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Bar Staff- Members' Room, The Vaults, Edinburgh, Leith

Salary Range
£12 - £12
£1 - £1 / mo
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Location Base
Edinburgh, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

We are currently recruiting for full time and part time positions. The Company The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is internationally renowned for our mission to host the worlds 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 customer services professional with a real focus on creating memories and experiences for our valued members and guest. You need to be naturally passionate about whisky and the delivery of fantastic customer service by creating a great hospitality environment. 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 Bartender position will report to the Venue Manager. Duties and Responsibilities · Participate in Cocktail training and Whisky Outturn tasting session · With the Venue Manage maintain an effective Stock system; monitor of all stock to and from the bar · Assist with the smooth and efficient running the venue · Ensure good communications between all venue staff and other departments. · Participate in staff meetings as and when required. · Ensure all areas are clean and tidy at all times. · To encourage and support the integration of food service within the venue. · Check, float and record sales and cash up at the end of each shift · In compliance with licensing regulations, open and close all bars Full Time: @ 40hours Expected start date: ASAP All staff must wear masks - additional cleaning within the venue, all staff required to take a lateral flow test once a week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Salary: £11.56 per hour

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Flexitime
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Flexitime
  • Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Performance bonus
  • Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Edinburgh, EH6 6BZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Food preparation: 1 year (preferred)
  • customer Service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bar Staff- Members' Room, The Vaults, Edinburgh, Leith roles across Scotch Malt Whisky Society's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

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2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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