Bartender

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

Job summary

A high-end restaurant and bar in London is seeking an experienced Bartender. The ideal candidate should have solid drinks knowledge, expertise in cocktail preparation, and a passion for excellent customer service. Responsibilities include crafting cocktails, engaging with guests, and ensuring a premium bar experience. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity to be part of a prestigious team.

Benefits

Uncapped service charge

Performance bonuses

Tips

Qualifications

• Advanced English language skills are required.
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Ability to engage with customers at the table.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the bar experience.
• Prepare cocktails and understand flavour pairing.
• Provide engaging service to guests.

Skills

Solid experience working behind the bar

Good working knowledge of wines, beers and spirits

Confidence in cocktail preparation

Engaging approach to customer service

Basic understanding of draught beer dispensing systems

Willingness to learn and grow

Ability to recommend drinks

Education

WSET level 1 or 2

Tools

POS system familiarity

Job description

About Chicome

Chicome is a family‑run high‑end Mexican Fusion Restaurant and Bar located in St Katharine Docs (Tower Bridge) that provides executive‑level dining to its guests with high attention to detail service. Opened in late 2023 we continue our growth and take pride in our team that makes it happen every day! We are a people business.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Bartender to join our team and take ownership of the bar experience. You will have solid drinks knowledge and a passion for wines, cocktails and great service.

Required Skills

• Solid experience working behind the bar.
• Good working knowledge of wines, beers and spirits.
• Confidence in cocktail preparation and flavour pairing.
• Engaging approach to customer service, including at‑table interaction.
• Basic understanding of draught beer dispensing systems and its maintenance.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the role.
• Ability to recommend drinks and understand our menus.

Desirable Skills

• WSET level 1 or 2.
• POS system familiarity.
• Past experience in waitering and guest engagement.

Job Details

Experience: Required

Languages: English – Advanced

Employment: Full‑time

Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 35 – 40 hours

Salary: £15 – £15.5 hourly

Benefits: Uncapped Service charge, performance bonuses, tips

Starting time: Immediate start!

About Chicome Continued

Premium Mexican Fusion (South American) restaurant and bar set with high‑end service to provide an experience dining exploring executive style dining. We pride ourselves in serving the World‑level quality food and service to match.