Bartender

SMOKESTAK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A London barbecue restaurant is seeking an enthusiastic bartender to join its established team. The ideal candidate thrives in busy settings and has a passion for providing outstanding hospitality. Responsibilities include maintaining the bar area, serving customers, and collaborating with the bar manager. Experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential. The role offers hourly pay between £15 – £16 and fantastic perks, including monthly bonuses and a 50% staff discount on meals.

Benefits

£1,000 every annual employment anniversary

Monthly bonuses for top performers

50% staff discount on meals

Cycle-to-work scheme

Cost-price wine access

International trips for top performers

In-house training for personal development

Staff trips to farms and markets

Qualifications including WSET

Company donations to charities

Whole team staff parties

Wholesome staff meals with drinks

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bartending role is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the bar area, including hygiene and stock management.
• Serve customers and provide exceptional service.
• Collaborate with the bar manager to enhance drink offerings.

Skills

Exceptional hosting skills

Ability to work during busy service

Warmth towards people

Job description

About SMOKESTAK

SMOKESTAK is a London-based barbecue restaurant focused on slow smoked meats, inspired by the founder’s Barbadian roots and refined by travels through the southern United States. Starting as a street food trader, it has evolved into a thriving restaurant with a wood-fire smoker at its core. With over 10 years in the business, its Shoreditch location is a staple of London’s food scene, known for its bold, moody aesthetic and memorable atmosphere.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic bartender to join our established team. The ideal candidate radiates warmth for people and thrives on the adrenaline of a busy service. While experience in a similar environment is preferred, we welcome those who deliver true hospitality. Our diverse, inclusive culture celebrates individuality – just be yourself.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance of the bar area, including stock take, hygiene maintenance and prep for service.
• Interact with and serve customers during service.
• Be an ambassador for our brand at all times through exceptional hosting skills and service.
• Work with the bar manager to keep our drink offering fresh and competitive.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar environment desirable but not essential.

We offer

• £1,000 every annual employment anniversary.
• Monthly bonuses for top performers.
• 50% staff discount on meals at each of our restaurants.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Cost-price wine through our suppliers.
• International trips for top performers.
• In-house training dedicated to your personal development.
• Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards.
• Qualifications, including WSET, health and safety, and food training.
• Company donations to charities close to the staff’s heart.
• Whole team staff parties.
• Wholesome staff meals with end-of-service drinks.

Experience and Employment

Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £15 – £16 hourly
Starting time: Immediate start!