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Bartender
Role summary
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The Bartender is responsible for preparing and serving cocktails, wine, beer and other beverages to Four Seasons standards. Requirements typically include previous bartending or hospitality experience, strong product knowledge, confident communication skills, attention to detail and the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate is expected to provide warm, polished and personalised service, maintain a clean and well-organised bar, handle payments accurately, follow licensing and health-and-safety procedures, and work effectively during busy shifts. Flexibility is important, as the role may include evenings, weekends and public holidays. A professional appearance, positive attitude and commitment to luxury guest service are essential.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Hotel jobs cannot be sponsored since July 2025; only youth schemes remain.
Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Live-in common in rural hotels |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals common |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | 100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent or seasonal |
| Leave | 28 days |
| Income tax | About 14% in all at GBP 25,000 |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Four Seasons Hampshire
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a globally recognised luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts and private residences in destinations around the world. The brand is known for highly personalised service, elegant facilities and a strong focus on guest satisfaction. Four Seasons Hampshire is a country estate hotel near Dogmersfield, set within extensive parkland and offering luxury accommodation, dining, spa facilities and leisure activities. Employees are generally expected to create thoughtful, memorable experiences while maintaining high professional standards. The company places emphasis on teamwork, training, career development and an inclusive workplace culture. Benefits and employment conditions vary by property and position, but may include staff meals, discounts, learning opportunities and access to internal career pathways.