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Buxton Crescent
Contract: Part Time
Salary: up to £12.71 per hour plus service charge
24 hours per week
At Champneys, every interaction matters. From wellness retreats and luxury spa breaks to memorable hotel stays, we create experiences that leave our guests feeling refreshed, valued, and inspired. We're looking for an enthusiastic and personable Bartender to join our Food & Beverage team and help deliver outstanding service in our hotel bars and lounges.
Whether you're crafting the perfect cocktail, recommending a premium wine, or serving a guest their favorite drink after a day at the spa, you'll play a key role in creating memorable moments while driving beverage sales and promoting our renowned hospitality.
About Us
Champneys is a destination health spa group with resorts, hotels, and day spas across Bedfordshire, Derbyshire, Cheshire, Hertfordshire, Hampshire, Kent, and Leicestershire.
Founded on the philosophy that health, beauty, and wellbeing are intrinsically linked, we are passionate about creating experiences that promote wellness while delivering exceptional hospitality. As a family-run business, we combine traditional values with high standards, innovation, and a commitment to helping our guests feel happier and healthier inside and out.
The Role
As a Bartender, you will be passionate about delivering exceptional guest service and creating a welcoming atmosphere for every guest. Working as part of our vibrant Food & Beverage team, you will prepare and serve drinks to the highest standards, assist with restaurant and lounge service when required, and actively contribute to the success of the department.
You'll be knowledgeable about our drink’s menus, food offerings, and wellness-focused approach, allowing you to confidently engage with guests, make recommendations, and enhance their overall experience.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Preparing and serving a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to the highest standards.
- Crafting cocktails, mocktails, and specialty drinks with attention to detail and presentation.
- Welcoming guests in a friendly, professional, and engaging manner.
- Taking beverage and food orders efficiently while providing knowledgeable recommendations.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-stocked bar area at all times.
- Preparing garnishes, glassware, and all bar mise-en-place ahead of service.
- Assisting with restaurant, lounge, terrace, and room service operations as required.
- Supporting the delivery of conferences, events, weddings, and special functions.
- Promoting beverage specials, seasonal drinks, and other revenue-generating opportunities.
- Monitoring stock levels and notifying management when replenishment is required.
- Ensuring all sales and room charges are processed accurately.
- Handling guest comments and concerns professionally, escalating where appropriate.
- Participating in daily team briefings and training sessions.
- Working closely with colleagues across Food & Beverage, Kitchen, and Front Office departments to deliver seamless guest experiences.
- Ensuring allergen information is available and accurately communicated where required.
- Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation throughout service areas.
Essential
What We're Looking For
- A passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding guest experiences.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Positive, friendly, and professional approach.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
- A team-focused attitude with a willingness to support colleagues across Food & Beverage operations.
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Desirable
- Previous bartending, cocktail-making, or bar service experience.
- Knowledge of wines, spirits, cocktails, and beverage trends.
- Experience within hotels, restaurants, bars, or hospitality venues.
- Understanding of allergen awareness and food safety practices.
- Interest in wellness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle offerings.
Being the iconic wellbeing brand that we are, you should expect benefits that match our simple vision; to make you feel happier and healthier inside and out.
Not only will you work in great company, you will also have access to the following:
- Health, Wellness, and Wellbeing incentives
- Digital fitness programs
- Nutrition guides and recipes
- Self-guided meditation
- Wellbeing podcasts
- Champneys experiences (such as an overnight stay or an ultimate spa day experience)
- App for all schedules, timesheets, annual leave, and all the important things you need at your fingertips.
- In-house social media connecting our Champneys Family
- Employee Assistance Programme, offering counseling sessions and legal advice if required, other perks such as shopping discounts and financial support to list a few benefits.
- Motivating, rewarding, and engaging colleague events.
- Discounted stays for you, your friends, and family at any of our properties.
- Complimentary Spa Day on completion of your probationary period.
- 50% discount on all Champneys products.
- Great discounts on our partner products Elemis and Clarins.
- Discounted membership to our exceptional health clubs.
- Merlin Entertainments Attraction.
- Introduce a friend incentive.
- Long Service celebrations.
- Free parking [Eastwell Manor, Forest Mere, Henlow, Mottram Hall, Springs, Tring, and the College only].
- Professional Uniform.
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