Bartender

Wiltons; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable fine dining restaurant in London is seeking an experienced full-time Bartender to join their Bar/Wine team. The role involves managing your section and delivering exceptional service while showcasing extensive knowledge of spirits and food pairings. Competitive pay of £17.20 to £18.20 per hour and numerous perks such as training opportunities and career progression. Applicants without a CV will not be considered, and right to work in the UK is essential.

Benefits

28 days holidays including bank holidays

Training & development opportunities

50% discount in each restaurant

Company pension scheme

Uniforms provided

Employee of the month rewards

Annual staff party

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar establishment with service for 80 to 100 covers.
• Motivation and success oriented with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Enthusiasm and desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Join the Bar/Wine team at Wiltons.
• Responsible for your section.

Skills

Previous experience as a Bartender/Wine Waiter

Knowledge of spirits and wines

Good management and training skills

Understanding of the winemaking process

WSET certification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced full-time Bartender to join Head Sommelier Monica Bacchiocchi and our Bar/Wine team at Wiltons on Jermyn Street, Green Park.

Why join the Wiltons team?

• Offering approx £17.20 to £18.20 per hour or £40,000 to £42,500 per annum plus yearly bonus
• Approx. 45 hours a week Monday to Saturday with 2 days off
• The restaurant is closed on Saturday lunches, Sundays, 10 days over Christmas, 4 days over the Easter weekend and Bank holidays
• 28 days holidays (inc. bank holidays) + additional days given for years of service
• Training & development opportunities including company funded courses
• Career progression planning with platform ‘Flow Hospitality’
• Growth opportunities within both restaurants in the company
• 50% discount in each restaurant within the group (Franco’s and Wiltons)
• Company pension scheme & Company sickness pay
• Uniforms provided and laundered
• Delicious meals whilst on duty
• Recommend a friend Scheme
• Employee of the month and the year rewards
• Annual staff party

Who are we?

Since Wiltons was established in 1742, it has consistently enjoyed a reputation as the epitome of fine British dining in London. Located on Jermyn Street between Green Park and Piccadilly, Wiltons is a family-owned restaurant with a sister venue: Franco’s also on Jermyn Street. Both are managed by Director Jason Phillips who has worked at the Savoy, the Avenue and C London.

Wiltons combines a modern philosophy on service with all that is traditionally British to create the perfect dining experience. The atmosphere is perfectly matched with the immaculately prepared wild fish, shellfish, and game in season and meat dishes sourced from the finest farms.

The restaurant comprises a bar area, a main dining room divided in 3 sections and a Private Dining room named the Jimmy Mark’s Room that can also be used as additional seating for the restaurant. Wiltons is open for lunch and dinner from Monday to Friday and dinner on Saturdays. For more information, please visit our website www.wiltons.co.uk

What can you bring to the team?

• Previous experience as a Bartender/Wine Waiter in a similar establishment, catering for 80 to 100 covers during each service
• Good management, training and delegation skills as you will be responsible for your section
• Extensive knowledge of spirits, wines, aperitifs, digestifs, wine & food pairings
• Understanding of the winemaking process
• Motivation, commitment, success orientated with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Enthusiasm, drive & desire to learn
• WSET certification or equivalent would be beneficial
• Right to work in the UK is a requirement. Please note we are currently unable to provide sponsorship for the moment.
• Applications without a CV will not be considered. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, your application is unlikely to have been successful on this occasion.