Bar Person*** luxury hotel in Edinburgh***

Incredible benefits 

We are looking for a Bar Person to join our team on a full-time basis. We are looking for someone with previous bar and food & Beverage experience within a luxury environment with excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail who enjoys delivering personalised service to guests. This position reports into the F&B Operations Manager, Head Barman & Lounge Manager. 

Location: 100 Princes Street, Edinburgh 

Employment type: Full-time

Working pattern: Shift work 5 days on 2 days off 

Salary: £25,397 per annum + service charge 

Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world.

We are proud to be AA's Hotel Group of the Year (2024)! We have won numerous awards such as Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We are proud in our commitment to developing our own and were honoured to have won for the third time a Princess Royal Training Award (2017, 2020, 2023) by HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds and proud to be the first privately owned company retaining its Platinum Investors in People accolade globally. To further enhance our standing we have won Top Employer (2024) for the United Kingdom which certified our excellent in employee conditions.

100 Princes Street is our first hotel in Scotland and is home to 25 iconic guest rooms and five suites. The hotel’s two signature suites – The Archibald and The Isobel – boast direct views of Edinburgh castle. The interiors of 100 Princes Street are inspired by Scottish explorers and their travels. Scottish artisan weaver, Araminta Campbell, was commissioned to create five bespoke tartans for the hotel, that adorn the walls of every bedroom and suite. A number of bedrooms enjoy stunning views across Princes Street Gardens towards Edinburgh Castle. All guest rooms are equipped with every mod-con, including charging points for a variety of devices. The Wallace is our all-day lounge, dining room, well-stocked bar, library and tasting room, guests can dine on delicious hearty fare, made using the freshest local produce while sipping on a single malt or artisan gin, or relax and enjoy traditional afternoon tea while gazing at Edinburgh Castle. 

Key Responsibilities of a Bar Person:

• Ensuring the bar area and surrounding tables are always set to the highest standards and remain clean and well-organised.
• Make menu recommendations, answer questions and share additional information with guest 
• Working across all areas of the bar, providing a smooth and efficient service throughout.
• Take accurate food & beverage orders as and when required to the correct standards, up-selling additional products where appropriate.
• To prepare bills and collect payments for guest as required
• Assist and work in all food & beverage areas as required by the needs of the business.
• To ensure all restaurant equipment is cleaned, polished and stored correctly.
• Ensure a high level of communication is maintained between the kitchen and other staff to ensure excellent food service.

What are we looking for?

• Previous bar experience in a bartending or similar role within a luxury hotel or hospitality environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, both with guests and colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of service.
• A positive and energetic attitude, with a passion for hospitality and guest service.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that all tasks are completed to the highest standards.

What’s in it for you?

• Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
• Excellent service charge added to your salary every month. 
• Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one. 
• Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600. 
• Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave. 
• 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets. 
• Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide. 
• Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees. 
• Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
• Social and team building events per hotel. 
• Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services. 

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.

Bar Person*** luxury hotel in Edinburgh***

Incredible benefits 

We are looking for a Bar Person to join our team on a full-time basis. We are looking for someone with previous bar and food & Beverage experience within a luxury environment with excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail who enjoys delivering personalised service to guests. This position reports into the F&B Operations Manager, Head Barman & Lounge Manager. 

Location: 100 Princes Street, Edinburgh 

Employment type: Full-time

Working pattern: Shift work 5 days on 2 days off 

Salary: £25,397 per annum + service charge 

Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world.

We are proud to be AA's Hotel Group of the Year (2024)! We have won numerous awards such as Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We are proud in our commitment to developing our own and were honoured to have won for the third time a Princess Royal Training Award (2017, 2020, 2023) by HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds and proud to be the first privately owned company retaining its Platinum Investors in People accolade globally. To further enhance our standing we have won Top Employer (2024) for the United Kingdom which certified our excellent in employee conditions.

100 Princes Street is our first hotel in Scotland and is home to 25 iconic guest rooms and five suites. The hotel’s two signature suites – The Archibald and The Isobel – boast direct views of Edinburgh castle. The interiors of 100 Princes Street are inspired by Scottish explorers and their travels. Scottish artisan weaver, Araminta Campbell, was commissioned to create five bespoke tartans for the hotel, that adorn the walls of every bedroom and suite. A number of bedrooms enjoy stunning views across Princes Street Gardens towards Edinburgh Castle. All guest rooms are equipped with every mod-con, including charging points for a variety of devices. The Wallace is our all-day lounge, dining room, well-stocked bar, library and tasting room, guests can dine on delicious hearty fare, made using the freshest local produce while sipping on a single malt or artisan gin, or relax and enjoy traditional afternoon tea while gazing at Edinburgh Castle. 

Key Responsibilities of a Bar Person:

• Ensuring the bar area and surrounding tables are always set to the highest standards and remain clean and well-organised.
• Make menu recommendations, answer questions and share additional information with guest 
• Working across all areas of the bar, providing a smooth and efficient service throughout.
• Take accurate food & beverage orders as and when required to the correct standards, up-selling additional products where appropriate.
• To prepare bills and collect payments for guest as required
• Assist and work in all food & beverage areas as required by the needs of the business.
• To ensure all restaurant equipment is cleaned, polished and stored correctly.
• Ensure a high level of communication is maintained between the kitchen and other staff to ensure excellent food service.

What are we looking for?

• Previous bar experience in a bartending or similar role within a luxury hotel or hospitality environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, both with guests and colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of service.
• A positive and energetic attitude, with a passion for hospitality and guest service.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that all tasks are completed to the highest standards.

What’s in it for you?

• Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
• Excellent service charge added to your salary every month. 
• Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one. 
• Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600. 
• Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave. 
• 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets. 
• Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide. 
• Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees. 
• Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
• Social and team building events per hotel. 
• Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services. 

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.