Senior Bartender

GAUCHO are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Bartender to join our GAUCHO Newcastle team! The ideal Senior Bartender candidate will be an experienced and passionate bartender, with knowledge in cocktails and spirits. They will be able to deliver all drinks according to the company's specs, following the Cycle of Service. Our Senior Bartender candidate will have experience managing a team and working well under pressure.

Training and benefits

• 50% off your food bill at all GAUCHO restaurants.
• Opportunity to gain qualifications through Apprenticeship Scheme, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee wellbeing platform.
• Career development and progression.
• Staff breakfast and dinner on every shift worked

Key responsibilities of the Senior Bartender

• Maintaining skills and product knowledge as taught at the GAUCHO Academy.
• Attending and responding to all required post-academy company training.
• Supporting, training and acting as a role model to new members of the team.
• Completing quality preparation of all duties to clean, set up, handover and close the bar and shift to standard.
• Maintaining beverage stock, garnishes and glassware as required.
• Service of all drink and food orders in the public bars according to the Cycle of Service standards and timings.
• Quality & consistency focus.
• Ensuring all drinks meet GAUCHO specifications, presentation and timing standards.
• Stock control & waste awareness.
• Supporting BM/HB with stock control, FIFO stock rotation and waste reduction.

Requirements for GAUCHO Senior Bartender

• At least 2 years previous experience in cocktail making.
• Enthusiasm for cocktails and spirits.
• Be confident in a busy, high end environment.