Bar Staff

The Huxley - Bloomsbury London

Job Role – Bartenders

Full Time or Part Time - Permanent & Zero Hours Contract

Salary: £12.00 an hour - Various Hours Available - Start ASAP

Location: W1T - Bloomsbury Area London

About Us: Who we are!

Huxley Club - Part of the LLO Group – we have opened a restaurant and cocktail bar and are looking for the right people to join our Team based in the heart of Fitzrovia, London.

The Role:

• Table service and waiting skills are a must to a high end
• Wine pairing and wine recomendations may be required
• Uncorking wine and champagne at tables may be a requirement
• To provide an adequate level of drinks service in an efficient, polite & friendly manner.
• To follow correct monetary procedures and be responsible for all monies & deficits on any till to which they are logged on.
• To provide a friendly & welcoming atmosphere
• General cleanliness & upkeep of the Bars.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and be aware of any issues relating to the Health and wellbeing of staff and the general public.
• To work as a flexible and willing team member, assist the Bars Department whenever required and be able to maintain a working knowledge of all aspects of the operation.
• Take a pro-active approach to the business and be prepared to take on any additional responsibility as required.
• Immediately report to your line manager any problems within the building and keep them informed of any remedial action being taken.
• Keep Bars Supervisors informed of any stock that need replacing – cleaning materials, beers, liquor, disposables etc.
• Ensure that you know your allocated shifts for the week. In the event that you are unable to work adequate notice must be given.
• Ensure jackets and bags are kept in the bars office, these are not permitted behind the bar or in the cellars.
• Sign in and go to your allocated bar.
• Report to the Bar Supervisor and help them set up the bar. Set up optics appropriately for the relevant night.
• Ice prepared for the night ahead
• Check that the juices are not off (by smell or taste) and replace, recording is necessary.
• Put bin liners in the bins.
• Stock up the fridges if necessary rotating stock, following the fridge plans provided.
• Ensure that the bar top is clean.

During event shift – To provide an adequate level of drinks service in an efficient, polite & friendly manner.

• Try to serve customers in the order that they came to the bar.
• To follow correct monetary procedures ensuring that the correct change is given.
• Record all wastage, mispours, refusals, complementary drinks etc. on the sheets provided.
• Perform duties in good relation to the licensing laws. Identification checks on potential underage drinkers which should be communicated amongst colleagues
• Refusal of drunken customers
• Service of alcohol using accurate pouring methods and correct measurement
• Any other such requirements as required by law
• Ensure that the bar is kept to an adequate level of cleanliness throughout the night (clean as you go). Empty bins when full and reline.
• Let the Bars Supervisors know of any stock shortages throughout the night and help restock where applicable.
• Report any customer complaints to the Bars Supervisors, giving them a description of the problem.

End of Shift – Ensure that bar space and venue floor are clear of rubbish and glasses. * Ensure rubbish throughout the building is placed in the appropriate outside bins spilt in to glass / cardboard and general waste.

• Ensure all stock is returned to the cellars / lockable cupboards.
• Ensure the fridges are refilled correctly for the next shift.
• Assist the supervisor in performing End Of Day stock counts.
• Wait until you are told your shift had ended by the appropriate line manager

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £12.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

• W1T: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: GC101022B