Job Description

Bartender, Manchester

Morning Breakfast, Daytime, Evening & Late Night Shift Patterns & Duties

Hourly Rate: £12.71 plus generous benefits (please see below).

Contract: Permanent, zero hour. A typical expectation of 30-40 hours per week

Required Days of Work: Weekdays and weekends. Flexibility is required throughout the week

Working Hours: Varied shift patterns, between the hours of 8am - 1am. Full flexibility required.

House of Social Food Hall is Manchester’s newest and most exciting food hall. A collection of five independent kitchens, serving food and drink to suit every taste and time.

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Bartender to be part of one of Manchester’s most exciting hospitality destinations, creating a vibrant atmosphere and delivering outstanding service with every interaction.

House of Social’s Bartender

Whether crafting perfectly served drinks, building genuine connections with guests or bringing great energy to every shift, this role plays a key part in delivering the exceptional hospitality, atmosphere and service that House of Social is known for.

• Create memorable guest experiences through exceptional service and hospitality.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks to brand standards.
• Recommend drinks with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Maintain a clean, organised and well-stocked bar throughout service.
• Deliver fast, consistent service during busy trading periods.
• Process orders and payments accurately using point of sale (POS) systems.
• Monitor stock levels and support effective stock rotation.
• Follow licensing, Challenge 25, food safety and health and safety procedures.
• Represent House of Social with energy, professionalism and pride.

Who We’re Looking For

A passionate and customer-focused Bartender who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment. This role suits someone who brings energy to every shift, takes pride in delivering great service, builds genuine connections with guests and enjoys being part of a collaborative team committed to creating memorable experiences at House of Social.

Professional Experience

• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wines, beers and premium drinks service.
• Experience delivering excellent customer service in a busy, fast-paced venue.
• Confidence handling orders, payments and POS systems accurately.
• Understanding of licensing laws, Challenge 25 and responsible alcohol service.
• Experience maintaining high standards of bar presentation, cleanliness and stock control.

Personal Qualities and Characteristics

• A genuine commitment to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds feel respected, valued and welcomed.
• Adaptable, positive and proactive, with a willingness to support changing operational needs.
• Resilient and resourceful, demonstrating sound judgement when responding to unexpected situations.
• Able to carry out the duties of the role, which may include periods of standing and repetitive tasks. Reasonable adjustments will be considered where appropriate.
• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to support a 24-hour operation, including weekends, bank holidays and peak trading periods. Every effort will be made to accommodate religious, cultural and personal commitments while maintaining service delivery to residents.

This role is ideal for someone with experience as a Bartender, Bar Team Member, Mixologist or Hospitality Team Member within a bar, restaurant, food hall or events venue. Perfect for a customer-focused hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys delivering exceptional guest experiences and takes pride in serving great drinks with energy, personality and professionalism.

Why Join the House of Social Food Hall Team?

We believe exceptional experiences start with exceptional people. That's why we invest in our colleagues, providing opportunities to grow, develop and build rewarding careers within a business that is redefining premium hospitality.

Career Development – Whether your Vita career is a medium or long-term venture; we onboard all employees by means of a thorough induction and learning & development programme, delivering professional progression via our training & recognition schemes.

Perkbox – All employees are given access to a Perkbox account, enabling them to choose lifestyle perks and discounts that matter by giving points to spend on a wide range of products, services & experiences, such as; cinema tickets, supermarket savings, discounted days out, a daily coffee or a summer holiday – there’s something to suit everyone!

Recognition Programmes – We recognise and celebrate our people via numerous recognition schemes, such as employee of the month vouchers, community champion, experience awards, golden buzzer awards, work anniversaries etc.

24/7 Employee Assistance – The wellbeing of our colleagues is of vital importance to Vita Group. All employees have access to a confidential service; offering support and guidance for personal or work-related issues that may be impacting wellbeing.

Parties & Events – We expect high standards from our people and like to reward demanding work by hosting parties and events each year, encouraging colleagues to let their hair down, have a great time and celebrate success together.

Royal London Pension – We care about our people and their future. Vita Group contribute a financial value of 3% of salary to your pension pot in addition to 5% employee contribution to help prepare for the future.

Holidays – Holidays are paid on a pro-rata basis which is reflective of hours worked. Our team receive 28 days paid holiday including England & Wales Bank Holidays, pro-rata.

Right to Work & DBS

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship. Therefore, if you do require a company to sponsor your Right to Work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application further.