Bar Back

Ennismore International Management Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual socials

Staff food

Staff discounts

Birthday day off

Pension and health schemes

28 days holiday

Job summary

Maison Estelle, a private members’ club in Mayfair, seeks a Bar Back to support busy service with glassware, stock control, and bar hygiene. The role includes preparing garnishes, assisting bartenders and keeping the bar areas pristine throughout shifts.

Salary target £33,342 with base pay and gratuities; benefits include staff perks and pension plans. Excellent English communication and an eye for detail are essential for seamless guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience as Bar Back in a high-volume hospitality operation is preferred.
• Strong communicator with colleagues, management and members.
• Good command of English and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Washing and storing glasses according to SOPs.
• Overseeing dish washer maintenance and daily cleaning.
• Restocking bars as required by bartenders.
• Maintaining cleanliness of bar and BOH areas.
• Deep cleaning bars at end of shift.
• Moving stock between cellars and bars as needed.
• Receiving deliveries and reporting discrepancies to management.
• Preparing garnishes, syrups and beverages for members.
• Assisting with bar organization and inventory.

Skills

Bar back experience

Hospitality

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Who are we?

Maison Estelle is a private members’ club set in a Grade I-listed Georgian townhouse on Grafton Street, Mayfair. A ‘hosted home’, bringing people together that have plenty to say and nothing to prove. A new school club (no rules), with old school values of personalised service and discretion.

The on target earning potential for this role is £33,342 per annum - comprising a base salary of £26,686, plus a qualified estimate of £6,656 in gratuities and service charge

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The key responsibilities for the Barback will include but are not limited to:

• Washing glasses and store them in the correct place according to the members club SOP’s.
• Overseeing the dish washer’s maintenance and ensure it is cleaned daily.
• Restocking the bars as required by the Bartenders.
• Keeping the bar and BOH areas clean and tidy, including the area behind the bar counter and shelves.
• Ensuring that at the end of the shift the bars are deep cleaned every time.
• Refilling fridges and move stock between the cellars and bars as and when required following stock requisition process where appropriate.
• Helping with receiving deliveries and storing goods in the appropriate manner informing the management team of any discrepancies.
• Preparing fruit, garnishes and homemade syrups and bitters in collaboration with the Bartenders and Head Bartenders.
• Preparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for our members when required.
• Helping the Bartenders to organise the bar area to streamline drink preparation and inventory.
• Maintaining a thorough working knowledge of the entire bar menu, including the beer, wine and cocktail lists.
• Assisting with other tasks such as tidying up and restocking the bar and supporting the rest of the front of house team as necessary.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN OUR BARBACK

• Previous Bar Back experience in a busy and high-volume hospitality operation is desirable but not essential.
• Planning ability; able to work unsupervised.
• Attention to detail, able to identify mistakes and request clarification.
• Excellent time-management skills; comfortable prioritising what is important during busy periods.
• Good communication skills and comfortable talking to colleagues, senior management, and members.
• Good command of English.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and hosting.

What’s in it for you?

AtEstelle, we prioritise your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates and biannual socials. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces and staff food. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you arevalued,supported, andcelebrated.

Here at Estelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging across both Estelle Manor and Maison Estelle. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across Ennismore brand.
• Birthday day off.
• Goes without saying, but we will feed you during your shift.
• Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.

About gratuities & service charge:

• Gratuities (tips) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
• It is estimated that in 2026, our full-time employees can expect to receive in the range of £6,000 in addition to their annual salary.