Bartender on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Season 2025

at  Belmond Management

As a Bartender at The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond Train, you are an integral part of a bartending team that brings innovation to beverages and guest experiences. In this role, you’ll work with a range of premium spirits, locally sourced ingredients, and unique flavours to craft exceptional and exclusive cocktails. You’ll engage with guests, understand their preferences, and create customized cocktails tailored to their tastes. This level of attention and personalized service adds a special touch to the guest experience and contributes to the overall luxury atmosphere. If you’re looking to develop your skills and be part of the future of luxury, this is your moment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Several years’ experience in Hospitality at luxury level
• Strong knowledge of mixology, cocktail recipes, and different types of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Ability to engage with guests, understand their preferences, make recommendations, and provide a positive experience
• Restaurant experience of advantage
• Travelling extensively across Europe
• European or Swiss passport
• Fluency in English and Italian, a basic comprehension French of a plus

ABOUT US

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a legend in motion.
Its meticulously restored carriages carry guests in sumptuous style between Europe’s most beguiling cities.
Classic one-night journeys glide between Paris and Venice, while additional routes take in Amsterdam, Brussels, Budapest, Florence, Geneva, Istanbul, Prague, Rome, Cannes, Verona and Vienna.
Golden Age opulence is epitomised in the private cabins, while the Grand Suites offer the ultimate indulgence, with marbled ensuites, free-flowing champagne, private dining and 24-hour butler service.
Gastronomy is a major highlight of the onboard experience, with chef Jean Imbert celebrating seasonality and artisan produce in his exquisite menus, which are complemented by a wine list boasting Europe’s finest vintages and appellations. Three 1920s restaurant cars offer distinctly different ambiences, while Bar Car ‘3674’ is the train’s social hub, reviving all the glamour and decadence of the past.

• Preparing and serving a wide range of beverages, exhibiting a strong knowledge of different cocktails, beverages, and foods.
• Providing excellent customer service by engaging with guests, answering questions, and making them feel welcome and comfortable
• Making recommendations to guests by demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the beverage menu, inlaying ingredients, flavours, and presentation of each drink
• Mixing and garnishing drinks to meet guest preferences and internal standards
• Promoting featured drinks, specials, or promotions to guests
• Enforcing all legal regulations related to serving alcoholic beverages, such as checking identification for age verifications and refusing service to intoxicated individuals