Bartender

Baxterstorey; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Camden Town is seeking a Bartender to oversee the bar area and deliver exceptional service. The role involves managing the beverage offer, maintaining service standards, and building guest relationships. Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of bartending experience and a passion for food and drinks. Industry-leading benefits include discounts, annual leave, and training opportunities.

Benefits

50% discount across venues

Pension scheme enrolment

Access to everyday discounts

Meals provided during shifts

Birthday off

Volunteering day off

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in a bartender role required.
• Strong beverage knowledge and experience necessary.
• Passion for food, drink, and service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Bar area, delivering exceptional service.
• Manage the overall beverage offer for the restaurant.
• Maintain service and operational standards for the bar.
• Build and maintain relationships with guests.
• Strive for maximum efficiency and continual improvement.

Skills

Beverage knowledge

Passion for food and drinks

Customer service

Upselling skills

Job description

Overview

The Bartender will oversee the Bar area, supporting the team to deliver exceptional service, creating and maintaining drinks and service standards while driving sales through upselling and repeat guests. Salary: £15.85 plus Tronc. Working 5 days over 7. Gallery opening hours are 10-6, excluding Fridays (10-9) and weekends 8-6.

Responsibilities

• You are passionate about food and drinks.
• Manage the overall beverage offer for the restaurant including cocktails, beers, garnishes and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Maintain service and operational standards for the bar, using best practices and efficiencies where possible.
• Assist with the maintenance of cocktail lists including new and innovative products and combinations while keeping GP and stock control in mind.
• Build and maintain relationships with guests, team members and clients.
• Demonstrate a professional and courteous attitude throughout service, acting as an ambassador for the brand.
• Strive for maximum efficiency and continual improvement of staff productivity.
• Additional duties as assigned or required by the General Manager.
• You work with passion and positivity.
• You aim to leave lasting impressions on every guest through enthusiastic and professional service.
• You have 1-2 years in a bartender position and a strong beverage background.
• A love of coffee is desirable.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in a bartender role.
• Strong beverage knowledge and experience.
• Passion for food, drink and service.

About the Company and Benefits

Searcys is the oldest caterer in the UK, founded in 1847. Joining us offers the opportunity to be part of London's prestigious events, with mentorship from skilled colleagues and a storied hospitality legacy. A career at Searcys provides pride and belonging.

As a Bartender you will receive the following industry-leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 35 days annual leave (dependent on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and the company portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Annual celebration event
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer or give back to the charity of your choice