Bartender

Bartender – Castle Hotel, Windsor – £12.81 p/h plus TRONC and superb benefits.

Start date:

June 2026.

Join the opening team at Pennington’s, a brand-new British Brasserie opening soon within the historic Castle Hotel. We’re looking for charismatic, energetic Bartenders to help us set the standard from day one. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, love creating memorable guest experiences, and have a passion for great drinks and hospitality, we want to hear from you.

• Crafting the
  
  Experience:
  
  Preparing and serving cocktails, wines, beers, and classic drinks with consistency and flair.
• Delivering Excellence:
  Providing warm, attentive service in a stylish, high‑energy brasserie environment.
• Knowing Your Craft:
  Learning our drinks menu, wine list, and seasonal offerings inside out to make confident recommendations.
• Building the Vibe:
  Creating a welcoming bar atmosphere for locals, hotel guests, and visitors alike.
• Working as One Team:
  Collaborating closely with the floor and kitchen teams to ensure smooth service throughout every shift.

• You’re a natural “people person” with a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Previous experience behind a busy bar, in an independent restaurant, brasserie, or hospitality venue is a big plus — but great energy and work ethic matter just as much.
• You stay calm under pressure and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Passionate about cocktails, wine, spirits, and delivering great hospitality.
• Comfortable working a mix of shifts, including evenings and weekends.

• Free and discounted hotel breaks – From the first day of service, you can benefit from a free break of one or two days in any Sutton Hotel Collection hotel within a 12‑month period. Additionally, you, your family and friends are entitled to discounted stays across all our hotels and dining in our restaurants.
• Heka benefits platform – your access to Heka begins from day one and is pre‑loaded with a balance of £150 to use against a wide range of wellness‑focused products, experiences and schemes including health cash plans and gym memberships.
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including cycle to work, tech and electric vehicles (T&Cs apply).
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave (26 weeks at 90% for expectant mothers, four weeks leave at 90% for fathers).
• Loyalty awards, annual social and celebration events.
• Learning and development – an extensive range of training opportunities to facilitate your personal development.
• Wisdom Wellbeing – a confidential service offering therapy, up‑to‑date information, support and advice on a broad range of subjects.
• Subsidised learning courses – we encourage your learning and development and would like to contribute to courses you would like us to explore.

We also provide basic benefits such as free nutritious and tasty meals on duty, complimentary on‑site parking (where available), and bespoke uniforms where appropriate.