Barback

Ardent Pub Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount up to 50%

Private healthcare

Employee of the Month

Values Award

GP & EAP access

Freshly cooked meals

Referral bonus

WSET training

Training & onboarding

Supplier trips

Staff parties

Charity day

CODE Membership

Hospitality rewards

Wellbeing & EAP

Birthday gifts

Maternity/Paternity gifts

Job summary

The Hound in Chiswick, part of Ardent Pub Group, is looking for a proactive Barback to support the bar in a busy, high-volume setting. This hands-on role offers opportunities for growth and development within our award-winning pub group.

Ideal candidates bring a can-do attitude, a passion for drinks and hospitality, and a desire to advance their career in a community-focused pub environment. Shift patterns may vary to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Hands-on attitude and willingness to roll up sleeves.
• Passion for beverages, food, and hospitality with desire to learn.
• Ambition to grow within an award-winning pub group.

Responsibilities

• Support the bar in a high-volume pub, restaurant, or bar environment.
• Contribute to efficient service and guest satisfaction.
• Assist with daily bar operations and shifts as required.

Skills

Attitude can-do

Hospitality passion

Career development

Education

Hospitality basics

Job description

Our Group

At Ardent Pub Group, everything starts with people. Whether you're walking into one of our pubs or joining our team, you'll be met with genuine warmth. We build pubs that are rooted in their communities, driven by purpose and built to last.

We operate three acclaimed pubs - The George (Fitzrovia), The Cadogan Arms (Chelsea), and The Hound (Chiswick) - each rooted in tradition but full of fresh energy. Named Food-Led Pub Group of the Year at the 2024 R200 Awards, with The Cadogan Arms and The George both featured in the Top 100 Gastropubs list, we've also won the 2026 Best Premium Food Offer at The Publican Awards - cementing our reputation for leading the way in exceptional pub dining.

As hospitality's highest-scoring B-Corp certified company, we're committed to doing business the right way - balancing exceptional guest experiences with meaningful social and environmental impact. Our culture is just as important as our performance, which is why we're proud to be recognised in CODE Hospitality's Happiest Places to Work 2025 and Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.

Our mission is to deliver the gold standard of public houses - where quality food, drink, and service create exceptional experiences. If that resonates, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits and Culture

• Group & External Partners Dining Discount up to 50%
• Private Healthcare with Vitality after 1 year service( 40% off with Virgin Active, PureGym & Nuffield Gyms)
• Employee of the Month Awards
• £1000 Values Award every quarter
• 24/7 GP & EAP Access
• Freshly cooked team meals everyday
• Employee Referral Bonus up to £800
• WSET Training
• Industry leading training & onboarding
• Supplier trips
• Twice yearly staff parties
• 1 paid day per year to donate to a charity of your choosing
• CODE Membership
• Hospitality Rewards Enhanced Membership Package
• Wellbeing & EAP Support including 1 on 1 sessions
• LOS, Bday, Maternity, Paternity, Wedding Gifts
• Bespoke coaching and training courses

The Position

We're looking for a proactive Barback to join our team at The Hound in Chiswick, supporting the bar in a busy, high-volume pub, restaurant, or bar. This is a hands-on role with excellent opportunities for growth and career development.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A hands-on, can-do attitude with a willingness to roll up your sleeves
• Passion for beverages, food, and hospitality, with a desire to continually learn
• Ambition to develop your career within an award-winning pub group

A typical working week may look like 5 working days, including 3 single shifts and 2 double shifts. As with most roles in hospitality, shift patterns may vary depending on business needs.

If you're enthusiastic, reliable, and enjoy working in a fast-paced pub environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At Ardent Pub Group, the greatest welcome isn't just something we give to our guests - it's something we extend to everyone who walks through our doors. Our pubs are built on warmth, character and community, and that only works when the people who make them thrive feel respected, valued and able to be themselves.

We believe that a diverse team makes for a better pub: richer ideas, better problem-solving, more creativity and a stronger connection to the communities we serve. Inclusion isn't an initiative for us - it's part of how we operate every day.