Bar Head Waitress

...At Sloane; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Increased holiday allowance

Complimentary meal while on duty

HSF Health Plan

Employee referral programme

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A 5-star luxury boutique hotel in Chelsea seeks a Bar Head Waitress to deliver exceptional bar experiences with refined service. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of cocktails, spirits, and wines, and have a minimum of one year of experience in a luxury hospitality environment. You will lead junior team members, ensure guest satisfaction, and support a culture of excellence. This role offers a competitive salary, increased holiday allowance, and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role within a luxury bar or hospitality environment.
• Comfortable with both busy and quiet services, maintaining focus, energy, and standards.
• Personable, polished, and genuinely guest-focused.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intuitive, personalised service that reflects the hotel’s elegance.
• Support and guide junior bar staff, enhancing guest engagement.
• Handle guest feedback with efficiency and discretion.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of cocktails, spirits, champagne, and wines

Confident upselling skills

Strong leadership skills

Detail-focused

Job description

• Competitive salary ranging from £39,000 to £41,000 gross per annum, based on a 40-hour working week and inclusive of service charge
• Increased holiday allowance with length of service
• Complimentary meal while on duty
• HSF Health Plan*
• Optical cost reimbursement
• Complimentary coverage for your partner and children
• High street and grocery shopping discounts, discounted cinema tickets, and more
• Access to a 24/7 GP advice line and counselling services, including support for dependents
• Employee referral programme for line employees
• Contributory pension scheme*
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

The Role

As a Bar Head Waitress at …At Sloane, you will play a central role in delivering an exceptional bar experience, combining refined service with personality, pace, and precision. Your focus will be leading the bar floor, elevating guest engagement, and supporting strong cocktail, spirits, and champagne sales, while guiding junior team members through example and knowledge.

We are a unique property, blending gastro-level precision with warmth, Parisian glamour, and effortless hospitality. Our cocktail bar is intimate, stylish, and purposeful — a space where guests expect impeccable service without formality, confidence without showmanship, and consistency without stiffness.

Our standards are high and uncompromising. Attention to setup, flow of service, intervention at the bar, and guest interaction is essential. Every detail matters, particularly in a space where atmosphere, timing, and intuition define the guest experience.

What distinguishes our Bar Head Waitresses from more junior team members is not just polish, but depth of product knowledge, confidence in guiding guests, and the ability to sell naturally. Strict or theatrical bar service is not our style — instead, we value honest knowledge, calm delivery, and genuine care when recommending cocktails, spirits, champagne, and wines.

You will work closely with the Bar Manager, Assistant Bar Manager, and Supervisors to enhance guest satisfaction, develop the team, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. This role is for someone who wants to be part of something truly distinctive within London’s luxury hospitality scene.

Guest Experience & Service Excellence

• Be a confident, visible presence in the bar, running a section while actively supporting and guiding junior bar staff
• Deliver intuitive, personalised service that reflects the relaxed elegance of our hotel and the individuality of each guest
• Lead by example, setting the standard for professionalism, pace, and guest engagement
• Support and reinforce SOPs, ensuring consistency across all shifts
• Mentor and develop junior team members through strong product knowledge, service technique, and approachability
• Handle guest feedback with care, efficiency, and discretion, resolving issues calmly and proactively
• Build rapport with regular and VIP guests, maintaining the understated excellence expected in our setting
• Support upselling and revenue growth through confident recommendations and thoughtful service

What are we looking for?

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role within a luxury bar or hospitality environment
• Someone comfortable with both busy and quiet services, maintaining focus, energy, and standards at all times
• Excellent knowledge of cocktails, spirits, champagne, and wines, with a strong interest in French wines
• A natural host — personable, polished, and genuinely guest-focused
• Strong product knowledge with the ability to describe drinks clearly and engagingly to guests and team members
• Confident upselling skills and the ability to adapt service style to different guests and occasions
• Awareness of trends in cocktails, spirits, fashion, art, and culture
• A self-starter with creativity, drive, and a results-oriented mindset
• Calm under pressure, detail-focused, and consistently aiming for excellence
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support a team
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Who are we?

We are a 5-star luxury lifestyle boutique hotel located in the heart of Chelsea, housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century building beside Sloane Square station. The hotel features a rooftop restaurant, an intimate cocktail bar, and thirty thoughtfully designed bedrooms.

Blending the heritage of the Cadogan Estate with a refined French sensibility, the hotel offers a private, elegant, and characterful environment. Independently run, we seek passionate individuals who take pride in their craft and are motivated to contribute to something special.

Our people are ambassadors of the property — trusted to bring personality, precision, and pride to everything they do, while delivering a level of service that is warm, confident, and quietly exceptional.

*Upon successful completion of the probation period

*The service charge range fluctuates based on our forecasted business levels and may vary from month to month.