Bar Staff

The Scotsman Group
£24,420 - £28,478 a year
City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Full time
3 weeks ago
Job Ref: SCO6056
Branch: Biddy Mulligans
Location: Biddy Mulligans, Edinburgh
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Fixed Term
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 35
Posted date: 19/07/2025
Closing date: 30/09/2025


About Us:

The Scotsman Group is a leading name in Scotland’s hospitality scene, known for our vibrant bars, excellent drinks, and unforgettable service. With the festive season approaching, we are looking for enthusiastic and personable individuals to join our bar staff team to help us create a lively and festive atmosphere for our guests.

The Role:
As Bar Staff, you’ll be responsible for serving drinks, engaging with customers, and ensuring our bars run smoothly during the busy holiday period. You’ll be at the heart of the action, mixing up seasonal cocktails, pouring pints, and delivering the outstanding service that the Scotsman Group is known for.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide excellent customer service, ensuring guests feel welcome and valued.
  • Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in line with licensing laws and company standards.
  • Mix and serve a range of cocktails, beers, wines, and soft drinks.
  • Engage with guests, answer questions, and provide recommendations on drinks.
  • Manage the bar area, ensuring it remains clean, well-stocked, and organised.
  • Handle cash and card payments accurately.
  • Assist with the setup and breakdown of the bar before and after shifts.
  • Work efficiently during busy periods, especially on key dates.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a bar or hospitality role is preferred but not essential.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • A friendly, approachable attitude with a passion for making customers feel special.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.
  • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and key festive dates (including Christmas and New Year).
  • Knowledge of alcoholic beverages, cocktails, and drink preparation is a plus.
  • Personal Licence Holders Certificate (preferred but not required).

What We Offer:

  • TRONC electronic tips – Our staff keep 100% of tips earned in venues.
  • Wagestream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
  • 30% off of food and cinema tickets in all of our venues across Scotland.
  • Hotel and Apartment discounts.
  • Access to Scotsman Perks Benefits Portal.
  • Staff meals on duty.
  • Flexible working opportunities.
  • Career development through our Scotsman Steps training programme.
  • Head Office Development Days.
  • Refer a Friend Scheme.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about hospitality and have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and one of our friendly team will be in touch.


Biddy Mulligan and the Wee Pub are the perfect place to enjoy Edinburgh's social scene.

Biddy Mulligans is Edinburgh's best loved Irish bar with a lively, fun atmosphere, a wide range of drinks and extensive daily food menu. Playing host to a range of live music with local bands and musicians seven nights a week, is also any true sports fan destination to watch thier favourite event with live coverage of all major sporting events.

Ran side by side is the Wee Pub, a cosy nook wiht a focus on Scottish products, whiskeys and food and quirky cocktail pop ups, including the popular Grassmarket Gin Club.

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