights to work in the UK
Desirable:
- Basic knowledge with a POS System
- Basic knowledge with Open table
- Industry related certifications (i.e. WSET)
Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.
Additional Information
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary and benefits including pension and life assurance
- 31 days of holiday including public holidays (increase to 33 days after 5 years)
- Cashback scheme for everyday wellbeing/healthcare expenses for all colleagues
- Laundry services & dry cleaning for uniform
- Colleague restaurant
- Colleague gym facility and gym membership discount
- Free stay at The Savoy after successful completion of probation
- Employee assistance program
- Cycle to work scheme
- 50% discount at our iconic American & Beaufort Bars
- 50% discount at our world-famous Afternoon Tea
- 50% discount at our spa and florist
- Savoy hotel discount and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
- 50% discount at Gordon Ramsay’s River Restaurant and Savoy Grill
- 30% at Gordon Ramsay restaurants outside the hotel
Expected salary
£36200 per year
Location
London
Job date
Sat, 20 Jan 2024 08:47:49 GMT
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (un-jobs.net) you saw this job posting.