Bartender

Ardent Pub Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount

Private healthcare

Awards program

Values Award

GP & EAP access

Fresh meals

Breaks paid

Referral bonus

Training & onboarding

Staff parties

Charity day

CODE Membership

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Ardent Pub Group is seeking a passionate Bartender to join The Cadogan Arms in Chelsea, London. You’ll deliver exceptional drinks and memorable guest experiences with flair in a high‑volume pub environment.

We value hands‑on attitude, creativity and a strong focus on hospitality. Join an award-winning group and enjoy engaging service, development opportunities, and a supportive team culture alongside generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a bartender in a pub, bar, or restaurant.
• Proactive, hands-on attitude.
• Desire to learn and grow in hospitality.
• Ambition to develop career in award-winning pub group.

Responsibilities

• Deliver drinks with personality and flair.
• Ensure high-volume service with great guest experiences.
• Collaborate with team to maintain standards.
• Engage customers and upsell when appropriate.

Skills

Bartender experience

Fast-paced hospitality

Creativity

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

Our Group

At Ardent, everything starts with people. Whether you’re walking into one of our pubs or joining our team, you’ll be met with genuine warmth. We build pubs that are rooted in their communities, driven by purpose and built to last.

We operate three acclaimed pubs - The George (Fitzrovia), The Cadogan Arms (Chelsea), and The Hound (Chiswick) - each rooted in tradition but full of fresh energy. Named Food‑Led Pub Group of the Year at the 2024 R200 Awards, with The Cadogan Arms and The George both featured in the Top 100 Gastropubs list, we’ve also won the 2026 Best Premium Food Offer at The Publican Awards - cementing our reputation for leading the way in exceptional pub dining.

As hospitality’s highest‑scoring B‑Corp certified company, we’re committed to doing business the right way - balancing exceptional guest experiences with meaningful social and environmental impact. Our culture is just as important as our performance, which is why we’re proud to be recognised in CODE Hospitality’s Happiest Places to Work 2025 and Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.

Our mission is to deliver the gold standard of public houses - where quality food, drink, and service create exceptional experiences. If that resonates, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits and Culture

• Group & External Partners Dining Discount up to 50%
• Private Healthcare with Vitality after 1 year service (40% off with Virgin Active, PureGym & Nuffield Gyms)
• Employee of the Month Awards
• £1000 Values Award every quarter
• 24/7 GP & EAP Access
• Freshly cooked team meals everyday
• All breaks are paid
• Employee Referral Bonus up to £800
• WSET Training
• Industry leading training & onboarding
• Supplier trips
• Twice yearly staff parties
• 1 paid day per year to donate to a charity of your choosing
• CODE Membership
• Hospitality Rewards Enhanced Membership Package
• Wellbeing & EAP Support including 1 on 1 sessions
• LOS, Bday, Maternity, Paternity, Wedding Gifts
• Bespoke coaching and training courses

The Position

We’re looking for a passionate Bartender to join our team at The Cadogan Arms, delivering exceptional drinks and memorable guest experiences with personality and flair. You’ll thrive in a high-volume pub, bar, or restaurant environment, bringing knowledge of beers, whisky, and cocktails.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Bartender in a fast‑paced, quality pub, bar, or restaurant
• A hands‑on, proactive attitude with a willingness to roll up your sleeves
• Creativity and exceptional attention to detail
• Passion for beverages, food, and hospitality, with a desire to learn and grow
• Ambition to develop your career within an award‑winning pub group

A typical working week may look like 5 working days, including 3 single shifts and 2 double shifts. As with most roles in hospitality, shift patterns may vary depending on business needs.

If you enjoy crafting drinks, engaging with guests, and working in a lively pub environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At Ardent Pub Group, the greatest welcome isn’t just something we give to our guests — it’s something we extend to everyone who walks through our doors. Our pubs are built on warmth, character and community, and that only works when the people who make them thrive feel respected, valued and able to be themselves.

We believe that a diverse team makes for a better pub: richer ideas, better problem‑solving, more creativity and a stronger connection to the communities we serve. Inclusion isn’t an initiative for us — it’s part of how we operate every day.