Bartender

Maison Estelle; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual socials

Staff discounts (F&B)

Birthday day off

Staff meals on shift

Pension & life assurance

Health cash plan

28 days holiday

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Maison Estelle in Mayfair is seeking a Bartender to deliver exceptional beverage service for private members in a luxury, multi-outlet F&B setting. You will manage bar operations, maintain standards, and engage with members to tailor experiences.

We value passion for hospitality, strong communication, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. Expect competitive pay and staff perks designed to support well-being and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury beverage departments in a multi-outlet F&B operation.
• Stays up to date with current beverage trends and best practices.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends flexibly.
• Excellent communication and front-of-house relationship-building skills.
• Genuine passion for hospitality and hosting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee service of beverages for members in line with club standards.
• Set up and close the bar accurately; restock, garnishes, mise en place and batching.
• Inform colleagues about beverage offerings and prices.
• Ensure items served at the right temperature and in proper glassware.
• Organise the bar area to streamline drink prep and inventory.
• Operate till systems in line with SOPs and standards.
• Tailor service to members’ needs and manage complaints professionally.
• Maintain knowledge of the full bar menu including beers, wines, cocktails.

Skills

Beverage service experience

Beverage trends knowledge

Flexibility

Communication skills

Hospitality passion

POS systems

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Who are we?

Maison Estelle is a private members’ club set in a Grade I-listed Georgian townhouse on Grafton Street, Mayfair. A ‘hosted home’, bringing people together that have plenty to say and nothing to prove. A new school club (no rules), with old school values of personalised service and discretion.

What’s in it for you?

The on target earning potential for this role is £38,168 per annum - comprising a base salary of £28,184 (40 hours per week at a hourly rate of £13.55), plus a qualified estimate of £9,984 in gratuities and service charge.*

AtEstelle, we prioritise your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates and biannual socials. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces and staff food. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way. Join us as a Bartender for a fulfilling journey where you are valued,supported, andcelebrated.

Here at Estelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging across both Estelle Manor and Maison Estelle. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across Ennismore brand.
• Birthday day off
• Goes without saying, but we will feed you during your shift.
• Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The key responsibilities as a Bartender will include but are not limited to:

• Preparing and overseeing the service of alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for our members ensuring they are always in line with our members club standards.
• Making sure the bar is set up and closed accurately and on time; cleaned, restocked, garnishes and all mise en place and relevant batching prepared and ready on time.
• Informing colleagues and team members about our beverage offering and prices.
• Ensuring all items are served at the right temperature and within the proper glassware and in the correct manner.
• Organising the bar area to streamline drink preparation and inventory.
• Ensuring use of till systems and payment processes are in line with SOP’s and standards.
• Being aware of our members who are drinking and / dining with us and ensure the bar team personally tailor their service appropriately.
• Maintaining a thorough working knowledge of the entire bar menu, including the beer, wine and cocktail lists.
• Talking with our members to assess their needs and preferences and make relevant recommendations for them.
  Proactively managing any member complaints in the moment escalating to a member of the management team where necessary ensuring they leave happy with a positive lasting impression.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN OUR BARTENDER

• Proven experience on the beverage departments in a luxury / lifestyle multi-outlet food and beverage operation.
• Stays up to date with current beverage trends and best practices.
• Must be able to work flexibly including evenings and weekends due to the operational hours of the club.
• Excellent communication skills and comfortable talking to colleagues, senior management and being front of house building relationships with our members.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and hosting.