Bartender

Simmons Bar; Shoreditch; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Progression opportunities

Incentives including experience days

Job summary

Simmons Bar is seeking friendly bartenders to elevate the party experience across our London venues. No previous bartending experience is required as we provide six weeks of training to get you up to speed. You’ll mix and serve cocktails to spec, ensure great guest service and contribute to a vibrant bar atmosphere.

Join a team with strong progression; 70% of managers started as bartenders. Enjoy tips, staff discounts, and exciting incentives while building a career in hospitality at Simmons Bar.

Qualifications

• No prior bartending experience required; we will train you within 6 weeks.
• Prepare and serve Simmons cocktails and beverages to recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve Simmons cocktails and beverages to spec (recipes).
• Follow Simmons' Steps of Service to ensure a positive guest experience.
• Contribute to the lively atmosphere of our bars.
• Collaborate with team to maintain smooth operations, including stock handling and glass washing.
• Maintain a clean and safe venue environment.
• Process payments accurately at the tills.

Skills

Bartending

Guest service

Cash handling

Job description

What’s in it for you:

• £12.75 per hour + tips
• 50% staff discount, including during our award-winning Happy Hour!
• Hospitality Essentials, a discounts and perks platform for your weekly shops and holidays!
• Great progression opportunities- 70% of our managers have been internally promoted.
• Exciting incentives, including experience days, team nights out and trips abroad!

Who we are:

We’re well known for being the best bar group in London (and probably the world). A late night cocktail party bar offering you the perfect place for after work drinks or a cheeky dance into the early hours. We’re located in lots of different places across London, we can be hired out for private parties and we have a notoriously eclectic musical taste; ranging from hip-hop, to disco, to funk, to 80’s, to 90’s to classic party bangers!

About you:

As a Bartender, you'll play a key role in elevating the party experience for our guests and making sure they come back time and time again! Previous bartending experience isn't necessary, we will train you and get you up to scratch within 6 weeks.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and serve Simmons cocktails and beverages to spec (recipes).
• Following Simmons' Steps of Service to ensure a positive guest experience for everyone who comes on.
• Contribute to the lively and vibrant atmosphere of our bars.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a smooth and efficient operation, including stock handling, collecting and washing glasses.
• Maintaining clean and safe environment for everyone in the venue.
• Processing correct payments on the tills.
• Demonstrate The Simmons Way, every single day.

This is not an exhaustive list and other duties will fall within the remit as assigned by your line managers