Bartender

Imperial London Hotels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

ILH Training Academy

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Uniform dry-cleaning

Pension

Hotel / F&B discounts

Employee discounts

Early Pay access

Job summary

The Imperial, a newly opened rooftop venue atop The Imperial Hotel in Bloomsbury, London, is seeking a standout bartender to craft cocktails and deliver memorable experiences. You’ll be the face of the bar, bringing warmth, craft, and guest-focused service to every shift.

Working at a 324-cover venue on the 10th floor with spectacular 360-degree views, you’ll join a supportive F&B team and help shape seasonal offerings while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in bars or hospitality with cocktails and spirits.
• Willingness to obtain Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene and L2 APLH.
• Strong English communication at CEFR B2.
• Knowledge of POS systems and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Craft cocktails and deliver exceptional service with style.
• Keep the bar clean, stocked, and ready for action.
• Engage guests with recommendations to elevate the experience.
• Support setup, service, and close-down with the F&B team.
• Manage stock, cash handling, and waste processes.
• Maintain top hygiene and safety standards.
• Stay calm and guest-focused during busy service.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal offerings and events.
• Address equipment or maintenance issues promptly.
• Adapt to keep service seamless.

Skills

Cocktails & spirits

POS & cash handling

Guest-focused service

English communication (B2)

Education

Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene

L2 APLH

Tools

POS systems

Stock management software

Job description

Role: Bartender at Arcus at The Imperial (New Opening Hotel)

Location: Bloomsbury, London

Hours: 40 hours (5 of 7 days weekly rota)

Salary: £31,000 + Benefits

About Us

Imperial London Hotels is a family run company with a 187-year legacy, dedicated to putting authentic London experiences within everyone’s reach.

This summer, we open the doors to our fully re-imagined hotel, The Imperial a new lifestyle offering within our portfolio. With 357 bedrooms, multiple dining venues, a workout studio, and destination rooftop bar, this will be a new beacon, bang in the heart of Bloomsbury, London.

About The Role

We’re looking for a stand‑out Bartender who brings energy, personality and craft to every serve. Working within our breath taking new rooftop venue opposite Russell Square. Perched on the 10th floor of the newly re‑imagined Imperial Hotel, this 324‑cover destination offers 360‑degree views of Central London’s iconic skyline. Providing both indoor and outdoor spaces plus a private dining room.

You’ll be the face of our bar, mixing great drinks, creating great moments and helping deliver the kind of atmosphere guests want to return to again and again.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Craft exceptional cocktails, pour beautiful serves and deliver it all with style and confidence
• Keep the bar immaculate, stocked and ready for action at all times
• Bring warmth and personality to every interaction, offering recommendations that elevate the guest experience
• Support the wider F&B team with set‑up, service and close‑down
• Stay sharp on stock, cash‑handling and waste processes
• Maintain top‑tier hygiene and safety standards — always
• Stay calm, collected and guest‑focused during busy service
• Bring fresh ideas, help shape seasonal offerings and support small events
• Handle any equipment or maintenance issues promptly
• Jump in wherever needed to keep service seamless

Who You Are

• Experienced in bars or hospitality, with solid knowledge of cocktails, spirits and contemporary drinking culture
• Comfortable with POS systems, stock processes and basic cash handling
• Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene (or willing to obtain), plus L2 APLH
• Confident, guest‑centric and able to communicate in English at CEFR B2 level
• Creative, curious and passionate about great drinks and great service
• Bonus points for: experience in lifestyle venues, menu development, event support, sustainability‑led bar practices, and digital bar tech

What’s In It For You

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Complimentary uniform dry‑cleaning, plus discounted personal dry‑cleaning
• Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan
• Workplace Pension
• Team Member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
• 50% discount across ILH F&B outlets
• Discounted drinks at Blooms Café
• Employee‑funded Health Cash Plan
• Local Bloomsbury discounts
• Early Pay access
• Shopping discounts with selected retailers
• Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology
• Access to mental health first‑aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to Shake Things Up?

If you’re all about warmth, craft and creating memorable moments behind the bar, we’d love to have you on the team!