Bar Staff_SMWS Leith
Salary £ 12.60 per hour
The Vaults, 87 GILES STREET EDINBURGH EH6 6BZ
Vacancy listed 31/01/2025
Application deadline 14/02/2025
Details
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We are currently recruiting for part-time position.
 

The Company

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is internationally renowned for our mission to host the world's most colourful whisky experiences. The society was formed out of the unconventional – we think a little bit differently and make it our mission to build a community and a range of experiences to be shared. Over the last three years, the Society has doubled in size and in a fast-paced environment our reputation has grown from strength to strength and our staff team of exceptional hosts has expanded like never before.

The Society Personalities – Unconventional, Expert, Playful, Inclusive

Treating members personally at every touch point, however big the society becomes.

Creating opportunities for members to interact and play an active role.

Applying our expertise to perfecting every detail.

Giving an unconventional twist, however small, to everything we do.

Ensuring every experience, however playful, is rooted in expertise and quality.

 

Purpose of the role

We are looking for a true bartending professional with hospitality experience and a real focus on creating memories for our valued members and guests.

You need to be naturally passionate about genuine customer service and have experience delivering fantastic service by creating a great environment. The ideal candidate will also have an interest in whisky and cocktails.  

You will be warm, engaging, outgoing and confident, have an eye for detail and highly motivated to strive for perfection. Along with a commercial understanding to promote all aspects of the Society, including membership sales, whisky tasting and member events.

The Bar Staff position will report to the Venue Manager.

 
 

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Serving whiskies, beers, wines and cocktails
·         Encourage and support the integration of food service within the venue.
·         With the Venue Manager, maintain an effective Stock system; monitor of all stock to and from the bar.
·         Assist with the smooth and efficient running of the venue
·         Ensure good communication between all venue staff and other departments
·         Participate in Cocktail training and Whisky Outturn tasting sessions
·         Participate in staff meetings as and when required
·         Ensure all areas are clean and tidy at all times

There is an opportunity to become an SMWS Ambassador to host tastings and events. This attracts additional payment. 

 

Skills and qualifications

·         Proven bartending and serving skills
·         Strong customer service orientation
·         Knowledge of food safety regulations
·         Basic math skills for handling transactions
·         Previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment (ideally 2 years)
·         Excellent time management abilities
·         Familiarity with computer networking systems to enhance service efficiency

Benefits

1. Staff bottle allocation
2. SMWS Staff Membership
3. Private Medical Care with Aviva
4. Group Life Insurance (Death in service)
5. Discretionary bonus scheme
6. 34 days holidays inclusive of statutory days
7. 30% off bottles and drinks at SMWS
8. Income protection and critical illness cover
9. Bike to work scheme
10. Electric car scheme
11. £100 annual allowance for glasses (screen users only)
12. Workplace Nursery scheme
13. Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
14. Auto-enrolment pension scheme
15. Salary exchange pension scheme
16. Charitable Giving and Volunteering
17. Birthday voucher
18. Annual Staff Party
19. Long service award gift and celebration

Details

1. Staff bottle allocation
At the start of each tax year (April) you will receive up to £500 retail value in vouchers to spend on bottles at our venues for you to explore and enjoy our marvellous liquid.

2. SMWS Staff Membership
All of our employees automatically become members of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, the worldwide whisky club with over 40,000 members who treasure flavour and the joy of shared experiences with whisky in its purest form.

3. Private Medical Care with Aviva
All employees at ASC have the option to opt in to this benefit from day 1 of employment. We pay the premium, and you must pay the ‘benefit in kind’. Cover for family is not paid by ASC, however you can add them onto your policy at your own cost, paid through monthly salary payment.

4. Group Life Insurance (Death in service)
Upon completion of 12-month service with the company this benefit provides insurance to cover a lump sum benefit to the employee’s named recipient in the event of their death.

5. Discretionary bonus scheme
The ASC Bonus Scheme is an annual, non-contractual benefit that allows our people to take part in the success of our company.

6. 34 days holidays inclusive of statutory days
Unless your contract of employment states otherwise, full time staff are entitled to 34 days holidays per year at ASC. If you are part time, your annual holiday allowance will be pro-rated.

7. 30% off bottles and drinks at SMWS
Whether visiting venues for food and drinks or to purchase bottles, all employees at ASC will receive 30% off their bill.

8. Income protection and critical illness cover
After 12 months service, employees with eligible conditions who are off work for 6 months and longer receive 66.7% of their base salary until they are fit to come back to work or reach the retirement age.

9. Bike to work scheme
This benefit scheme offers our employees the opportunity to save up to 43.25% on the cost of bicycles and/or safety equipment.

10. Electric car scheme
Please speak to the ASC People Team to request further details.

11. £100 annual allowance for glasses
Employees can claim back up to £100 on prescription glasses or contact lenses annually. This benefit is available for screen users who mostly work on a PC.

12. Workplace Nursery scheme
Our workplace nursery scheme is run by Enjoy Benefits and allows you to pay for your nursery fees before tax and NI deductions on your monthly salary (salary exchange), meaning you can save on the total cost of your monthly childcare.

13. Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
An EAP is a confidential employee benefit designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health, and general wellbeing.
Our EAP service provides a support network that offers expert advice and guidance 24/7, covering a wide range of issues.

14. Auto-enrolment pension scheme
The Company offers an auto-enrolment pension scheme with Peoples Pension and follows the Government Legislative requirements at all times.

15. Salary exchange pension scheme
Salary exchange pension schemes are a tax efficient way for employees to pay into their workplace pension. They can help you increase your take home pay by lowering your tax and National Insurance contributions. Our scheme is run through Husky, as with the Auto-enrolment scheme, our workplace pensions are with The People's Pension.
16. Charitable Giving and Volunteering
We know that many of you have a cause that you are very passionate about, as a result we will match any fund raising you carry out up to £200 per year per staff member. We give every employee an additional day volunteering leave each year, for you to be able to physically support a charity or volunteering activity of your choice.

17. Birthday voucher
As a small token from us, each employee receives a £25 Highstreet Voucher on their birthday each year.

18. Annual Staff Party

19. Long service award gift and celebration
In recognition of employee’s length of service ASC offer milestone rewards such as vouchers and extra annual leave, from 5 years, right up to 20 years’ service

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