- Location
- 25 Avenue Montaigne (View map)75008 ParisFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Dorchester Collection
Dorchester Collection operates hotels including The Dorchester in London, Hôtel Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice in Paris, and The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles County. Its properties hire across rooms, restaurants, kitchens, engineering and guest services.
The Junior Bartender at Dorchester Collection’s Bar at Hotel Plaza Athénée prepares and serves cocktails and beverages, advises guests, supports stock management, and trains interns and apprentices. This is a permanent, full-time role with a 35-hour workweek.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure guests consistently receive an exceptional experience.
- Prepare and follow up on cocktail and beverage orders produced at the bar.
- Provide table and bar service.
- Place orders, receive and store bottles in the absence of the bartenders.
- Master the menu and advise guests.
- Prepare signature and classic cocktails to a high standard.
- Know the menu and explain it in French and English.
- Identify opportunities for additional sales through attentive listening and recommendations.
- Serve guests’ beverage orders, prepare classic cocktails from the menu, and propose original compositions.
- Follow up with guests throughout their experience, ensuring attentive listening and interaction.
- Manage stock and inventory.
- Welcome and train interns and apprentices.
Qualifications
- Hold at least a BTS in Food Service, with a Bar specialization, or a hotel-school qualification.
- Have bar experience, including at least 3 years as a bartender in a similar position.
- Be dynamic, autonomous, serious and motivated.
- Have excellent communication skills and understand the importance of good customer service.
- Communicate fluently in French and English.
Skills
Experience
Bar experience, including at least 3 years as a bartender in a similar position.
Education
At least a BTS in Food Service with a Bar specialization, or a hotel-school qualification.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Explore jobs in Île-de-France or in France.
Benefits
Co-living accommodation; 13th-month salary; 35-hour workweek; staff restaurant at meal-allowance rates; health insurance with 70% employer coverage; enhanced provident insurance; 80% reimbursement of public transport subscriptions; seniority and referral bonuses; monthly variable bonus based on revenue; complimentary sports and cultural activities; social worker support; nurse available five days a week; works council benefits including holiday grants, discounted concerts, shows and gym memberships, a wedding bonus, and Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and children’s Christmas vouchers; personal development, coaching, language learning, team-building, presentation, IT and tailored social-media training; development opportunities.
Culture
Each hotel has its own kitchens, service teams and history. In Paris, for example, a sommelier at Le Relais Plaza works at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, while the pastry team at Le Meurice prepares work for a different house.
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