Bartender
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 October 2025 |
| Location: | Derby, DE3 0XX |
| Company: | LGH Hotel Management Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1377256198 |
Summary
Bartender
Derby Mickleover Hotel, Signature Collection By Best Western
Check out the hotel on our virtual tour!The Opportunity
Join Our Team as a Master Mixologist!
Are you a cocktail connoisseur, capable of crafting the perfect Singapore Sling, a zesty Mojito, or a legendary Vodka Martini? If so, we want you to shake things up at our hotel as a bartender!
What You'll Do:
- Engage & Delight: Spark conversations with guests while expertly preparing their beverage orders, using your upselling magic to enhance their experience.
- Create Smiles: Your dynamic personality will shine through, making our guests feel welcome and ensuring they leave with a smile.
- Innovate & Impress: Bring your passion for mixology to the forefront, creating innovative and delicious cocktails that wow our guests.
Benefits
- Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
- Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
- Eye care
- Free legal & money advice
- Counseling sessions
- Hospital & death benefit plans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
- Recipe ideas
- Advice on keeping active and healthy living
- Wellbeing podcasts and tv
- Breathing exercises
- 24/7 advice and support line
- Team reward & recognition
- Free meals on duty
- Free parking
Ideal Candidate
- Passionate about creating and serving exceptional drinks that delight guests
- Proven experience in a similar role within a busy bar or hospitality setting
- Knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktail recipes and a keen interest in mixology
- Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to engage in conversations with guests and suggest personalized drink recommendations
- A positive and outgoing personality with the ability to create a welcoming and fun atmosphere for guests
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure during busy periods
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills to continuously improve the guest experience.
Hotel
Located to the west of Derby, just three miles from the city centre and a 10-15 minute taxi ride from the main Derby train station, the Derby Mickleover Hotel, part of the Signature Collection By Best Western, offers an excellent location with superb transport links.
With the stunning Peak District National Park on your doorstep, it’s perfect for romantic strolls or seasoned walkers. You can also relive the drama of Pride and Prejudice by visiting the magnificent Chatsworth House or seek thrills with the family at nearby Alton Towers.
The hotel features 99 light, contemporary rooms, blending neutral tones with warm splashes of colour and superb bathrooms. This includes nine luxury suites and 15 good value family rooms.
About us
Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.