Five Points Taproom Bar Staff

Posted: February 8th 2023 Closing Date: March 31st 2023 Salary: £11.05 p/h (London Living Wage) - flexible hours

We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate bartenders to bring their A-game to our Five Points Brewery & Taproom. Our venue is the largest brewery & taproom in Hackney, where we host tours, tastings and events, alongside a delicious offering of tank-fresh pints, a variety of beers across keg and cask, and a wider spirits, wine and softs selection. We also have an incredible outdoor area for customers to enjoy during the summer.

We are recruiting bartenders with excellent customer service, great teamwork and interpersonal skills, and experience working in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge and interest around craft beer is a big plus, as we’d love the successful candidates to inform and engage our customers in what they’re drinking. There’s also a great opportunity to put your mark on the menu; helping us expand our offering of beers, cocktails and more.

A row of silver beer taps, with a pint being filled with beer under one of them.

What we’re looking for:

● Excellent communication skills

● Enthusiastic, personable and friendly

● A passion for craft beer and the opportunity to work within an exciting and independent craft brewery

● Hands-on, hardworking and flexible

● Able to show initiative and work independently

● Creative and confident, with a keen eye for detail and an ability to bring new, innovative ideas to our offering

Requirements:

● 18+ years old

● Great customer service skills

● The ability to work calmly and accurately under pressure

● Good references

● Proven trustworthiness

● A keen interest in craft beer

● Right to live and work in the UK

Desirables:

● Experience of bars and restaurant service work

● Knowledge of craft beer

● Experience of high volume service

Salary & Benefits:

● London Living Wage £11.05 p/h

● 28 days of annual leave per annum pro rata

● Company pension scheme

● Community and charity day leave

● Annual leave enhancements including an additional day of annual leave on your birthday and extra annual leave for every calendar year worked

● Regular training and beer education

● Discounts in sister businesses and venues

● Free beer!

Please send a cover email or letter explaining how you match the criteria for this role and why you think you would be the perfect fit to [email protected]. Please mark the subject ‘Taproom bar staff application’ and attach an up-to-date CV.