Bartender

The Columbo Group; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off across Columbo venues

Free access to events and festivals

Columbo Academy training and dev

Hero of the Month + paid weekend off

£50 drinks seller incentives voucher

Generous referral scheme

Nest pension

Job summary

The Old Queen’s Head, part of The Columbo Group, is seeking a Bartender to join a lively North London pub that blends great food, drinks and late-night events. You’ll welcome guests, pour pints, mix cocktails and keep the bar flowing across daytime and late-night shifts.

Ideal candidates will have bar experience, be confident with classic cocktails and thrive in a fast-paced nightlife environment, working closely with the team to ensure a superb guest experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working behind a busy bar.
• Confidence making classic cocktails.
• Warm, charismatic and great with people.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced nightlife environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Genuine interest in pubs, drinks and music.

Responsibilities

• Pouring great pints, mixing drinks and keeping the bar organised and ready for service.
• Preparing classic cocktails confidently and consistently, while maintaining speed and quality during busy service.
• Welcoming people in, taking orders quickly and making sure everyone is well looked after.
• Working in a fast-paced environment where the pub shifts from daytime service to busy late nights and club events.
• Working closely with the floor and bar team to keep service flowing and the atmosphere positive.

Skills

Busy bar experience

Classic cocktails

Warm & charismatic

Nightlife pace

Teamwork & communication

Interest in pubs & drinks & music

Job description

We’re looking for a Bartender to join the team at The Old Queen’s Head.

The Old Queen’s Head is an award-winning North London pub that moves between great food, proper pints and late nights. We serve one of the area’s most popular Sunday roasts, we’ve recently launched our in‑house pizza concept Hot Saint, and our club room hosts DJs and late‑night parties throughout the week.

It’s a pub with a lot going on. Great drinks, good music and a lively crowd. We’re looking for someone warm, charismatic and full of energy who loves the buzz of nightlife and knows how to make guests feel welcome at the bar. If you enjoy music, busy rooms and the atmosphere of a proper late‑night pub, you’ll feel right at home here.

See us in action: @theoldqueenshead | @the_columbo_group

What You’ll Be Doing

• Pouring great pints, mixing drinks and keeping the bar organised and ready for service.
• Preparing classic cocktails confidently and consistently, while maintaining speed and quality during busy service.
• Welcoming people in, taking orders quickly and making sure everyone is well looked after.
• Working in a fast‑paced environment where the pub shifts from relaxed daytime service to busy late nights and club events.
• Working closely with the floor and bar team to keep service flowing and the atmosphere positive.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working behind a busy bar
• Confidence making classic cocktails
• Someone warm, charismatic and great with people
• Confidence working in a fast‑paced nightlife environment
• Strong teamwork and communication
• A genuine interest in pubs, drinks and music

What to Expect

• Competitive pay: £13.00 per hour. Hourly wages paid every two weeks on a Friday.
• A dynamic working environment where no two shifts are the same.
• A relaxed dress code. No uniforms. Just bring your best self.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• 50% off across all Columbo venues, plus free access to our events and festivals
• Training and development through the Columbo Academy
• Hero of the Month recognition, including a paid weekend off
• £50 voucher for top drinks seller incentives
• Generous Referral Scheme
• Opportunities for global industry trips for top performers
• Pension scheme via Nest