Bartender

Smoking Goat; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned Thai barbecue restaurant in Greater London is looking for passionate individuals to join their vibrant team. You will execute high-quality drinks service, maintain excellent hospitality standards, and learn about food sourcing. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of hospitality experience, a flexible approach to shifts, and the right to work in the UK. With an emphasis on teamwork and growth, this position offers a unique environment in which to develop your skills in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

50% discount at all restaurants

Complimentary staff meals during shifts

Enhanced maternity leave

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

£300 contribution towards work laptop

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in hospitality and guest experience.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts across 5 out of 7 days.
• Full UK right to work documents.

Responsibilities

• Execute fast-paced, high-quality drinks service.
• Balance needs of guests dining at the bar with those of high-pressure dispense.
• Deliver high standard of hospitality consistently.
• Communicate knowledge of produce and suppliers to guests.
• Align with company values and brand ethos.
• Demonstrate efficiency and multitasking in service.
• Collaborate effectively with the team.
• Participate in daily briefings and in-house training.

Skills

Passion for learning

Knowledge of restaurants

Good cooking and sourcing of food and drink

Job description

About Us:

Smoking Goat is an open-fire Thai barbecue restaurant and bar, serving food inspired by the street food of Bangkok and the laab stalls of northern Thailand. We're a busy restaurant that works closely with exceptional farmers and offers a daily-changing menu. Our drinks programme includes unique beers, natural wines, and a growing vinyl record collection. We welcome applicants looking to grow and be inspired. Thai cooking experience is not required—just a passion for learning and being part of a strong, team-focused restaurant.

What you’ll be doing:

• Executing fast-paced, consistent, high quality drinks service
• Balancing the needs of guests dining at the bar with those of a high-pressure dispense
• Consistently delivering a high standard of hospitality.
• Communicating comprehensive knowledge of our produce and suppliers to our guests.
• Operating in alignment with our company values and brand ethos.
• Demonstrating efficiency in all aspects of service and the ability to multitask.
• Collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Actively participating in and contributing to daily briefings and in-house training sessions.

What you’ll bring:

• Passion and knowledge of restaurants, good cooking, good sourcing of food and drink are a great headstart. But most important is the appetite to learn, grow and be a part of building the most exciting restaurant group in London.
• 2 years of experience in hospitality and guest experience.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts across 5 out of 7 days.
• Full UK right to work documents.

What’s in it for you:

• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Access to courses, resources, and training to enhance your career.
• 50% discount at all our restaurants, along with complimentary staff meals during your shifts.
• Discounted dining at various local establishments near Super 8 Restaurants.
• Enhanced maternity leave, pension scheme, subsidised mental health support, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Refer a Friend scheme—recommend someone to join Super 8 and receive a bonus!
• Opportunities for both international and national travel to visit our suppliers and learn about sourcing ingredients and beverages.
• £300 contribution towards the purchase of a work laptop for all salaried staff members.

If this role sounds like a great fit for you, we’d love to see your application! Please keep in mind that it may take us 1 to 2 weeks to get back to you due to the high volume of applications. Thanks for your patience!