Located on the rooftop of the Westgate centre in Oxford, The Alchemist really has the best views around. Enjoy spectacular cocktails and glorious food on a wraparound terrace with perfect views of the city's spires. Westgate Oxford is home to prestigious global brands, eclectic restaurants and cafes, leisure and sophisticated rooftop bars and dining.
The Alchemist is an industry-leading cocktail bar and restaurant, pushing the boundaries on theatrical cocktails, exciting serves and unforgettable guest experiences.
Our menu boasts over 50 signature cocktails, from drinks served on fire and in lightbulbs to edible cups, spherification, clarification and carbonation. There's always something exciting happening behind the bar.
As a Bar Support, you'll play a key role in keeping the bar running smoothly. You'll work alongside our bartending team, helping prepare for service and keeping the bar stocked, clean and ready to go.
Your day-to-day will include:
Preparing cocktail ingredients and homemade bar components
Maintaining and cleaning and restocking glassware
Keeping bar stock levels topped up
Supporting the bartending team throughout service
Keeping the bar clean, organised and ready for guests
You'll need to be hands-on, energetic and eager to learn, with a great attitude and a genuine passion for hospitality.
Experience is welcome but isn't essential. We'll provide you with a training plan suited to your availability and experience, with the opportunity to develop your skills and progress into a Bartender role in the future.
We'll train you across cocktails, beers, wines, spirits and coffee, giving you the knowledge and confidence to build a career behind the bar.
Free hot and soft drinks when on shift
50% off food when on shift or dining with guests in any of our venues
Be Yourself uniform policy
Flexible rotas
Guaranteed birthday + recovery day after off
Currency of Kindness scheme, allowing you to give back to local charities
Industry-leading training and career progression
Bar Blade progression scheme, with opportunities for higher rates of pay
Opportunities to become an In-Store Trainer and get involved in menu development
Transparent Tronc policy, with 100% of gratuities and service charge going to the team
24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling, mental health support and financial and legal advice
Ready to start your journey behind the bar?
Apply now by uploading your CV.
Good luck!