Bartender
£12.71 - £14.00 depending on experience | Full-time and part-time positions available
Evenings, weekends, bank holidays included
Milk Wood House, The Dylan Coastal Resort, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire
A well-made drink, a well-run bar, and a room that feels right because of you.
We're building our bar team at Milk Wood House. The bar is open daily, so we need people who can cover a range of shifts, whether that's full-time hours, or a couple of evenings that fit around everything else.
You'll run the bar for guests visiting Milk Wood House, working across our drinks list from the classics through to our own creations, so every guest gets a drink made properly, whether it's their first visit or their fifth.
The drinks matter most. We're looking for someone with a basic knowledge of traditional and modern mixology, and a head for the numbers behind the bar too—stock take, menu costing, and menu engineering are all part of keeping things running properly, not just on the night but week to week. WSET Level 1 (or equivalent) is required.
It's a role that suits someone who takes pride in a well-built drink, likes the pace of a busy service, and wants a hand in how the bar performs, not just how it pours.
What you'll be doing
Behind the bar
Preparing and serving drinks to a consistent standard - classic cocktails through to our own creations
Setting up and closing down the bar, including stock rotation and mise en place
Keeping the bar, glassware and equipment clean and presentable throughout service
Basic wine and spirit knowledge to advise guests and make recommendations
Following recipes and pour standards so every drink is consistent, whoever's on shift
Stock and numbers
Taking part in regular stock takes and keeping accurate records
Supporting menu costing and pricing, so the drinks list stays profitable as well as popular
Helping with menu engineering — knowing what earns its place on the list and what doesn't
Ordering and rotating stock, and keeping on top of wastage
With guests
Delivering friendly, attentive service across the bar and any table orders
Handling payments accurately and keeping the till reconciled
Responding to guest requests and special occasions with genuine hospitality
Flagging anything that needs attention
Across the shift
Working safely and legally around licensing law and Challenge 25
Keeping the bar area secure, and cash and stock accounted for
Locking up and leaving the bar ready for the next shift
What we're looking for
Reliable above all — a busy bar only works if everyone turns up
Weekend & evening availability
Comfortable working under pressure during a full service
Basic knowledge of traditional and modern mixology
Basic knowledge of financials — stock take, menu costing, menu engineering
WSET Level 1 (or equivalent) required
Friendly, guest-focused, and comfortable striking up conversation
Discreet and trustworthy — you'll be handling cash, stock and guest trust
Own transport is helpful given the hours and location
Previous bar experience is welcome; hotel or resort bar experience is a real plus
What we offer
Full-time and part-time positions available
Extra hours available for holiday and sickness cover if you want them
Full training, and all equipment and uniform provided
Staff discounts across Seasons Holidays resorts
A stunning coastal setting and a team that looks after each other
Immediate start available