Bartender

Kaio Restaurant; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaio Restaurant in London is seeking an enthusiastic bartender to craft cocktails and serve beverages with precision and warmth. You will engage guests, recommend drinks, and ensure a seamless, high-end bar experience.

Join a fast-paced environment where knowledge of cocktails, spirits, and mixology elevates guest satisfaction. You will maintain bar stock, cleanliness, and compliance with health and safety standards while handling payments and inventory tasks.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of cocktails, spirits and mixology.
• Experience in fast-paced bar environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized under pressure.
• Punctual and reliable with a proactive approach.
• Formal bartending certification or training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer and other beverages quickly and accurately.
• Maintain deep knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails and spirits.
• Engage with guests with recommendations and a welcoming attitude.
• Keep bar stocked with ingredients, glassware, and equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized bar area at all times.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations for alcohol service.
• Handle cash and card payments accurately.
• Assist with stock rotation and inventory management.

Skills

Cocktails

Mixology

Wine

Education

Bartending certification

Job description

To provide high-quality beverage service, including crafting classic and signature cocktails. Maintain a well-stocked and organised bar, ensuring exceptional customer experience through speed, accuracy, and engagement.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, and other beverages to guests with speed and accuracy
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, and bar techniques.
• Engage with customers, providing recommendations and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
• Keep the bar stocked with necessary ingredients, glassware, and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the bar area at all times.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulationsregardingalcohol service.
• Handle cash and card transactions accurately.
• Assistwith inventory management and stock rotation.

Personal Specification:

Essential

• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, and mixology techniquesand Wine
• Experience working in a fast-paced bar environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain organised under pressure.
• Punctual, reliable, and proactive.
• Formal training or certification in bartending.

Desirable

• E xperience in high-end or craft cocktail bars.
• Craftbeer knowledge.
• Barista experience.

Note:

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the role; however, duties may evolve to meet the changing needs of the business. The team member is expected todemonstrateflexibility and undertake reasonable tasks outside their core responsibilities to contribute to the overall success of the business.