Bartender

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Uniform & dry-cleaning

Holiday allowance 28-36 days

Volunteer days

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is hiring a Bartender for the Milestone Hotel & Residences in London. Join our luxury team and contribute to delivering personalised service, crafting cocktails, and maintaining high standards in a five-star setting.

We require previous bar experience in a hotel or luxury hospitality environment, excellent guest-service skills, and strong attention to detail. Perks include meals on duty, uniforms, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous bar experience in a Bartender role, ideally within a hotel or luxury hospitality setting.
• Excellent communication and guest service focus.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, friendly attitude.

Responsibilities

• Craft exceptional cocktails and drinks while maintaining high service standards.
• Keep the bar area and tables clean and well-organized.
• Work across all bar areas to ensure smooth service.
• Prepare cocktails, drinks, and light food service with precision.
• Know the bar menu and tailor drinks to guest preferences.

Skills

Bar experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive and friendly

Team player

Job description

Bartender*** luxury hotel***

What’s in it for you from day one:

• £34,000 OTE per annum, plus other exciting benefits and perks!
• Holiday allowance starting at 28 days and increasing with length of service to 36 days.
• Nutritious free meals on duty.
• Award winning L&D programmes, with over 80 individual courses available, from foundation skills to leadership skills.
• Excellent development opportunities with 80% of our managers being home-grown.
• Two paid volunteering days each year, so we can give back to our communities.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme through our partners at Hospitality Action.
• Monthly tea parties and annual social events, including boat parties and festive events for your little ones.
• Complimentary quality uniform and dry-cleaning services.

What's in it for you later:

• Cycle to work scheme which can save you up to 47% on the bike and equipment.
• Vibrant hotel recognition events and hotel-based incentives, including Employee of the Month and Manager of the Quarter.
• Enhanced maternity pay of 13 weeks, fully paid.
• Enhanced paternity pay of 2 weeks, fully paid.
• £800 baby payment to support you and your baby with the essentials.
• Fantastic recommend a friend bonus scheme worth up to £600.
• Cross-departmental training available within your property, because we know you're a curious individual.
• 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in selected Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
• Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels in the UK, Ireland, Guernsey, Geneva and South Africa!

We are looking for a Bartender to join our wonderful team in our stunning hotel. We are looking for someone with previous bar experience within a hotel or luxury setting with excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail who enjoys delivering personalised service to guests.

Location: Milestone Hotel & Residences

Employment type: Permanent

Working pattern: 5 on 2 off

Key Responsibilities of a Bartender:

• Crafting exceptional cocktails and drinks while maintaining high levels of service and guest satisfaction.
• Ensuring the bar area and surrounding tables are always set to the highest standards and remain clean and well-organized.
• Working across all areas of the bar, providing a smooth and efficient service throughout.
• Preparing cocktails, drinks, and food service with precision and attention to detail.
• Demonstrating a strong knowledge of the bar menu, providing expert recommendations, and tailoring drinks to guest preferences.

What are we looking for?

• Previous bar experience in a Bartender role, ideally within a hotel or luxury hospitality setting.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for providing excellent service to guests.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards.
• A proactive and friendly attitude with a focus on delivering personalized guest experiences.
• A team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

About us:

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to be recognised as an industry leader in hospitality and people development. We were named Best Employer at the 2025 Cateys and received the prestigious AA’s Hotel Group of the Year award for 2024. We are especially proud of our dedication to developing our people, having received the Princess Royal Training Award three times (2017, 2020, and 2023) from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple accolades including Top Employer in the United Kingdom for both 2024 and 2025, a certification of our outstanding employee conditions and commitment to workplace excellence and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys.

The Milestone Hotel and Residences is a beautiful five-star hotel located opposite Kensington Palace Gardens and close to The Royal Albert Hall. This property has 43 individually designed bedrooms, 13 luxury suites and 6 long-stay apartments, a classic lounge area for Afternoon Tea, a modern Stables Bar and a 2 Rosettes restaurant, named Cheneston's.

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.