Bartender

Sumi Marylebone; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Employee discounts

Training opportunities

Job summary

SUMI Marylebone is opening its second restaurant in Marylebone, London, and seeks a talented bartender to join from day one to help set the tone for the new venue.

As a Bartender, you will craft cocktails to high standards, welcome guests with warmth, and collaborate with the bar and floor teams. This role offers development within Creative Restaurant Group.

Ideal candidates have quality bar experience, a genuine passion for drinks, and flexibility for evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine and bar service.
• Genuine passion for drinks and hospitality.
• Warm, confident and professional approach with guests.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to stay calm and organised during busy service.
• Team-first attitude and flexibility for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving cocktails and other drinks to our recipes and standards.
• Setting up the bar, stocking fridges and mise en place before service.
• Keeping the bar clean, organised and fully stocked during each shift.
• Welcoming guests, taking orders and making thoughtful recommendations.
• Processing orders and payments accurately.
• Building a strong understanding of our food and drinks menus.
• Following allergen, licensing, hygiene and responsible-service procedures.
• Receiving and storing stock correctly, and reporting discrepancies.
• Working closely with the floor team to keep service running smoothly.
• Taking part in training and continuing to develop your skills and knowledge.

Skills

Cocktails

Hospitality

Guest service

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

POS system

Job description

Bartender - New Opening, SUMI Marylebone

SUMI is entering an exciting new chapter with the opening ofour second restaurant in the heart of Marylebone in November 2026. Created byrenowned sushi master Endo Kazutoshi and part of Creative Restaurant Group,SUMI has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional Japanese cuisineinspired by authentic traditions, expert craftsmanship and genuine hospitality.

Following the success of our Notting Hill neighbourhoodrestaurant, SUMI Marylebone will be a gem in one of London's most excitingdining destinations showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients, the best sushipreparation and warm, welcoming service. We're looking for talented individualsto join our founding team from day one, help us bring this exceptionalrestaurant to life, and grow with us as we establish a new benchmark forJapanese dining in London.

The Role

As our Bartender, you will be at the heart of the guestexperience, preparing consistently excellent drinks and bringing warmth,knowledge and personality to every service. You will work closely with thewider bar and restaurant teams to create an atmosphere that feels polished,welcoming and unmistakably SUMI.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants tosharpen their craft, broaden their drinks knowledge and build a long-termcareer within an ambitious restaurant group.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and serving cocktails and other drinks toour recipes and standards
• Setting up the bar, stocking fridges and completingmise en place before service
• Keeping the bar clean, organised and fully stockedthroughout each shift
• Welcoming guests, taking orders and makingthoughtful recommendations
• Processing orders and payments accurately
• Building a strong understanding of our food anddrinks menus
• Following allergen, licensing, hygiene andresponsible-service procedures
• Receiving and storing stock correctly, andreporting any discrepancies
• Working closely with the floor team to keep servicerunning smoothly
• Taking part in training and continuing to developyour skills and knowledge

What We're Looking For

Previous bartending experience in a quality restaurant orbar is important, but personality matters too. We are looking for someone whoenjoys connecting with guests, takes pride in their work and brings positiveenergy to the team.

You will need:

• Good knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine and barservice
• A genuine passion for drinks and hospitality
• A warm, confident and professional approach withguests
• Strong attention to detail and high standards ofcleanliness
• The ability to stay calm, organised and efficientduring a busy service
• A practical, team-first attitude
• An interest in Japanese food and drinks would be anadvantage
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bankholidays

Salary: Up to £16.01 p/h including service charge,plus benefits

Why Join Us?

At Creative Restaurant Group, we want people to buildcareers, not simply fill roles. You will learn alongside experiencedhospitality professionals, strengthen your technical and product knowledge, andhave genuine opportunities to progress into Head Bartender, bar management orwider leadership roles as your career develops.

• Join an exciting new restaurant opening from thevery beginning
• Hands-on training and ongoing development
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• The chance to grow across Creative Restaurant Group
• Staff meals while on duty
• Employee discounts across participating restaurants

Bring your talent, personality and ambition to SUMIMarylebone, and help us make the opening one to remember.

Note:Applicants must have the legal right to work inthe UK without corporate sponsorship.