Bar Staff

Job Introduction

Heritage Portfolio has an established reputation for creating stylish, memorable, and glamorous events across Scotland. As a multi-award-winning organisation, we have fantastic opportunities throughout our business for talented and passionate individuals.

As part of our front of house bar events team, you will be delivering outstanding service in some of Edinburgh’s best venues including The National Museum of Scotland, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Musselburgh Racecourse & The Palace of Holyrood House. No two days are the same; we cater for weddings, corporate events, family celebrations, race days and so much more.

Our work is flexible which means you can book in for as much or as little as you want each week; this works well for those with other commitments (e.g. university classes). It’s also a great way to meet like-minded people, who often become friends for life. We have a variety of weekday and weekend events; the minimum shift length is 4 hours.

Previous experience in hospitality is beneficial, but not essential. We hire based on personality and passion, so no previous hospitality experience is required. We can teach you everything you need to know.

What you’ll do: 

• Serving guests in a friendly, welcoming, and efficient manner while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Assist in setup of the bar daily, ensuring stock is replenished and the area is equipped for opening hours.
• Welcoming guests, taking orders and serving beverages to guests.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and tables.
• Collection and sterilisation of all glass wear.
• Care about customer satisfaction and deliver the optimal client service experience.
• Help answer questions and make suggestions regarding beverage choices and related items.

What you’ll bring: 

• Positive attitude, being friendly yet professional
• 18+ due to the licensing restrictions
• A team player with an ability to work in a busy environment
• Good attention to detail and punctuality
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills

What’s in it for you:

• Pay starting from £10.50ph, paid weekly
• Accrue holiday pay as you work
• Flexible working to fit around you
• Amazing opportunities for development
• Meals on shift
• Refer a friend scheme

Package Description

• Casual Role 
• Pay starting from £10.50ph, paid weekly
• Accrue holiday pay as you work
• Flexible working to fit around you
• Amazing opportunities for development
• Meals on shift
• Refer a friend scheme

About the Company

Heritage Portfolio is the sub-segment of Sodexo Live! that produces outstanding catering and event services for our cultural destinations. These include exceptional “in-house” café services in some of Britain’s leading visitor attractions such as V&A Dundee, The Signet Library, The Scottish National Gallery, private parties and dining, weddings and prestigious events including The annual Royal Garden Party for which we are honoured to have received a Royal Warrant of Appointment as Supplier of Catering Services.

Our mantra is “building a business to be proud of” and as we grow and flourish in the world of bespoke events and venues, we remain true to our original ethos: to provide an amazing experience that goes beyond the remarkable food we serve. Therefore we always looking for passionate, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and take pride in the work they deliver.