Bartender

JKS Restaurants; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned UK restaurant group is seeking a passionate Bartender to join their new Spanish restaurant in Shoreditch. The ideal candidate will have prior experience, a love for beverages, and the desire for career growth. Benefits include dining discounts and a personalized development plan. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Up to 50% off dining across restaurants

Discounted Gym Membership

Access to Financial Advice

Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Bartender within a high-quality restaurant or bar.
• Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in.
• Desire to develop your career within a trend-setting restaurant group.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair.

Skills

Knowledge of beers, whisky, and cocktails

Experience in high-volume restaurants

Creative approach with attention to detail

Passion for beverage and hospitality

Job description

Overview

From the founders of the Michelin-starred Sabor, Chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho, in partnership with JKS Restaurants, is seeking a Bartender to be part of Legado—a brand new Spanish restaurant in Shoreditch. If you're ready to be part of an exciting new chapter in East London's culinary scene and work with a talented team delivering exceptional food and hospitality, we want to hear from you. We’re looking for an experienced Bartender who shares our enthusiasm, dedication, and passion for great food, vibrant hospitality, and delivering a unique culinary experience.

The Location

Legado, meaning ‘legacy’ in Spanish, will showcase the depth and diversity of Spanish food. With over two decades of experience leading Spanish cuisine in London, Chef Nieves is bringing her vision to life at Legado, a celebration of Spain’s regional culinary heritage.

The Position

The right Bartender will be passionate and knowledgeable about beers, whisky and cocktails, and have a good background in high-volume restaurants and bars, whilst delivering exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair. The successful Bartender will have:

• Prior experience as a Bartender within a high-quality restaurant or bar;
• Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in;
• A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail;
• Passion for beverage, food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn;
• The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group.

Benefits & Culture

Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:

Treat Yourself

• Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants.
• Retail & Takeaway Discounts.
• Code App Membership.

Look After Yourself

• Discounted Gym Membership.
• Wagestream – stream your pay earlier.
• Company Donations for your involvement with Charities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to Financial Advice.
• Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions.

Progress Yourself

• Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar.
• A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.

Be Yourself

• Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral.
• Staff parties & long service awards.

Requirements

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £16 – £17 hourly
Starting time: Immediate start!

About JKS Restaurants:
JKS Restaurants is an award-winning, London restaurant group specialising in innovative, boundary pushing and genuine hospitality.