Shilstone House
A lovingly restored Grade II listed Georgian manor house on a 500-acre estate in the Devon countryside, with uninterrupted views of the rolling hills and fields, acres of gardens, farmland, and woodland, and walks to explore.
Shilstone is a family estate where a passion for restoration and architecture combines with a love for food, drinks and entertaining. Just outside the charming village of Modbury Shilstone is a place for people to come together with great company, and enjoy delicious food and drinks in a wonderful setting.
The Role
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Head Bartender to lead our bar team and deliver exceptional service to our guests. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hospitality, a love for great drinks and customer service, and the leadership skills to inspire a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the bar, ensuring smooth operations during service.
- Lead, train, and motivate the bar team to deliver high standards of customer service.
- Manage stock levels, orders, and deliveries, ensuring all products are fresh and available.
- Create and update drinks menus, including cocktails, wines, and seasonal specials.
- Monitor bar costs and profitability, including waste control and efficient use of stock.
- Ensure all licensing laws and health & safety regulations are followed.
- Handle customer feedback and resolve any issues promptly and professionally.
- Maintain a clean, welcoming, and organised bar area at all times.
Skills & Experience:
- Previous experience in a supervisory or management role in a busy bar or hospitality setting.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and lead by example.
- A keen eye for detail and commitment to quality.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Additional information:
- Your own transport is essential as we are not on any bus routes
Pay & Benefits:
- 7-25 hours per week – Sundays (evening openings in the pipeline)
- £13 per hour dependent on age and experience
- 50% off in the Café and Restaurant for you and a guest
- Delicious staff meals on shift for those working during food service
- Refer a Friend scheme, if they join the team, you’ll get a thank-you bonus
- Team members in certain roles will get the chance to visit our local suppliers, to learn more about the produce we use
- Team socials every couple of months
- Use of the pool on selected team-only dates throughout the year
- A share of the service charge is distributed across relevant teams
- Regular training is provided to develop skills and experience.
Work Location: In person