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

Compass Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering firm is seeking skilled Bartenders for its new restaurant at the Royal Opera House in London. Join a vibrant team focused on creating exceptional dining experiences. Ideal candidates will be passionate about food and drink, skilled in mixology, and dedicated to delivering outstanding hospitality. This role offers both full-time and part-time positions with a salary of £14-17 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy

Regular social events

Family friendly support

Recognition schemes and awards

Qualifications

• Highly skilled behind the bar with a solid foundation in mixology and classic cocktails.
• Emotionally intelligent and intuitive, able to read the room and adapt.
• Open to learning and growth, with a deep appreciation for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Craft and serve cocktails, wines, and beverages with speed and precision.
• Share knowledge of ingredients and recommend beverages to guests.
• Collaborate with front-of-house and kitchen teams to maintain high standards.

Skills

Mixology

Cocktail preparation

Customer service

Knowledge of wines and spirits

Job description

Overview

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