Bartender

JKS Restaurants Holdings Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in London is seeking a passionate Bartender for their award-winning venue in Mayfair. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in high-quality bars or restaurants and be eager to contribute to a dynamic team, delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a bartender in a high-quality restaurant or bar.
• Eager to work hard and get involved.
• Creative with great attention to detail.
• Passionate about beverages, food, and hospitality.
• Ambitious to develop your career within a trend-setting restaurant group.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair.
• Work in a high-volume environment, serving cocktails and beverages.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Passion for beverages

Guest experience

Job description

Bartender - 42 Cocktail Lounge - Gymkhana
Salary - up to £17.33 per hour
Schedule - Full Time
Experience - Previous experience in a quality bar/restaurant

Gymkhana and 42 Cocktail Lounge are seeking a Bartender to join their team in Mayfair. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable, and passionate about food and drink. This is a great opportunity for an experienced bartender looking for a role in an award-winning, critically acclaimed group.

The Restaurant

Located in Mayfair for over a decade, Gymkhana is inspired by the bars, social clubs, and members’ clubs of the British Raj in India. It serves contemporary Indian cuisine using seasonal British ingredients, with a focus on the tandoori oven. Since opening in 2013, Gymkhana has received numerous accolades, including two Michelin stars in 2024, making it the first Indian restaurant in London with two stars. It was also named Restaurant of the Year by Restaurant Magazine and BMW Square Meal in 2014. Giles Coren of The Times called it 'the best restaurant I have ever been to.'

42 is an exclusive cocktail lounge in Mayfair, located at 42 Albemarle Street, where Gymkhana is also situated. The drinks list features house cocktails with Indian ingredients, seasonal classics, and an extensive selection of Old & Rare whiskey and Champagne.

The Position

The ideal Bartender will be passionate about beers, whisky, and cocktails, with experience in high-volume restaurants and bars. You should be able to deliver exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a bartender in a high-quality restaurant or bar
• Eager to work hard and get involved
• Creative with great attention to detail
• Passionate about beverages, food, and hospitality, with a desire to learn
• Ambitious to develop your career within a trend-setting restaurant group

Additional Information:

• Experience: Required
• Employment: Full-time
• Salary: £16 – £17.33 hourly

About JKS Restaurants Holdings Ltd:
The Group currently owns 28 brands in central London, with 7 Michelin stars, 4 Bib Gourmands, and 7 restaurants ranked in London's top 100.