Bartender
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Position Overview & Specifications
Welcome to Neighbourhood, our experiential hospitality brand baby of East Coast Concepts. A New York-inspired 'vibrant dining' restaurant and bar. Our all day destination offers a global inspired sharing menu accompanied by trendsetting cocktails, before effortlessly morphing in to one of the UK’s hottest parties by night! Whilst you will work in our Neighbourhood brand, your employee experience is managed by our parent company East Coast Concepts, so here's a bit about how we work together, starting with your role...
Keep the drinks flowing – this is what’s often perceived as the sole aim for bar teams. Whilst this is still essential, there’s a whole lot more that goes into creating exceptional experiences in our bars. Bartenders are at the heartbeat of a successful service and is the individual who will have the most impact and influence on the guest experience within the bar. Their showmanship, flare and rapport that can quickly build a lasting relationship and create continuous repeat business. Guests rely heavily on a bartender’s knowledge, to guide them towards the best drink suggestions and even food pairings suited to their needs. With an innate passion for hospitality, you are expert salespeople and can spot an opportunity to add value
from a mile away.
As well as handling drink and food requests from guests, you’ll need to work effectively with floor team, kitchen teams,hosts, and of course, your fellow bar team. Clear communication across all departments makes for exceptional guest experiences, which is what we always strive for at our venues, making teamwork an essential element to your day-to-day role.
Our secret ingredient is you!
Your employee benefits are:
- 50% discount on food across the estate
- Tronc & tips
- Access to our in-house mental health first aider and the use of a free mental health and wellbeing helpline
- After 6 months ECC experience, you will be paid to enjoy your birthday off
- After 3 years of ECC experience, you will earn 5 additional days of annual leave
- A very generous Refer a Friend scheme
- Access to Perkbox and hundreds of discounts and freebies
If you want more reasons to work with us, then apply for the vacancy and find out!
We look forward to getting to know you
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bartender roles across Neighbourhood Leeds's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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