Location: The Cocktail Bar (The Merchant Hotel), Belfast
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Posted date: 14/10/2024
Closing date: 22/10/2024
The spectacular Cocktail Bar at the Merchant Hotel is currently 1 of only 20 bars in the world with the coveted ‘two-pin’ status in the Pinnacle Guide and has been ‘The World’s Best Hotel Bar’, as judged by Tales of the Cocktail internationally acclaimed festival.
The Merchant Hotel is a sumptuous 5* hotel situated in Belfast City Centre. We are currently recruiting for a Supervisor to join our team in The Cocktail Bar.
The candidate should have strong leadership skills with the ability to train and develop a team and be able to deliver excellent customer care.
The role will involve
Using several computer packages, so strong IT skills are essential.
Supervising a team of 15 people
Flexibility to work shift patterns to meet the needs of the business
Some understanding of cash handling, rotas, payroll and stock control procedures
Ability to further improve and build on existing Bar standards in both food and beverage through staff training
Overseeing functions for the Bar
The essential criteria for this position is:
2 years experience in a high end cocktail environment
Keen interest in delivering 5* service
An excellent knowledge of spirits and mixed drinks
One years’ experience managing people management
The desirable criteria for this position is:
A minimum of 1 years experience in a similar supervisory role is desirable.
The Merchant Hotel offers staff:
Complimentary overnight stay in The Merchant Hotel with dinner and breakfast in The Great Room Restaurant. *subject to contract
Company group discount 20% off food in The Cloth Ear, Bullitt Hotel, The National and Little Wing Pizzeria
Regular wellbeing initiatives including free counselling through our safe space
Generous service charge
Paid breaks
29 days holiday pro rata (including your birthday)
Seasonal parties and gifts
Classroom and Online Training
The Merchant Hotel Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. The Merchant Hotel reserve the right to apply enhanced shortlisting criteria