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

Gather & Gather; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dining experience provider in London is seeking skilled Bartenders to join their opening team at a new venue in the Royal Opera House. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in mixology and a passion for exceptional customer service. Benefits include personal development opportunities, a pension scheme, and regular social events. Join us to create memorable experiences for guests in the heart of the city.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Wellbeing strategy

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Skilled behind the bar with a solid foundation in mixology and classic cocktails.
• Emotionally intelligent, able to read the room and adapt to guest needs.
• Open to learning and dedicated to high standards of hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Craft and serve beautifully made cocktails, wines, and beverages.
• Share knowledge about ingredients, wines, and spirits.
• Contribute to a smooth, stylish operation of the bar.
• Anticipate guest needs to deliver exceptional service.

Skills

Mixology

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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