Barback

Sale e Pepe Mare; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Italian restaurant in London is seeking a dedicated Barback to support the bar team. The role involves ensuring smooth operations by assisting with stock management, preparation, cleaning, and maintaining an elegant atmosphere. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in premium hospitality and a passion for cocktails and service. The position offers competitive salary, private healthcare, and opportunities for career progression within a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Private health care after completion of probation

Study support scheme

Complimentary meals while on duty

Career progression within a fast-growing restaurant group

50% discount when dining with family and friends

Internal training and development opportunities

Memorable staff events and celebrations

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Barback or in a fast-paced, premium hospitality environment preferred.
• Enthusiasm for learning about cocktails, wines, and spirits.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth and efficient running of the bar during all services.
• Assist with stock management, preparation, cleaning, and organisation.
• Help deliver an elegant, lively, and memorable atmosphere.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Barback – Sale e Pepe Mare at The Langham, London.
Set to open within The Langham, London, this marks a new chapter in the storied legacy of Sale e Pepe, the iconic Knightsbridge restaurant that has defined Italian dining in the capital since 1974 — a fitting partnership that sees two London icons come together under one roof. Sale e Pepe Mare will capture the sun-soaked energy, vibrant dishes, and unmistakable sense of la dolce vita. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the menu celebrates the finest seafood while offering a sophisticated bar experience, blending timeless Italian flavours with a contemporary cocktail programme inspired by the Mediterranean coast.

We are seeking a hardworking and passionate Barback to join our opening team and support our bartenders in delivering an exceptional guest experience. As a Barback, you will be a key part of the bar’s operation, ensuring our team has everything they need to serve at the highest level.

About the Role

The Barback will support the smooth and efficient running of the bar during all services. Working closely with the bar team, you will assist with stock management, preparation, cleaning, and organisation, ensuring that every detail behind the bar is executed to perfection. Your contribution will help deliver an elegant, lively, and memorable atmosphere for every guest who visits our restaurant and bar.

About Us

At Sale e Pepe Mare, we honour the heritage of a London classic while embracing a new era of coastal Italian dining. With our home at The Langham, we bring together sophistication, tradition, and the spirited warmth of Mediterranean hospitality. If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to grow in a high-end environment, join our dynamic opening team and be part of something truly special.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Barback or in a fast-paced, premium hospitality environment preferred
• Enthusiasm for learning about cocktails, wines, and spirits
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and cleanliness
• A positive attitude and genuine passion for hospitality
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to take direction and show initiative
• Ownership, accountability, and a desire to grow within the team
• Proof of right to work / pre-settled or settled status in the UK

Benefits Include

• Highly competitive salary
• Private health care after completion of probation
• Study support scheme
• Complimentary meals while on duty
• Career progression within a fast-growing restaurant group
• 50% discount when dining with family and friends
• People-focused and inclusive culture
• Internal training and development opportunities
• Memorable staff events and celebrations

If you are a motivated and eager individual with a passion for hospitality and a desire to grow within a leading restaurant bar team, we invite you to apply for the position of Barback at Sale e Pepe Mare.

Sale e Pepe Mare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.