Bartender

KOL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day working week

Staff discount 50%

Free staff meals on shift

Up to £500 team referral bonus

Career development opportunities

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay after

Extra holiday days

Hospitality Action benefits package

Job summary

KOL, part of the MJMK Restaurants group, is seeking a skilled Bartender in London. Join a high-volume, quality-focused team delivering exceptional drinks and guest experiences.

You will manage bar prep, take orders, handle transactions, and collaborate with kitchen and floor teams to ensure top-tier service. We offer a four-day week, 50% staff discount across MJMK restaurants, free staff meals, and a pathway to career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a bartender role within a quality-focused, high-volume bar or restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer.
• Able to consistently follow recipes and maintain drink presentation and standards.
• Confident in managing prep for bar service, including garnishes, syrups, and stock rotation.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and maintain drink presentation and standards during service.
• Take accurate drink orders, process transactions, and manage tabs/bills with precision.
• Work with kitchen, floor, and door teams to ensure seamless service.
• Train and support team members on drink offerings and best practices.

Skills

Cocktail knowledge

Stock management

Food hygiene

Guest service

Communication

Team player

Cash handling

Job description

Bartender Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in a bartender role within a quality-focused, high-volume bar or restaurant
• Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer
• Able to consistently follow recipes and maintain drink presentation and standards
• Confident in managing prep for bar service, including garnishes, syrups, and stock rotation
• Highly organised and capable of maintaining a clean, efficient, and well-stocked bar throughout service
• Committed to delivering warm, engaging, and professional service at all times
• Skilled in taking accurate drink orders, processing transactions, and managing tabs/bills with precision
• Excellent communication skills and able to work seamlessly with the kitchen, floor, and door teams
• Passionate about providing memorable guest experiences through product knowledge and personalised recommendations
• Willing to contribute to daily briefings and help train other team members on drink offerings
• Understands and complies with all food hygiene and health & safety regulations
• Reliable, punctual, and a proactive team player who thrives in busy service environments
• Strong attention to detail and able to spot and address issues quickly, especially under pressure

As a Bartender at KOL, we can offer you:

• Work/life balance with a four-day working week
• 50% staff discount across all MJMK restaurants
• Free staff meals while on shift.
• Up to £500 team referral bonus.
• Opportunity to develop your career with MJMK Restaurants
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after your first year with us.
• Extra day’s holiday every year you’re with us, up to 5 extra days
• Wide range of benefits from Hospitality Action - Including: mental health & well-being support, Benefits Hub with retail discounts, wellness podcast, nutrition-focused recipes, digital gym, mindfulness meditation, as well as Employee Assistance Program

About KOL

At KOL, part of the MJMK group, we source and celebrate the finest expressions of British ingredients, championing wild food and seasonality to create dishes that reflect the bright, fresh flavours of Mexican cooking. The kitchen team is headed up by Chef Patron Santiago Lastra and was awarded a Michelin star in 2022, followed by being named in the World’s 50 Best.

Respect and understanding are central to our work. Before ingredients and dishes, we invest in the people and producers who trust us to represent their culture and traditions, and our team also reflects this. As KOL continues its success, we’re looking for a Sommelier to join the team, who will support the seamless running of the beverage programme by providing a highly efficient and effective service, ensuring standards are maintained.

About MJMK Restaurants

MJMK Restaurants own and operate a collection of award-winning restaurants. Founded in 2018 by lifelong friends Jake Kasumov and Marco Mendes, our journey began with Casa do Frango. In 2020, we partnered with chef patron Santiago Lastra to open KOL, a fine dining restaurant in Marylebone celebrating Mexican cuisine with British ingredients. KOL has since earned a Michelin Star, named as one the World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

2024 saw the launch of two new ventures: Fonda, a contemporary Mexican concept in Mayfair—our second collaboration with Santiago Lastra—and AngloThai in Marylebone, the debut restaurant from husband-and-wife team John and Desiree Chantarasak, blending Thai flavours with British ingredients. Within three months of opening, AngloThai earned a Michelin star.

At the 2025 National Restaurant Awards, AngloThai was named 'The Square Opening of the Year' and ranked 7th in the Top 100 list, followed by KOL at number 50. September, saw the opening of Luso, a contemporary Portuguese restaurant in Fitzrovia.