Bartender

MM - E&C; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant community market is seeking experienced Bartenders to join their team. Candidates should have experience in customer service and bartending, including cocktail making. Responsibilities include fulfilling drink orders, maintaining a welcoming environment, and managing venue operations. The position offers a competitive salary, discounts, generous holiday time, and a commitment to employee well-being. Ideal for those passionate about sustainability and preparing delicious drinks in a lively setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

20% discount across all sites

33 days of holiday per year

Pension scheme after 3 months

Paid sick leave

Paid leave for volunteering

Qualifications

• 1 year of prior bartending experience preferred.
• 1 year of customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to competently use EPOS till system.

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling customer drink orders accurately and promptly.
• Providing a welcoming environment to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Opening and closing the venue.

Skills

Customer service

Cocktail making

Communication skills

Time management

Passion for sustainability

Interpersonal skills

Education

WSET Level 2 award in beer

Tools

EPOS till system

Job description

ABOUT US

Mercato Metropolitano embodies sustainability through our locally‑sourced, seasonal ingredients that nourish communities while respecting the environment. Our founder Andrea Rasca believes, "Access to nutritious food is a fundamental human right connecting people by nurturing the balance between humans and nature."

As part of the MMovement, we serve as a catalyst for positive change by bringing diverse cultures together through food. We make nutritious food accessible to everyone, regardless of socio‑economic circumstances, by carefully selecting trading partners who share our values of supporting local economies and making good food accessible.

In our vibrant, sustainable community markets, people from all backgrounds converge around food and forge meaningful connections. We also build inclusive, resilient communities through a range of workshops, educational programmes, and partnerships - working united towards a common goal.

We share the collective responsibility to live in harmony with the Earth, caring for the soil that enables healthy food production while minimising our environmental footprint.

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for Bartenders to join our MMovement at Mercato Metropolitano.

You will have experience behind the bar and will be a perfect fit if you're...

• Enthusiastic and Friendly,
• A determination to grow,
• Dynamic,
• And, have an aspiration to join the MMovement

What we expect from you

• Previous experience in bartending, including cocktail making -1 year (preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
• Competently use EPOS now till system
• Qualified in WSET Level 2 award in beer
• Passionate about sustainability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Great time management
• Enthusiastic and Friendly
• Ambition to grow within the company

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling customer drink orders accurately and promptly
• Provides a welcoming environment to ensure a high level of customer satisfactory
• Opening/closing of the venue
• Working with management to deliver events and tastings
• Escalate customer, HR and health & safety issues and concerns to management
• Report any issues with stock or equipment to management
• Conduct yourself professionally whilst on Mercato property
• Financial responsibilities - reporting discrepancies to management
• Following company procedures and carry out any reasonable request made by management
• Responsible of Health & Safety at work, including COSHH, and following procedure and training
• To attend training sessions and tastings when required

Our Commitment to you

• A competitive salary package - we are committed to helping our employees attain a decent standard of living and are a London Living Wage accredited employer.
• 20% discount across all sites with over 50 food and drink traders.
• 33 days of holiday per year (pro‑rated) including bank holidays.
• A pension scheme after 3 months.
• Up to 10 days paid company sick pay on probation completion.
• 1 day of paid leave for volunteering activity per calendar year.
• The chance to make a difference and work somewhere that really cares.