Bartender - Manchester, Greater Manchester

Job Type: Part Time - Casual

Location: Co-op Live Eastlands Arena

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry.  Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

About the Venue

Co-op Live will offer a food and beverage hospitality service that will put us head and shoulders above the crowd, as we welcome over 23,500 fans and amazing artists to taste the delicious food and drinks unique to the space in Manchester.

With 32 amazing bars and restaurants and 12 premium lounges and clubs – we’re going to be delivering an exceptional hospitality service for the people of Manchester and beyond. On the menu will be great food, seasoned with world class service and all with a planet friendly vibe in the heart of our vibrant community.

Role Purpose

As we opened our doors, we’re excited to announce that we are looking for talented Premium Bartenders to deliver a unique beverage hospitality experience for our highest end areas of premium hospitality.

You will be a part of a talented and engaged colleagues who instinctively strive to exceed expectations, supporting us in creating the best live music experience in the UK by delivering memorable fan experience and delivering experiences which help us to stand out!

Due to scheduled working hours all applicants must be 18+ by APRIL 2024. This is a casual role offering flexible shifts available around your other commitments - involves shifts at evenings and weekends.

Start Date: Upon completion of DBS check

Knowledge, skills & experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience as a bartender.  Mixology skills with an extensive knowlede of spirits, wines and craft cocktails. A willingness to get stuck in different areas is crucial, as every day will be different, and we need to be prepared for every challenge!  Effective communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Our Inclusion Commitments

Our venue is for the fans, the artists, everyone! Attracting a diverse workforce which reflects our local community is what will make our venue the best music venue in the UK!

We understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.

We are committed to creating a great place to work amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. There is something for everyone at Co-op Live, come and get involved.

If you do require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.

We will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the required skills necessary to fulfil the role.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.