Bartender

Aldgate Hotel Opco Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Vouchers and recognition scheme

Referral scheme

Wellbeing calendar

Training & progression

Job summary

Leonardo Hotels in Greater London is seeking a Bartender to support the smooth operation of the Food and Beverage department. You will prepare and serve drinks, welcome guests, and work as part of a lively team to deliver memorable hospitality with warmth and professionalism.

Ideal candidates will showcase flair for cocktails, have a passion for hospitality, and prior bar experience is a plus. We offer opportunities for progression and employee wellbeing within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Greet guests from around the world with warmth and professionalism.
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for hospitality and going the extra mile.
• Showcase flair for drinks and cocktail making.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drinks and cocktails.
• Entertain and welcome guests as part of a vibrant hotel team.
• Deliver first-class hospitality in line with brand standards.

Skills

Hospitality

Customer service

Cocktail making

Flair bartending

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Be Yourself – Be a Bold Team Player – Be Leonardo

Once you’re part of the team, you’re part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland! The Bartender will support the smooth running and objectives of the Food and Beverage department. All members of the Food and Beverage department work together to create memorable moments for guests, in line with both company and hotel-specific service standards, and collaborate closely with other departments within the hotel. You will act as an ambassador for your own hotel and the wider Leonardo Hotels estate, demonstrating the company vision, mission and values. At all times, you will treat others around you with respect, dignity and fairness. As a Bartender you’ll be one of the faces of the hotel, so we want you to bring your warm and friendly personality to work with you every day. Take a deep breath because you’ll be stepping into a busy role! You’ll be preparing and serving drinks and cocktails, entertaining and welcoming our guests, and working as part of a vibrant team to deliver first-class hospitality.

If you’re our ideal Bartender, you will:

• Be a great host for our guests – we greet guests from all around the world in our hotels so you’ll meet a really diverse range of people!
• Have a genuine passion for hospitality and going the extra mile
• Be a ‘show off’, and showcase your skills: we want to see your flair for drinks and cocktail making!
• Preferably, have previous experience working in a bar

Some of the perks our Bartender could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Talent referral scheme
• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
• Wellbeing Calendar
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Why come join us as a Bartender?

We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, “Come Join Us Guest Care” training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!

At Leonardo Hotels, our vision is very simple: to be the first choice for everyone who values genuine hospitality! We are a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We partner with social enterprises to change attitudes towards disability, and provide opportunities ensuring everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work.