Grind Coffee
Bartender - Up to £14.50ph

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Grind
Grind is a coffee company that was born in London, and now lives in Manchester! Since opening Shoreditch Grind in 2011, we've expanded across the city with cafés, coffee shops, trucks, and a state-of-the-art coffee roastery. Now, we’ve opened our first location outside of London, in the centre of Manchester.
About Us
Coffee is at the forefront of what we do and who we are. We are coffee specialists and have always aspired to deliver the best quality, service, and consistency of product at all our Grind locations. Each of our cafés has an incredible team serving speciality coffee, mixing cocktails, and cooking amazing food—all to the beat of a great playlist. Now, we’re looking to build another all-star team for our very first café-restaurant in the heart of Manchester, in St Michael’s Square.
Every team at every location is involved in our mission to use coffee as a force for good. Whether it’s through sourcing avocado peel straws and recycled material containers on site, creating the UK’s first home-compostable coffee pods, or using 100% plastic-free packaging, we want to be the world’s most sustainable coffee company. We set up our own charity, the Better Coffee Foundation®, to undo the damage caused by the global coffee industry by recovering ocean-bound plastic with every coffee pod, iced coffee can, and cup of coffee we sell.
The Role
At Grind, we’re always developing our cocktail and bar culture and are now looking for an enthusiastic bartender who enjoys making classical drinks with contemporary twists.
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Our Bartenders focus on the need for consistency and attention to detail when it comes to the classics, and contribute to the seasonal menus alongside the Bar Managers.
Responsibilities
- Great service, cocktail consistency, and quality shaking
- Adherence to company values and rules of professional conduct
- Deliver exemplary service in line with our Steps of Service procedure
- Be punctual at all times and ensure the punctuality of all bar staff
- Wear full and correct uniform always
Requirements
- Possess strong bar & multi-tasking skills
- Basic knowledge of spirits, wine & beer types
- Possess a strong attention to detail
- Ability to adapt and adhere to Grind procedures, specs & house rules
- Possess clear understanding of Steps of Service in line with company standards
Who We're Looking For
- Enthusiastic, with an eagerness to learn new skills and a commitment to personal continuous professional development
- Able to work well under pressure
- Strong time-management skills and strong ability to prioritise tasks
- Quick problem-solving abilities and ability to use initiative
Equality and Diversity
Grind is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or disability status.


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Benefits and Perks
- NEST Pension: We offer a pension scheme to help you plan for your future.
- Financial support: Access to interest-free, short-term loans when you need them most
- Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 in tiered bonuses for referring great talent to our team
- Discounts online: Up to 40% off our retail line online.
- SpectrumLife: Access our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
- Crew Card: Enjoy 50% off all food and drinks, plus two free coffees a day at Grind locations.
- Friends & Family Discount: Share the love with discounts for your friends and family on our website and at our sites.
- Meals on Duty: Enjoy one staff meal on shifts over 8 hours.
- Social Events: Join us for team social events to connect and have fun.
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity: Enjoy enhanced maternity and paternity benefits once eligible.
- Wellbeing Allowance: Up to £75 annually to spend on your wellbeing.
- Birthday Treat: £20 birthday gift
Note: Grind run a tronc scheme, which is managed by an independent tronc master. Tronc payments are variable and not guaranteed, this number is likely to fluctuate depending on site performance and individual eligibility.
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