Senior Bartender

Join us as a Senior Bartenderat The Dorchester recognised as one of The SundayTimes Top 10 Best Places to Work for in 2024 & 2025 and Hotel of the year London at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build andnurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA reflected in ourvalues of passion personality respect working together and creativity. Webelieve that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives oursuccess.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute bestpeople in the industry. When you join us as a Senior Bartender you start aunique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. Youlllearn not only from your fellow Legends but also through our award-winninglearning academy so that you can achieve the highest standards of craftservice and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

What youll do

As a Senior Bartender youll lovewhat you do and take pride in taking care of our guests:

• Preparing cocktails and beverages with precision following recipes and presentation standards both for the bar and for the restaurant. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to seasonal and signature menu development.
• Delivering personalised service by engaging with guests understanding their preferences and offering recommendations from our menu including cocktails spirits and wines.
• Managing orders efficiently by accurately noting guests selections ensuring timely preparations and coordinating with the team and floor staff for seamless service.
• Taking food orders and offering informed recommendations ensuring you have strong knowledge of the food menu including allergens and dietary options.
• Maintaining bar organisation and stock levels including proper handling of glassware garnishes and ingredients.
• Working within structured time frames particularly during peak service periods where food and drinks orders may need to be fulfilled within set time frames while maintaining standards presentation and quality.
• Your role will require attention to detail consistency and passion for hospitality to ensure consistent outstanding service.

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a SeniorBartender but well make sure you are provided with specifics onhow we care for our hotel.

The operational hours of work are shift-based and may be subjected tochange.

These currently set as:

• Monday to Sunday: 10:00 - 01:00

What youll bring

Essential Skills and Experience

• Expertise in cocktail preparation strong knowledge of classic contemporary and signature drinks; including proper techniques for shaking stirring throwing and layering.
• Understanding of spirits wines and liqueurs including their origins flavour profiles and ideal pairings.
• Efficiency in service ability to prepare and serve drinks swiftly while maintaining precision and presentation.
• Exceptional communication skills and guests engagement.
• Professionalism and discretion
• Upselling and story telling

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience as bartender in luxury hotel high-end bar or fine dining establishments.
• Formal training or certification in bartending mixology or WSET

What youll get

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discountswith ourhotels and benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from seasonal ticket loan rental deposit scheme private financial advice and eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events including a summer party winter ball pub quizzes and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a 1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.