W Hotels
Bartender - W Lounge

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Job Number 26101571
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location
1 St James Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, EH1 3AX
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Schedule
Full Time
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Position Type
Non-Management
Position Summary
W Edinburgh is hiring a Bartender to join the W Lounge team! We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique brand in Edinburgh.
Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotel’s work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.
About W Hotels
Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. W Hotels are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. With us, there’s always more. We dare to deliver a different kind of luxury. One that revels in bold ideas and indulges in the unexpected. We believe luxury is the freedom to be yourself and explore desires: whatever, whenever.
About W Lounge
W Lounge is W Edinburgh’s social hub for guests and locals alike. Open from 11am until late, W Lounge showcases the best of Scottish produce in its food offering, complimented with innovative beverage concepts. Whether guests are coming for a cup of coffee, a lunch meeting, a casual dinner or cocktails, W Lounge is the perfect place to be. Situated on the 11th floor, the space offers unrivalled panoramic view across the city, making it one of the most beautiful places in Edinburgh to work and play. In the summer months, our space expands to include our rooftop bar, W Deck, where guests can enjoy the same great service and atmosphere of W Lounge whilst soaking up the summer sun and taking in our 360-degree view of Edinburgh and beyond.
About The Role
Reporting to the W Lounge Manager, the W Lounge Bartender will play a key role in the daily operation of the bar, preparing and serving drinks for guests. You will be part of a team that works together to provide exceptional service to our guests.
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We are looking for someone who is creative, motivated and passionate about what they do!
As W Lounge Bartender, key aspects of your role will include:
- Deliver the highest level of personalized service to our guests
- Prepare drink orders for guests, including bespoke W Edinburgh cocktails
- Issue, open and serve wine and champagne
- Assist the W Lounge floor team during peak periods when required
- Set up and maintain cleanliness and condition of the bar and tables
- Prepare fresh garnishes for drinks
- Stock ice, glassware and paper supplies
- Transport supplies to bar set-up areas
- Wash glassware
- Anticipate and communicate replenishment needs
- Process all payment methods
- Secure liquors, beers, wine, coolers, cabinets and storage areas
- Ensure compliance with all liquor laws and licensing.
- Maintain food hygiene and sanitation standards.
Our ideal W Lounge Bartender is someone who has:
- Previous experience working in high-end, high-volume restaurants and/or bars
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to create memorable experiences for guests
- A positive mindset
- A genuine passion for working in hospitality
In return for your hard work, we give you:
- World class training and development, including leadership development
- Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
- Wellness and mental health programmes
- Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world!
- Discounts for your friends and family
- Specially curated discounts in thousands of shops
About The Property
W Edinburgh brings bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a façade featuring a winding steel ribbon – reflecting the city’s festival spirit – this 12-storey structure is the centerpiece of Edinburgh St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments.
This W hotel redefines the city’s hospitality landscape. Accordingly, it fuses the brand’s signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what’s new in design, fashion, music and culture.


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Opened in November 2023, this W hotel accommodates guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 45 suites. While staying here, guests benefit from the brand’s signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.
A real highlight of this property is its rooftop bar and outdoor terrace, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Among other noteworthy amenities are the W Lounge, a restaurant collaboration with SUSHISAMBA, a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa, with special functions hosted in 2,450 sq ft of modern event space.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, then apply to join the bar team as a Bartender in the W Lounge today!
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
W Hotels’ Mission
Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
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