Bartender
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Position Overview & Specifications
Welcome to The Columbo Group | The team behind: Jazz Café, Phonox, The Blues Kitchen, Eastern Electrics, Maiden Voyage and The Old Queen’s Head.
We’re looking for a Bartender to join our talented team at The Blues Kitchen. As a member of the bar team, you are the personality behind the bars and the expert of the drinks menu. You'll inject your positive energy into every moment and provide a speedy service to ensure our renowned venue delivers operational excellence. You’ll work closely with your team to create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere our guests, bands and performers will love.
Benefits at The Columbo Group
At The Columbo Group, it is our utmost priority to ensure each individual feels supported and valued as part of our teams. Joining our family allows you to access the following:
Industry-leading pay
Free guestlist to our events and festivals.
Wholesome team meals before each shift prepared by our incredible chefs.
40% discount across all of The Columbo Group venues.
Best in class training and development opportunities - ambitious team members are encouraged to enrol into the prestigious Columbo Academy.
Wine, Spirit and Sake (WSET) training scheme enrolment opportunities.
Team get togethers including an invitation to our renowned End of Year celebration party at the Jazz Cafe.
Bottomless soft drinks on shift.
Pension Plan
You can see us in action here: @theblueskitchenmcr| @the_columbo_group
The Columbo Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability, and veteran status.
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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 The Blues Kitchen Manchester'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 £11 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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