Bartender – The Piano Works Cardiff

Piano Works (Nightcap Plc.); Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Bartender – The Piano Works

What’s in It for You?

• Earn as you learn – with skill based pay we will increase your hourly rate as you develop new skills.
• Your dedication to the customer experience will be rewarded with a generous service charge.
• An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
• Deals and discounts with a wide range of businesses through our discount portal.
• Early access to your pay through Wagestream.
• £10,000 life assurance to support your loved ones if the worst happens.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.
• Training and development opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us!
• Fun and vibrant working environment with a fantastic team.

About Us:

The Piano Works are coming to Cardiff — and we’re on the lookout for full and part-time, fun-loving, passionate, and guest-focused Barbacks to join our growing family. Already a hit in London with two buzzing live music venues in Covent Garden and Farringdon, we're bringing the same high-energy mix of restaurant, bar, concert, and non-stop party to the heart of Cardiff.

If you're passionate about hospitality, live music, and making guests smile, and you’ve got around a year’s experience in fast-paced environments like bars, clubs, live music venues, or experiential party spaces — we’d love to hear from you.

What We Need:

Our bar team consists of cocktail-making experts who not only craft our unique concoctions but do so with lightning-fast speed and precision. As a Cocktail Bartender, you'll be intuitive, socially interactive, and obsessed with the smallest details. You'll enjoy engaging with our guests and take immense pride in delivering exceptional and memorable experiences every single time.

Even if you’re new to the cocktail game, don’t worry, we have the best trainers in the industry to teach you everything you need to know about cocktails.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve a diverse range of cocktails, mocktails, and other beverages to our guests, following recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner, providing excellent service and recommendations based on their preferences.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area, ensuring all utensils, glassware, and ingredients are well-stocked and readily available.
• Ensure that all cocktails are prepared with consistency, quality, and attention to detail.
• Adhere to all safety and hygiene regulations, including responsible alcohol service guidelines.
• Collaborate with the barback and other team members to maintain a smooth and efficient operation.
• Upsell and promote featured cocktails, specials, and events to enhance the guest experience and increase revenue.

Skills and Experience:

• Resilient and adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Honest, hardworking and a team player.
• Confident, self-motivated, and driven professional.
• A multi-tasker who is fast and charismatic.
• Have experience with Cocktail bartending and free pouring is desired, but not essential.
• Not afraid to start a party!