Bartender - Angela Hartnett's New Restaurant at the Royal Opera House

Gather & Gather UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned catering company is seeking skilled Bartenders for their new restaurant at the Royal Opera House in London. You will craft cocktails and provide exceptional service in a vibrant atmosphere. Ideal candidates have a passion for hospitality and experience in mixology. Join us for a unique dining experience in an iconic venue.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Great wellbeing strategy

Family friendly support

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes

Long service awards

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Passionate about food, drink, and hospitality.
• Skilled in creating cocktails and providing excellent guest service.
• Calm under pressure and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Craft and serve cocktails with precision and personality.
• Provide thoughtful recommendations to enhance guest experience.
• Ensure a welcoming and professional bar operation.

Skills

Mixology

Cocktail preparation

Customer service

Ingredient knowledge

Job description

Bartender - Angela Hartnett’s New Restaurant at the Royal Opera House

Location: Covent Garden, London
Start Date: August 2025 (Opening September 11th)
Employment Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available
Salary: £14-17 per hour depending on experience

Join us in creating London’s most remarkable dining experience in one of the city’s most iconic venues. We’re Company of Cooks, and in collaboration with Angela Hartnett, we’re opening something truly special on the fifth floor of the Royal Opera House. Picture a vibrant, ingredient-led Italian-inspired menu, a stunning rooftop terrace with sweeping views over Covent Garden Piazza, and an atmosphere of elegance and warmth day to night.

We're now looking for skilled, engaging Bartenders to join our opening team and help deliver world-class hospitality behind the bar.

What You’ll Do:

• Craft and serve beautifully made cocktails, wines, and beverages with speed, precision, and personality.
• Share your knowledge and enthusiasm for ingredients, wines, and spirits, elevating the guest experience through thoughtful recommendations.
• Contribute to the smooth, stylish operation of a bar that’s as welcoming as it is professional.
• Anticipate guest needs, going above and beyond to deliver exceptional and memorable service.
• Collaborate closely with the front-of-house and kitchen teams to uphold Angela Hartnett’s high standards of hospitality and service.

Who You Are:

• A warm, confident individual with a genuine passion for food, drink, and hospitality.
• Emotionally intelligent and intuitive, you read the room, adapt, and create a positive experience for every guest.
• Highly skilled behind the bar, with a solid foundation in mixology, classic cocktails, wine, and seasonal ingredients.
• Calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and excited to be part of a high-performance team.
• Open to learning and growth, with a deep appreciation for excellence and consistency.

What's in it for you?

Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers