Bar Supervisor

Middle Eight is a new, 180 room lifestyle luxury hotel with purpose in Covent Garden. We're a relaxed, welcoming, city hotel that offers more than just a room for the night - we offer a holistic experience that changes throughout the day; spaces that not only reflect our local communities, they are part of the fabric of the community, they draw people in and inspire a feeling of belonging.

We're proud of our heritage and surroundings for a very good reason. The hotel stands on the location of Kingsway Hall. Until recently, this address was home to one of the country's foremost recording venues. The hotel reflects the performance culture of Covent Garden and adds to it through performance spaces of its own.

We are currently recruiting for an engaging and outgoing Bar Supervisor to join our Truly Talented team.

As a Bar Supervisor
, you will be responsible for creating an exceptional experience for our guests as well as overseeing the smooth operational running of the bar. You will be preparing and serving a wide range of beverages, opening and closing the bar and creating classic and innovative drinks exceeding guest needs and expectations every time.

What we offer

• £34,000 per annum
• Hotel discounts across all Axiom Hospitality hotels – colleague rates and up to 50% discount on F&B;
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing yearly to 33 days;
• Discounts across retail, restaurants, events and more through our benefits & rewards portal;
• Access to our Employee Assistance Line to support your Mental Health and Wellbeing;
• Use of Wagestream Financial Wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay;
• Yearly complimentary Axiom Xcape stayover after one year of service;
• A growing team with great training, progression, and promotion opportunities;
• Rewards for referring a friend: referral bonus for recommending a new team member starts at £250 per successful hire;
• Free meals while on shift;
• Length of service awards, ranging from 1 year to 3, 5, 10 and 20-year rewards and more!

Your role

The ideal person for this role will be a true epicurean – a food and drink enthusiast, who maintains a solid and up-to-date understanding of the restaurant and bar scene.

You will be expected to maintain the highest standards of hospitality and service in the restaurant and the bar.

Have in-depth knowledge of wines, cocktails and speciality drinks and take pride in learning our food menu as well. And enjoy engaging with guests, getting to know our regulars and learning to anticipate their needs.

You’ll work in a busy and hardworking team environment, where you’ll continually learn and develop.

If you are passionate & looking to develop within a truly talented team, get in touch with us today!

The core skills and experience required to succeed

• Truly passionate about the Hospitality Industry;
• Managing the day-to-day operations and activities within the Bar, ensuring the team deliver an exceptional experience for our guests;
• Team player who communicates well with all colleagues;
• Previous experience as a bartender in a busy environment ;
• Excellent personal presentation;
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety procedures;
• Ability to function independently with a minimum of supervision;
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing ;
• To be an enthusiastic team player with a flexible approach.

You must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates prior to commencing employment.

Having these core skills will put you one step further to joining Axiom Hospitality and Middle Eight.

Opportunities for all

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