Bar Assistant

Bar Assistant - Manchester

Hourly Rate
: £13

Contract
:
Permanent, 16 hours per week

Working Hours
: 6:30am – 01:00am, various days & shift patterns. Flexibility required

Designed for the life blood of the city such as graduates starting their careers, Union CoLiving apartments provide a platform for young professionals to thrive. Union will use a resident social app to help people connect based on shared interests, facilitating in‑building events and group activities.

Our very first resident café/bar is officially open. Base is a sweet spot for residents and guests to unwind, grab a coffee during the day or a cocktail in the evening! We’re looking for our next Bar Assistant to deliver a luxury service to our residents and guests.

Provide an exceptional & personalised service to residents by anticipating and delivering to their needs. Playing a key role in the success of our luxury apartment building. Our bar team have the opportunity to embrace their creativity, bring fresh ideas to the table, and make their mark on an exciting venture that redefines the standard of residential living in the city.

• Provide high‑quality bar service, ensuring guest satisfaction, and maintaining a luxurious bar environment
• Develop and maintain in‑depth knowledge of the menu and offerings to answer guest inquiries, provide recommendations, and enhance their dining experience.
• Mix ingredients to make cocktails, spirits, and non‑alcoholic drinks
• Prepare and serve high‑quality coffee and hot drinks:
  This includes brewing, steaming, and crafting specialty drinks with precision and consistency.
• Take orders, serve drinks, and recommend drinks based on customer preferences.
• Deliver exceptional customer service. Serve drinks to guests in a timely manner and proactively attend to their needs, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience.
• Ensure all guests have a unique and memorable experience by delivering top‑tier customer service throughout their visit.
• Accurately process all guest orders through the till systems, issue bills, and handle payment transactions with attention to detail.
• Keep the bar clean, stocked, and organised. Assist with regular health and safety checks, maintain cleanliness, and uphold the highest standards of hygiene and safety in the bar area.
• Complete set‑up, handover, and close‑down duties to a high standard, ensuring the workspace is always ready for the next shift or service.

• Maintain the upkeep of our premium site & facilities; communal areas must be cleaned and maintained to a high standard.
• Be a point of contact for any potential incident or emergency that may occur onsite.
• Maintain waste management areas adhering to health & safety regulations, ensuring potential hazards are addressed / cleaned / tidied / reorganised as required.

• An experienced Bar Assistant, well‑versed in delivering premium experiences to residents & guests.
• Experienced cocktail mixologist
• Barista experience would be a welcomed addition
• Event management experience would be a significant advantage; however full training is provided.
• Our operations run seamlessly with the support of a variety of technology systems and software; our Bar Assistants must be technologically astute.

• Union CoLiving operate a multi‑cultural environment, welcoming colleagues and residents from all over the world with a variety of cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs. All Vita colleagues must deliver a diverse and equal approach to colleagues and residents alike.
• Excellent communication skills. English will be the primary spoken language; however multi‑lingual skills would be warmly welcomed.
• Strong organisational and leadership qualities with an ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Adaptability, creativity & positivity.
• Resilience, with an ability to effectively navigate unexpected situations.
• Able to carry out tasks that may involve extended periods of standing and repetitive movements, with reasonable adjustments considered where required.
• Flexibility:
  Our facilities are open to residents 24 hours a day, 356 days a year including all bank holidays,…