Barback – The Cocktail Club, Canary Wharf

The Cocktail Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading late-night bar operator, where you'll play a crucial role in providing exceptional customer experiences. As a Barback, you'll support bartenders by ensuring the bar is well-stocked and clean, while also engaging with customers to enhance their visit. This role offers flexible part-time hours with competitive pay and a lively work environment. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and enjoy working with a dynamic team, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and shine in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Generous service charge

50% discount on food and drink

Deals and discounts through discount portal

Early access to pay through Wagestream

£10,000 life assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development opportunities

Fun working environment

Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate team needs and maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Restocking the bar with necessary supplies and maintaining cleanliness.
• Assisting bartenders during busy hours and providing excellent customer service.

Skills

Go-getter attitude

Confidence

Good communication

Team player

Job description

Barback – The Cocktail Club

What's in It for You?

• Your dedication to the customer experience will be rewarded with a generous service charge.
• An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
• Deals and discounts with a wide range of businesses through our discount portal.
• Early access to your pay through Wagestream.
• £10,000 life assurance to support your loved ones if the worst happens.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.
• Training and development opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us!
• Fun and vibrant working environment with a fantastic team.

This is a PART TIME vacancy, with shifts based over Monday to Sunday and a wage starting at £12.21 per hour!

About Us:

We are The Cocktail Club, where the party's OFF THE HOOK and the bartenders are straight up LEGENDS. Leave your inhibitions at the door and get ready for mind-blowing cocktails, epic vibes, and permission to let loose. EVERYONE. WELCOME. ALWAYS

What We Need:

Barbacks are the spine of the Team! We need a Barback who is ready to get stuck in, be ready to provide the bartenders with what they need when they’re low- this can be alcohol, garnish or even ice!

Responsibilities:

• Restocking the bar with spirits, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, ice, and glassware as needed.
• Cleaning and maintaining bar surfaces, glasses, and utensils, ensuring a tidy and sanitary work area.
• Assist bartenders in preparing and serving drinks during peak business hours.
• Cut fruits and prepare garnishes for drinks.
• Organize and maintain bar storage areas, ensuring easy access to supplies for bartenders.
• Provide excellent customer service by promptly assisting customers and directing them to bartenders or servers when necessary.
• Monitor and communicate low inventory levels to the bar manager for timely restocking.
• Collaborate with the bar team to create a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for customers.

Skills and Experience:

• A go-getter attitude.
• Confidence. Because it’s not easy to carry boxes of drinks through a busy crowd of people at night.
• Good communication and can always anticipate what the team will need. You’re the ultimate team player.
• But with the right mind-set and eagerness to learn, you'll be the perfect fit! Because we can teach you the rest.

About Nightcap:

Nightcap is an award-winning operator in the late-night bar scene. We operate a portfolio of bars and venues across the UK, including brands like The Cocktail Club, Tonight Josephine, Barrio Familia, and Dirty Martini to name just a few. With a mission to be the UK’s leading bar group. Our purpose of existence is the belief that EVERYONE deserves a great night out, and therefore it's everyone's job to make sure we create great nights... and days out! We have a lively and dynamic work-ethos across all our bars and offices. Our culture is creative, innovative, and collaborative, where everyone contributes ideas and brings their true self to work every day, as we are hell-bent on harnessing a place where everyone can belong. Working here is fast paced, at times challenging, but copious amounts of fun!

Our Values:

• We Start at the Bar - At Nightcap, we make every decision based on what is right for our bars. This ensures our choices are practical, guest-focused, and truly reflect our business. It's all about staying grounded in real experiences to drive our success.
• Proud AF -Taking pride in our work means striving for excellence and being dedicated to success. At Nightcap, we encourage our teams to bring their passion every day, delivering world-class service and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.
• Become Your Best Self - At Nightcap, we thrive on personal development of each other. We encourage our teams to seek growth, improve their skills, and enjoy the journey. It's about becoming the best version of yourself while having fun along the way.
• Own the Outcome - We believe in setting clear goals, taking full responsibility, and staying committed to achieve success. At Nightcap, we focus on results and make sure we follow through on our promises.
• People Are Everything - At Nightcap, we know our people are our greatest asset. We focus on creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported. Because at the end of the day, it's our people who make all the difference.

If you enjoy mixing up delicious cocktails and providing excellent service to create memorable experiences for our guests, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We look forward to having you join our team at The Cocktail Club!