Apprentice Bartender - Lucia (PT)

Virgin Hotels is a vibrant and innovative hospitality brand renowned for creating memorable experiences by combining thoughtful design, heartfelt service, and a playful personality. As part of the hospitality sector, Virgin Hotels continues to revolutionize the hotel industry offering guests a unique blend of comfort, style, and engaging social environments. This brand commitment to innovation and exceptional service has cultivated a loyal customer base and a dynamic work culture that values creativity, teamwork, and integrity. Virgin Hotels is proudly an equal opportunity employer celebrating diversity and inclusion within its workforce.

The Apprentice Bartender role at Lucia, a prominent outlet within Virgin Hotels, offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about the food and beverage industry. This full-time position involves supporting the bar and beverage operations through efficient bussing and resetting of the bar area, running food and beverage orders to guests, and delivering exceptional customer service. The Apprentice Bartender acts as a key liaison between guests and the bar team, providing polite, responsive, and timely interaction, including basic menu descriptions and recommendations aligned with guest preferences. The role requires close collaboration with the Bar Manager and Supervisors, focusing heavily on preparation and organization to ensure the bar operates smoothly during service. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, stocking supplies, polishing glassware, and adhering to company standards for food and beverage knowledge. The candidate will also handle cash banks responsibly, enter orders accurately in the POS system, and comply with sanitation guidelines.

This role is designed to help candidates develop a robust understanding of beverage service within a full-service restaurant and lounge environment. It is ideal for motivated team players who are enthusiastic about hospitality and eager to learn and grow professionally in a fast-paced setting. Candidates should be adaptive, able to manage multiple duties simultaneously, and passionate about providing outstanding guest experiences. Virgin Hotels places significant emphasis on fostering a fun, innovative, and personable work atmosphere, which the Apprentice Bartender is expected to support by demonstrating leadership behavior consistent with the company’s core values.