Job Title:               Head Bartender (live in option available)
Location:              Ashridge House, Berkhamsted, HP4 1NS
Reports to:           Food & Beverage Manager

Hours:                  Full time (regular weekend and evening working – annualised hours)

The Opportunity

Our food and beverage team are at the epicentre of our business and deliver the highest level of service to our clients daily. From weddings and afternoon teas to corporate meetings and gala dinners, the team strive to deliver the highest of service to all guests.

We are looking for someone with suitable bar experience, ideally from a fast paced, quality bar background, with a focus on wine and cocktails and a passion for delivering an amazing experience. You should have experience of working amongst a team and possess an aptitude for a modern way of working. 

The right candidate should have a warm, nurturing, calm & patient personality, and should be excited to work in a creative, fast-paced, fluid, and flexible environment.

The other key things we are looking for:

• Great guest service skills and experience with dealing with guests.
• Excellent experience with delivering quality drinks, in a high-volume environment
• A passion for drinks, customer service, hospitality and people
• An understanding of the latest drink trends
• Cellar management and stock taking experience

Candidate Profile

• Strong sense of customer service
• Highly enthusiastic, agile, and has entrepreneurial spirit
• Highly motivated and goal oriented
• Has strong communication skills and teamwork abilities
• Enjoys working under pressure in a high-paced environment
• Goes above and beyond to deliver a high-quality experience

Employee Benefits/Perks

• 25 days paid holiday each year
• Free access to our on-site gym
• Access to the company pension scheme and healthcare schemes
• Free on-site parking (this role requires your own transportation)
• Free access to Ashridge Live, our award-winning online learning resource tool
• Onsite accommodation can be provided if required (monthly rent)

About us

Set in 190 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens, Ashridge House is home to Hult Ashridge Executive Education – a world class leader in providing education to many recognizable household brands around the world.  The magnificent house dating back 800 years is considered one of the finest event venues in the UK.  Having hosted parties for Kings and Queens, Ashridge now provides that same royal service to all its guests whether they be at Ashridge House for a wedding, afternoon tea, educational program or those using our newly opened Courtyard Café.