Bartender (0-hours Casual Contract), The Savoy Hotel

Job Description Company DescriptionThe Savoy is one of the world's most iconic hotels. We are the original British luxury hotel, opened in 1889, and have a reputation for outstanding service excellence. We blend our rich history with innovation, and have played host to royalty, world leaders, and legends of the stage and screen. Today, we pride ourselves on creating special memories for our guests by delivering the very best in five-star luxury hospitality.Our award-winning, colleague-centric culture truly differentiates us in the luxury hospitality marketplace. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, along with outstanding career development opportunities globally within Fairmont.Top Ten (Big Organisations) Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025HR in Hospitality Awards 2025: Excellence in Employee Experience HR Team of the Year HR Leader of the Year awarded to our Director of People & Culture, Sally WebsterInstitute of Hospitality Awards 2025 Talent Development Team of the YearJob DescriptionJob title:Casual BartenderDepartment:Bars, F&BInspired & supported by:Head of BarsSalary: 19.31 per hour including service chargeAbout The American BarThe American Bar is the longest surviving cocktail bar in London and one of the most renowned in the world. Serving classics with a twist, new and vintage creations the American Bar is an icon in cocktail history and has played host to legendary bartenders historic figures such as Harry Craddock, author of The Savoy Cocktail Book, and Ada Coley Coleman and now you. The American Bar first opened in 1893 and has since served countless well-known faces, from Winston Churchill to Ernest Hemingway. It remains at the forefront of the industry, winning Worlds Best Bar at Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards 2018 and Worlds 50 Best Bars 2017.About The Beaufort BarThe dramatic jet-black and gold dcor of the Beaufort Bar provides the perfect setting for glamour and luxury. It is the hidden gem in the hotel with a discreet entrance and a cool late night vibe. Open from Thursday to Saturday nights, with a DJ playing after dark, the Beaufort Bar is a glamourous location to enjoy creative cocktails, prestige spirits and rare vintages. The Beaufort Bars menu, takes guests on a journey across centuries and through flavours. Focusing on the finest wines and Champagnes, with cocktails created to evoke the very specific flavour bouquets of the Champagne region and a luxurious bar dining menu, Nocturne creates a night-time world of seduction and indulgence.Your Purpose Will BeYou are an ambassador for exceptional service that is the hallmark of our Savoy bar experience. Your warm, personal attention and passion for mixology is worth raising a glass to.You Will Be Accountable ForDelivering a memorable and professional 5 star beverage experience Advising guests through enthusiastically sharing your knowledge about our F&B offeringDelivering on all standards, policies and procedures to create memorable luxury guest experiencesYour Key Responsibilities & Contribution Will BeDelivering an extraordinary service experience to the highest industry standards with a distinctive personal touch as one team in the bar and on the floorMixing drinks in a timely manner and based on our standardised recipes and service standardsAssisting guests regarding menu choices in an informative and enthusiastic wayBoosting our revenue through upselling and other creative initiativesBeing part of the creative process of our beverage menus across the hotelHaving a good knowledge of mixology and contributing your ideas to creating new and relevant recipesSharing knowledge of mixology, our offering, promotions, general hotel information and Savoy storiesFollowing all safety and sanitation and COVID policies when handling food and beverageQualificationsWhat you will need to do this role:Essential1-2 years bartending experience in a luxury environmentPassion for and understanding of 5 star hospitality and what it takes to deliver itEmpathetic with a talent for building rapport, and reading each guests desired level of interactionQuick thinking, resourceful and able to solve problems in the momentAble to remain calm and courteous at all timesAble to work well under pressure in a fast paced and changing environmentAble to work collaboratively as part of a teamWilling to work in rotating shifts including weekends and public holidaysGood knowledge of spoken and written EnglishRights to work in the UKDesirableBasic knowledge with a POS SystemBasic knowledge with Open tableIndustry related certifications (i.e. WSET)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.Additional InformationWhats in it for you?Competitive salary, pensionAccrued holidaysExclusive discounts:Savoy, Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor hotels (friends & family rates included)50% off at American & Beaufort Bars, Afternoon Tea, spa, florist, and select Gordon Ramsay restaurants20% off at other Gordon Ramsay restaurants and Restaurant 1890Colleague restaurant, interfaith prayer room and wellness roomLaundry services for all colleaguesGym accessLocal discounts for F&B and retail

Created: 2025-12-10