Bartender - Joao's Place

Job description

W Edinburgh is hiring a new Bartender to join the Joao’s Place award winning team! This is a rare opportunity to join this team as it grows. Having recently won “Cocktail Bar of the Year 2025” at the National Hotels of the Year Scotland Awards, now is the perfect time to join and take your career to the next level. We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique brand in Edinburgh.

ABOUT W HOTELS

Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. W Hotels are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. With us, there’s always more. We dare to deliver a different kind of luxury. One that revels in bold ideas and indulges in the unexpected. We believe luxury is the freedom to be yourself and explore desires: whatever, whenever. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our jobs aren’t just about mixing drinks. Instead, we want to build an experience that is memorable and unique. Our bartenders have the basics down, but are constantly on the look-out for new trends, micro-local offerings, and guests’ evolving needs. They are not just a beverage enthusiast, but also the host of the space. Their role goes beyond the bar itself to take ownership of guest service more broadly and do what needs to be done. Bartenders will use their knowledge and expertise to make the bar look and function flawlessly. They will build relationships with others across the hotel and in the community, to anticipate and deliver on our guests’ needs. They should be passionate about the guest service experience, but also have an eye for detail – from the money that moves through their hands, to the information they provide to guests, to the quality of their drinks. We are looking for someone who is creative, motivated and passionate about hospitality!

As Joao’s Place Bartender, key aspects of your role will include:

·  Deliver the highest level of personalized service to our guests
·  Prepare drink orders for guests, including bespoke cocktails
·  Issue, open and serve wine and champagne
·  Set up and maintain cleanliness and condition of the bar and tables
·  Prepare fresh garnishes for drinks 
·  Stock ice, glassware and paper supplies
·  Transport supplies to bar set-up areas
·  Wash glassware 
·  Anticipate and communicate replenishment needs
·  Process all payment methods 
·  Secure liquors, beers, wine, coolers, cabinets and storage areas

Our ideal Joao’s Place Bartender is someone who has:

·  Previous experience working in high-end, high-volume restaurants and/or bars
·  Excellent communication skills
·  The ability to create memorable experiences for guests
·  A positive mindset
·  A genuine passion for working in hospitality

In return for your hard work, we give you:

·  World class training and development, including leadership development
·  Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
·  Wellness and mental health programmes
·  Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world!
·  Discounts for your friends and family
·  Specially curated discounts in thousands of shops

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

W Edinburgh brings bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a façade featuring a winding steel ribbon – reflecting the city’s festival spirit – this 12-storey structure is the centerpiece of Edinburgh’s St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments. 

This W hotel redefines the city’s hospitality landscape. Accordingly, it fuses the brand’s signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what’s new in design, fashion, music and culture.

The new W hotel accommodates guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 45 suites.  While staying here, guests benefit from the brand’s signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.

A real highlight of this property is its rooftop bar and outdoor terrace, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Among the other noteworthy amenities are the W Lounge, a restaurant collaboration with SUSHISAMBA, a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa, with special functions hosted in 2,450 sq ft of modern event space.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, then apply to join the Joao’s Place team as Bartender today!

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin  your purpose,  belong  to an amazing global​ team, and  become  the best version of you.