Bartender

Apex Hotels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

Training and development

Employee events

Gym access and pools

Healthy meals on shift

Employee assistance program

Financial wellbeing app

Referral bonus

Discounted room rates for employees

Job summary

Apex Hotels in London is looking for a Bartender who can deliver exceptional guest experiences at the bar and in the restaurant. You will craft cocktails and beverages, interact with guests, and help ensure smooth service across the Food & Beverage team.

You will join a dynamic hospitality environment with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to guest satisfaction through attention to detail and a warm welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or bar service preferred.
• Ability to multi-task with excellent attention to detail.
• Customer service mindset and warm guest interaction.
• Able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks according to recipes.
• Prepare coffee if needed and provide table service.
• Set bar to Apex standards.
• Record drink orders promptly and accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness in bar areas.
• Serve food orders to guests at the bar.
• Report equipment problems to management.
• Assist with inventory and restocking.
• Be flexible to cover shifts as directed.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Initiative

Multitasking

Job description

Why join Apex Hotels?

You’ll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Bartender in London. From your very first day, you’ll be part of a team that truly cares, where people feel valued, included, and connected. We love individuality - it’s what brings the spark, the curiosity, and the human touch to every interaction.

You will meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes:

• 29 days holiday
• Training and development from day one
• Employee events and celebrations
• Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP
• Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools
• Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working.
• Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date.
• £ referral bonus when your friends or family join the team.

Following your first successful 3 months, you’ll also receive ……

• Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform "Treat Yourself Here", unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family.
• Involvement in our employee recognition schemes
• Long service recognition
• Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two
• 50% discount in our restaurants
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family
• Spa treatments and product discounts
• Life Assurance cover

Starting your Journey:

As a Bartender, you will contribute to achieving profitability and quality goals. This role is focused on, but not limited to, the hotel bar where you will be responsible for the setup, service and the closedown of the bar department. You will also be responsible for the service of both food and drinks to guests.You will be multiskilled across the Food & Beverage department and closely work with the Food and Beverage Assistants in making sure there is a smooth delivery of service to all guests, following Apex standards. You will have a passion for drinks, and enjoy creating unique, storytelling cocktails which create memories our guests will love.

You will embrace every opportunity to create extra special moments for our guests and provide a personal experience our guests will want to share.

Joining the dedicated Food and Beverage department, you will:

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with Apex drink recipes.
• Prepare coffee if need be to our guests and table service.
• Set bar according to Apex standards.
• Record drink orders promptly and accurately after receipt.
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas.
• Receive and serve food orders to guests seated at the bar.
• Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to your manager.
• Assist the restocking and replenishment of inventory and supplies.
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by your manager or immediate supervisor.

On your first day you will begin a structured 12 week learning journey, giving you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to be a great Bartender. With this in mind, we are looking for a Bartender who:

• Can deliver excellent standards
• Uses initiative
• Is self-aware and able to evaluate their own work
• Has a customer service attitude
• Has the ability to multi-task and provides excellent attention to detail
• Holds a genuine desire to provide a Warmer Welcome to our guests

Come and join our team, guided by our values of trust, friendliness, teamwork, and passion - the good stuff that makes hospitality feel effortless. Here, you’ll shine in your own way, creating joyful moments that lift the everyday.

Please note, this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.