Job Overview
Working as bartender is a fun, fast-paced and engaging job role. It requires clear communication skills, good personal confidence, strong customer engagement skills, a friendly and outgoing personality and a strong knowledge of the different types of wines, beers and spirits that are served in many bars, clubs, hotels and restaurants across the UK.
As a bartender with GIG you will be responsible for delivering great customer service, producing drinks to the required menu specification in a friendly and engaging manner. It often requires you to think on your feet, offering customers drinks recommendations and options.
At GIG you will get to choose where and when you work, this will enable you to work across a variety of four and five-star establishments, working at some of UK’s top hospitality and events venues to improve and grow your knowledge and skills.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have clear communication skills, patience and attentiveness. You will be happy working in a fun, fast-paced and unpredictable environment managing multiple orders at once while delivering high-quality drinks, cocktails and wine recommendations. You must be able to think on your feet and work well with the entire staff.​
Benefits of working as a Bartender with GIG:
Get paid weekly​
Have the freedom to choose where and when you work
Gain access to free training and skills development programs
Roles available with travel and accommodation provided
Boost your CV with new experience
Variety at work – no sitting behind a desk all day
Use a helpful App - to manage your work easily
Holiday pay - whenever you need and request it
Offices across London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester and Liverpool
Uniform:
The items below are some of the things that our clients might expect you to wear in order to work with them. Uniform requirements are listed on all job postings and may differ, as always you are under no obligation to apply for any shift on the GIG App.
Smart and professional black trousers
Smart buttoned shirt with collar - black or white shirt only
Black tie
and waistcoat
Black polished shoes with black socks and black smart belt
​Uniform may vary depending on client requirements ​ ​
Appearence Guidelines
Hair/Facial Hair
Hair styles must be neat and professional. Tied back & behind ears for women. Neat or tied back for Men. Facial hair must be neat or clean shaven when specified. ​
Makeup/Nails
Makeup must be clear, clean and plain - minimise heavy eyeliner/shadow. Nail varnish must be a natural colour & have no chipping. ​
Jewellery/Tattoos
Keep jewellery to a minimum (wedding ring/watch allowed). Tattoos should be minimised where possible. ​
