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Stuart MacHardy, Nunsmere Hall Hotel

Just wanted to send our thanks for a great couple of days - you will be pleased to know we all thoroughly enjoyed your training - John even said it was the best couple of days since he's been here!

Anyway it is really nice to see proper cocktails being made in the bar at long last, and we are very pleased with the job you guys have done. We are getting lots of compliments about our drinks and also the spirits you suggested so all is good.
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Jan 08

Award winning cocktail bar Loungelover requires an experienced and motivated cocktail waiter/ress.

They are ideally looking for someone who has good comunication skills, is passionate about all spirits and service and of course well presented. Excellent rate of pay will be offered to the right candidate.

For more information call 0207 012 1234 or www.loungelover.co.uk

Loungelover
1 Whitby Street (off Club Row),
Brick Lane,
Shoreditch, London, E2

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Jan 08

the bec bar
26 Tooting Bec Road,
SW17 8BD.
www.thebecbar.com

Chic bar 1 min from Tooting Bec underground requires bar supervisor to be responsible for maintaining high qualities of bar etiquette and the serving of all drinks and food, working with the manager in all areas of bar management.
This is the first bar in a growing business and with work now going ahead with the next outlet, is an excellent opportunity for a smart, well presented individual who is ambitious and can work hard.
Strong customer service skills are a must, as is the ability to work with a team.
Salary will reflect experience and will reflect market rates.
Please call Nick Foster for an interview/ trail .on 07958971642 Immediate start available.

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The Arbiter in Fulham - finalist in Class Magazine's best premium pub 2007- are looking for an Assistant Manager

They are looking for a Head bartender or Trainee Manager for their quality bar and kitchen in fulham, you must have relevant experience, be charismatic, enjoy working in the industry, and have English as a first language.
Start immediately, full training and good salaries and possibility of accommodation offered.

"At the Arbiter we are a small friendly team and pride ourselves on customer service, quality of product and being a fun place to work, if you think you'd fit in then please send your cv and details to nick@arbiter-pubs.co.uk "

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Regional Trainer Opportunity
IPBartenders have recently agreed to sponsor the Class Bar Awards Bar Retail Brand of the Year - celebrating the work we do with many of the UK's top-end multiple bar retailers. One of the finalists, Que Pasa, owned by Marstons is looking for a Regional Trainer for their Bars Division

The trainer will work with the Bars Segment Manager to develop the cocktail menu and review potential new products for our drinks portfolio. You will train and coach cocktail, wine and coffee knowledge across the division.

Along side your cocktail development work, you will also monitor staff induction and e-learning, running workshops and supporting bar managers with the development of their staff through the key holder programme.

You will need previous experience of retail, multi-site environment with an expertise of the cocktail and drinks market. Experience of team training is necessary as is the ability to work across their estate.

If you would like to apply please email your CV and covering letter to
jenny.williams@marstons.co.uk


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Traffic in Holborn is looking a bartender.

Traffic are looking for a quality bartender with good cocktail experience for Mon-Sat, full time shifts.

For more information, or to apply contact;
Greg Winrow or Melanie Evans
Traffic Entertainment
info@traffic.uk.com


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Our good pals Ollie and Nick, who run the fantastic Arbiter Pub in Fulham www.arbiter-pubs.co.uk are opening a new site in the Fitzrovia area.

They're looking for a Manager and Head Bartender who they describe as;

"Must be ambitious and looking to take the next step, have a real passion for drinks, socializing and the industry as a whole.
Excellent cocktail skills and drinks knowledge highly desired. Possibility of live in on site."

Arbiter are an excellent young pub group and they'll be looking for a 5* team for this new site.

If you're interested, get in touch with Nick Worthington Nick@arbiter-pubs.co.uk

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Company of Cooks has recently been awarded a contract to run bars and café operations at the Southbank Centre, near Waterloo and is recruiting now.

There are a number of vacancies for barbacks, dispense bartenders and on an experienced Cocktail Bartender team. The pay rates and opportunities are good and it looks like a great varied environment to work in.

Send your CV to sbcjobs@companyofcooks.com and state the position you're interested in applying for in the subject line. Or find out more about the company at www.companyofcooks.com

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Flair Bartending Work In Malta

Food and Drink Group (the owners of Apartment 195 and the Henry J Beans chain) are looking for 2 flair bartenders who want to work in Malta for 3 months to train the staff in flairing techniques. The site is based in the Corinthia Palace Hotel.

This is a 5 star hotel in Malta. The site is open Mon-Sunday evenings plus Saturday and Sunday lunches.

Accommodation and food are provided as well as the travel costs there and back.

They would need to be available from the end of May until the beginning of September.

This is a top opportunity for any hard working bartender who fancies a great earner in the sun. You can see the hotel at www.corinthiahotels.com or visit www.henryjbeans.co.uk website for info on the brand.

Interested flairers should contact tracy@tfdg.co.uk for more information

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General Manager required for new opening


New pub and steakhouse opening in Kensal Rise looking for General
Manager - send CV to nickmash@mac.com


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Soho House Private Members Club

3 x full time Bartender positions

IPBartenders deliver training for the Soho House bar group, who are currently recruiting for Bartenders for their private members club on Old Compton Street.

Soho House is an exceptional and exclusive club (and haunt of the IPBartenders) with sister venues in NY, Notting Hill and a new site opening in Summer in Shoreditch. It's a great opportunity for career minded and talented bartenders.

Salary for all positions upon application so get in touch with Rob Puffet rob@sohohouse.com


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New Bar opening - Bartenders and Head Bartender vacancies.

13th March 07 - Pure Group Management have contacted us with some interesting job vacancies.

The Island Bar is opening in Charing Cross in April and looking for staff

"The Island will be a new, fresh and exciting environment where patrons can experience the creations of highly trained and attentive bar tenders and waiting staff. It benefits from a 6am licence, music and dance floor. The capacity is approximately 300 people, and the club is located in the heart of west end. The venue is brand new and we are aiming to open in beginning in April."

For more information or to apply contact Natalie Anderson @ Pure Group natalie@puregroup.com

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We're currently working with the Food and Drink Group, a young progressive pub company that owns Jamies Wine Bars, Henry J Beans, Polka and also Apartment 195 in Chelsea.

Apartment 195 is a multi award winning cocktail bar - one of the best in the country - and they're currently recruiting. If you're looking for work and have the necessary skills and experience, then contact the Apt 195 GM Shawn on 07949 615560.

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