Bartender

The Royal Horseguards; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 15,153 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Royal Horseguards is a beautiful five-star hotel on the River Thames, near the Embankment and Trafalgar Square. This role as Food and Beverage Team Member places you at the frontline of guest interaction, serving food and drinks, taking orders and clearing tables to foster memorable experiences.

You’ll have opportunities to multi-skill across departments, growing your hospitality career with a team that values service, teamwork and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to delivering the highest levels of service and a desire to learn and progress in a hospitality career.
• Comfort in a front-line role facing the public with an approachable demeanor.
• Empathy and the ability to build meaningful relationships with guests and colleagues.
• Precision and a keen eye for detail to ensure a flawless guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and drinks to guests and take orders.
• Clear tables promptly and maintain service areas.
• Multiskill and occasionally work across different hotel departments.

Skills

Customer service

Front-line role

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Hospitality career

Empathy

Job description

Contract: Flexible
Payment: Hourly
Salary: £13.00 per hour + tronc

The Royal Horseguards is a beautiful 5 star hotel overlooking the River Thames, close to The Embankment and Trafalgar Square. The hotel has 282 bedrooms, restaurant, bar and terrace area as well as exceptional banqueting facilities at one of London's most prestigious conference and banqueting venues, One Whitehall Place.

What you’ll be doing

As a Food and Beverage Team Member, you’ll be at the forefront of guest interaction, serving food and drinks, taking orders, and clearing tables. But it’s more than just that—you’ll have the opportunity to get to know your guests personally, taking the necessary steps to personalize their experiences and foster loyalty. A genuine passion for quality service is essential, and your attention to detail will help ensure that every guest leaves satisfied and eager to return.

In this role, you’ll also have the chance to enhance your skills through multiskilling, occasionally working across different departments. We believe this flexibility allows our team members to adapt and grow within the hotel, making a positive impact on both guests and colleagues.

What you’ll bring

• A strong commitment to delivering the highest levels of service, with a desire to learn and progress in your career
• Comfort in a front-line role facing the public, with a natural, approachable demeanor
• Empathy and the ability to build meaningful relationships with guests and team members
• Precision and a keen eye for detail to ensure a flawless guest experience
• A demonstrated desire to pursue a career in hospitality
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

If you’re ready to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating extraordinary guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll get in return

As well as all the things you'd expect from us, such as great staff areas to recharge in, wholesome meals on duty, pension and healthcare schemes, we’ll take care of you at every step of your journey so that you can take care of our guests.

In fact, we’re so committed to this that our ‘People Promise’ sets out how you can expect us to support you at every step of your application and your career with us. Whether that’s your career development and progression, your physical, mental or financial wellbeing, and recognising (and rewarding!) a job well done.

Career Development & Growth - We’re here to support your journey, whatever that may look like. Our award-winning Academy will help you navigate your tailored career pathway with the tools and development designed for you to grow and to unlock your unique potential.

Financial Wellbeing – You work hard, so we’ll always help your money work hard for you! Some of the great things you can take advantage of include:

• Wage Stream – You’ll be paid monthly, but have access to your earned salary before payday should you need it
• Discounts & Perks – Savings on 1000’s of retailers, dining, hotel stays, and much more for you and those close to you
• Refer a Friend – Earn up to £1000 when friends join our team
• Interest-Free Loans – Season ticket loans to make commuting easier

Mental & Physical Well-being - We’re here to support your well-being, whenever and wherever you need it.

• On-Site Mental Health First Aiders
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Line – Free, confidential advice
• Be Well Platform – Our Online fitness and wellness resources
• Gym Discounts & Cycle to Work Scheme

Recognition & Community – We’re proud of everything we achieve, so we always celebrate our extraordinary team and culture.

• ‘Wonderful People’ Awards – Monthly, quarterly, and annual recognition
• Social & Seasonal Events – Fun, inclusive celebrations
• People Council – A platform for every voice
• Paid Volunteering Days – Give back to causes close to you

At Clermont Hotel Group everyone is welcome. We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply for roles with us.