Bartender

Edwardian Hotels London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Complimentary meals and beverages

Annual complimentary night stays

Staff discount platform

Pension scheme

Wellbeing programme

Training programs

Job summary

Edwardian Hotels London is recruiting for an M&E Bartender at The Londoner, a luxury 5-star property. You will prepare and serve a range of beverages at events, set up and maintain event bars to the highest standards, and deliver exceptional guest service in a fast-paced environment.

You should have previous bartending experience in luxury hospitality, strong knowledge of cocktails and premium beverages, and the flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience in luxury hotel, events venue, or high-volume hospitality.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, wines, spirits, and premium beverages.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests at events and functions.
• Set up and maintain event bars to the highest presentation and hygiene standards.
• Provide exceptional customer service and engage positively with guests.
• Ensure accurate stock control and replenishment throughout events.
• Follow all licensing, health & safety, and food safety regulations.
• Process beverage orders efficiently and accurately.
• Work closely with the Meetings & Events Operations team to deliver seamless service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of all bar areas before, during, and after events.
• Support colleagues across the Food & Beverage department when required.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Cocktail knowledge

Wine knowledge

Premium beverages

Shift flexibility

Job description

Become a Londoner

Welcome to The Londoner, a hotel that is chic boutique in spirit and feeling yet staggering in scale and ambition. A perfectly engineered collection of spaces, tastes, textures, and offerings over 15 floors. Situated in the heart of Leicester Square, where the four corners of the city meet.

We are seeking hospitality professionals whose unique talents and ambitions will drive them to not only rise to our guests’ exacting standards, but also propel their own career potential in a company that recognizes and rewards. Stand out from the crowd by joining London’s first ‘Super Boutique’ hotel. We are currently recruiting for an M&E Bartender for our 5 Star Luxury Hotel The Londoner.

Become a Londoner

Welcome to The Londoner, a hotel that is chic boutique in spirit and feeling yet staggering in scale and ambition. A perfectly engineered collection of spaces, tastes, textures, and offerings over 15 floors. Situated in the heart of Leicester Square, where the four corners of the city meet.

We are seeking hospitality professionals whose unique talents and ambitions will drive them to not only rise to our guests’ exacting standards, but also propel their own career potential in a company that recognizes and rewards. Stand out from the crowd by joining London’s first ‘Super Boutique’ hotel. We are currently recruiting for an M&E Bartender for our 5 Star Luxury Hotel The Londoner.

Overview

• Prepare and serve a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests at events and functions.
• Set up and maintain event bars to the highest presentation and hygiene standards.
• Provide exceptional customer service and engage positively with guests.
• Ensure accurate stock control and replenishment throughout events.
• Follow all licensing, health & safety, and food safety regulations.
• Process beverage orders efficiently and accurately.
• Work closely with the Meetings & Events Operations team to deliver seamless service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of all bar areas before, during, and after events.
• Support colleagues across the Food & Beverage department when required.

About You

• Previous bartending experience within a luxury hotel, events venue, restaurant, or high-volume hospitality environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, wines, spirits, and premium beverages.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 28 days Holiday per annum including Bank Holidays increasing with long service
• Complimentary hot meals, salad bar and unlimited beverages provided daily
• Recommend a Friend Scheme of up to £500 per friend recommended.
• Annual complimentary night stays within our hotels
• Preferential accommodation rates for all Edwardian Hotels for Hosts, their family and their friends
• Access to a discount platform for all of the most popular stores and outlets
• Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme
• Regular social events across all hotels
• Annual company recognition events held in January each year
• Wellbeing champions across all of our hotels
• Access to our company doctor for medical appointments and occupational health support
• Access for all hosts to our online learning platform Edwardian Academy
• Opportunities for promotion and a wide range of training programs to support your development

Eligibility

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.