Bartender – Orangery

Location: On-site in Knutsford, Cheshire, North-West England (not remote)

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is one of the North West’s most distinguished luxury destinations. Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside and surrounded by a championship golf course, the resort combines Fairmont’s world-renowned elegance with the warmth and character of its local heritage. Renowned for exceptional service and attention to detail, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere offers guests an indulgent escape featuring world-class spa experiences, exceptional dining, and outstanding leisure facilities. Whether visiting for relaxation, celebration, or business, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is dedicated to creating unforgettable moments and delivering the very best in 5-star luxury hospitality.

Your purpose will be:

You are an ambassador for exceptional service that is the hallmark of our Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere Club Orangery bar experience. Your warm, personal attention and passion for mixology is worth raising a glass to.

• Set up and maintain the bar area according to standards and procedures
• Provide excellent guest service, including warm greetings, personalised attention, and prompt order-taking
• Prepare and serve drinks and snacks efficiently, ensuring proper temperature and quality
• Create new beverages and cocktails, upsell products, and promote food and beverage offers to maximise sales revenue
• Handle billing accurately and process payments
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area and adhere to food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP)
• Manage stock, including ordering supplies and preparing garnishes
• Report complaints, incidents, or irregularities to management and actively seek guest feedback
• Clean and maintain operational equipment and implement cost-control measures

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.