Events staff - Buxton

Blue Arrow is proud to offer a fantastic opportunity to work in Buxton as bar and events staff.

Hours
Monday - Sunday 9am-5pm or 6pm-midnight *you can pick what events you are available for*

Salary
£11.44 per hour

If you have the skills to chat to anyone, make them feel welcome and make their favourite drink then you're the Bartender we are looking for. As a great multi-tasker you'll also be able to stay on top of your bar area, keep it clean and tidy and support your colleagues during busy times.

Your skills include:
Excellent communication skills
Good customer service and interpersonal skills
Good listening skills
The ability to up-sell products and comfortably give personal recommendations
Experience with conflict resolution and customer complaints
Ability to multitask
A strong attention to detail when taking orders, mixing drinks and ensuring portion sizes are correct
Good organisational skills
Strong observational skills
Good numeracy and cash handling skills
Computer literate, experience using programs to order stock items and electronic point of sale (EPOS) systems
Ability to stand for long periods on shift and lift heavy boxes/items safely

You will:
Be able to work at a fast pace and under pressure
Have a positive, can-do attitude
Be personable and approachable demeanour
Be someone who take pride in their work and enjoys the work environment
Be well-presented and comfortable, in a way that's suitable for the environment you are working in

In this role you will:
Assessing customer preferences and making drink recommendations
Complying with all food and beverage regulations
Providing a friendly guest experience for patrons
Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff, preparing and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail.
Confidently checking identification to verify legal age requirements for customers
Mixing beverages using an extensive range of ingredients including liquor, bitters, soda, water, sugar, and fruits
Slicing, pitting, and preparing fruit garnishes for drinks, and if applicable, creating unique drinks
Organising the bar area to streamline drink preparation and inventory
Satisfying patron requests in a timely manner, by developing and maintaining an efficient work pace and organised station
Limiting customer problems by restricting alcohol intake where appropriate and attempting to curtail inappropriate behaviour
Taking money for drinks served and providing change as needed
Balancing cash receipts, maintaining an accurate cash drawer throughout the night
Performing alcohol and stock inventories to help maintain proper inventory levels
Cleaning the bar, tables, chairs, and work area to maintain a clean and sanitary environment
If required, preparing and serving appetisers, snacks, or other food items for customers at the bar
Planning bar menus and specials as required

Blue Arrow Benefits
Dedicated consultants and a 24/7 phone line
Weekly pay
Dedicated app and portal to see your rotas, shifts and much more
Superstar of the month
Auto enrolment into pension schemes

What next?
If you are interested in the above role and feel you can meet the requirements, we please ask all applications are made via the click apply button, and we will aim to process your application as quickly and as efficiently as possible.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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