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Our historic 19th-century manor house is renowned for exceptional service, beautiful surroundings, and unforgettable guest experiences.\nWhether you're welcoming guests, preparing incredible food, keeping our spaces pristine, or supporting behind the scenes, your role will help shape these memorable moments. You'll join a supportive, friendly team where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged, and no two days are the same.\nAt Norton House Hotel & Spa, it’s not just about delivering excellence to our guests, it’s about creating a workplace where people are proud to belong. If you’re motivated, enthusiastic, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.\nAs a member of our team,you will help create unforgettable moments for guests as they explore our tranquil parkland, celebrate special events, and enjoy our personalised service, with an emphasis on service excellence & consistency.\nIf you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a supportive environment, and enjoy making a real difference to someone’s stay, Norton House Hotel offers an inspiring place to grow your career.\nWhat will the role involve?\nAs a Bartender, you will play a key role in creating an exceptional guest experience by delivering outstanding drink service in a welcoming and professional environment. With excellent attention to detail and a passion for hospitality, you will prepare and serve beverages to the highest standards, ensure the bar area is clean, organised, and fully stocked, and maintain consistency in presentation and service. Your friendly and engaging approach will help create memorable experiences for our guests while contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the bar.\nA strong team player, you will work confidently alongside colleagues across the venue, providing excellent customer service and helping uphold our reputation for outstanding hospitality and quality service.\nThis is a full-time role working 5 days out of 7, including weekends on a rota basis, averaging 40 hours per week, although hours may vary depending on business needs.\nFlexible working hours can be accommodated where possible.\nWhat’s in it for you?\nA competitive hourly rate of £13 with incremental pay reviews based on recognition of commitment and performance, plus a share of service charge.\nA welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated.\nOngoing career development with in-house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry-recognised courses.\n28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.\nUniform and meals on shift provided.\nComplimentary spa and gym access (*where available, restrictions apply at some venues).\nFree onsite parking (where applicable).\nAccess to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.\nCompany pension, enhanced sick pay & Life assurance scheme.\nOnline retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.\nDiscounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.\nAnnual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).\nIntroduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.\nColleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.\nRegular team gatherings and appreciation events.\nAre you Hand Picked?\nWe are looking for proactive and enthusiastic candidates that have a willing attitude and a welcoming and friendly nature. We thrive on excelling together to ensure as a team we deliver service, excellence and consistency, fostering a culture of collaboration, partnership & teamwork. \nYou will have passion and pride in delivering exceptional, high-quality, personalised service to ensure our guests experiences are memorable.\nYou will have previous bar, restaurant, or hospitality experience, with the confidence to work as part of a team and deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced and busy bar environment. Experience preparing and serving a range of beverages, including cocktails, wines, beers, and spirits, would be advantageous.\nWho we are…\nHand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today still remains a family-owned group which has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands.\nDedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day.\nHand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all of our hotels have received the ‘Green Tourism’ accreditation. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners.\nApply Today\nIf you're an experienced Bartender looking to work in a luxury hotel, take the next step in your career with Norton House Hotel and apply now.\nHand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. 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