Bartender

W London - why where else? 

Are you passionate about creating an exciting experience for our guests at our vibrant Perception Bar? Do you love working in a fun lifestyle Luxury Brand? Do you love helping colleagues achieve the best? Are you looking for your next step in Marriott or joining the Global Hotel group that is Marriott? Then this could be for you. 

What are we looking for in a Bartender?

Previous bar experience in hospitality, confidence in being a part of a team, experience dealing with customers, happy, confident and proactive when interacting with guests, is prepared to work weekends and evenings.  

Prepare drink orders for guests according to specified recipes using measuring systems. Issue, open, and serve wine/champagne bottles. Set up and maintain cleanliness and condition of bar, bar unit, tables, and other tools. Prepare fresh garnishes for drinks. Stock ice, glassware, and paper supplies. Transport supplies to bar set-up area. Wash soiled glassware. Remove soiled wares from bar top and tables and place in designated area. Anticipate and communicate replenishment needs. Process all payment methods. Count bank at end of shift, complete designated cashier reports, resolve any discrepancies, drop off receipts, and secure bank. Secure liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets, and storage areas. Complete closing duties.

Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience within customer service and bartending. 

License or Certification: NONE

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and benefits including pension and life assurance.
• 20 days of holiday excluding public holidays (increase to 27 days with length of service)
• Laundry services & dry cleaning for uniform.
• Colleague restaurant.
• Apprenticeship/Placement opportunities.
• Extensive learning and Training Opportunities.
• Experience a complementary stay after successful completion of probation at W London.
• Employee assistance program.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• The largest Hospitality Company Travel discount scheme on the Globe - Travel the world with Marriott. 
• 20% Discount in all F&B outlets within Marriott Properties.
• 30% discount at our Spa.
• Access to our service charge scheme. 

Come and join our vibrant team here at W London!

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.