Bartender

Hawksmoor; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc paid for hours

Free team meals

50% off food for you and family

Income protection

Volunteer days

Early wage access

Referral bonuses

Savings on travel

Welfare budget for snacks

Training & progression

Job summary

Hawksmoor Edinburgh is seeking a Bartender to craft outstanding drinks and create memorable moments at our bar. You’ll deliver engaging, knowledgeable service and work closely with the floor team to ensure a seamless guest experience.

Join a renowned, ethically minded restaurant group offering full training, clear progression and team-focused support. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves cocktails, wines and spirits.

Qualifications

• Experience behind a busy bar.
• Passion for cocktails, wines and spirits.
• Engaging, outgoing and enjoy talking to guests.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working with a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, wines, beers and soft drinks to Hawksmoor standards.
• Deliver engaging, knowledgeable and friendly service at the bar.
• Keep the bar stocked, clean and well organized.
• Work closely with the floor team to ensure seamless guest experiences.
• Learn and develop your cocktail and spirits knowledge.

Skills

Bar experience

Cocktail knowledge

Guest service

Job description

Bartender

Since 2006, Hawksmoor has been the UK’s home of ethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired with award-winning wines and cocktails. We’re proud to be a certified B Corp, one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have been recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for year after year. As a Bartender, you will create outstanding drinks and memorable moments at the bar.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and serve cocktails, wines, beers and soft drinks to Hawksmoor standards
• Deliver engaging, knowledgeable and friendly service at the bar
• Keep the bar stocked, clean and well organized
• Work closely with the floor team to ensure seamless guest experiences
• Learn and develop your cocktail and spirits knowledge

Who You Are

• Experience behind a busy bar
• Passion for cocktails, wines and spirits
• Engaging, outgoing and enjoy talking to guests
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working with a team

Our Values

Welcome Everyone - we are warm, welcoming and help everyone feel comfortable being themselves

Work Hard and Be Nice to People - we balance hard work and ambition with integrity, kindness and fun

Hit Hawksmoor Standards - we all take accountability for the part we play

Keep Evolving - we continue to develop through listening, learning, feedback and new ideas

Benefits

• Tronc paid for every hour you work, including holidays and breaks
• Free team meals on shift
• 50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and your loved ones
• Income protection and death in service cover
• Paid annual volunteer days
• Stream early wage access and financial wellbeing tools
• Referral bonuses from day one
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping and experiences
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks and support
• Full training and development with clear progression opportunities

We’re building a team that reflects the richness and diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor, we welcome everyone and believe in creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, kindness is key and high standards are met together. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, please apply anyway. You might be exactly who we’re looking for.