Bartender (casual)

Maybourne Hotel Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary package

Pension Scheme

Staff restaurant

50% Food and Beverage discount

Wedding and Baby gifts

Job summary

Maybourne Hotel Group seeks a driven Casual Bartender for The Painter’s Room Bar at Claridge’s. You will craft classic cocktails, deliver exceptional service, and work with a talented team in a five-star setting.

Fluency in English and a passion for cocktails are essential. Experience in fine dining and a fast-paced environment will help you thrive in this prestigious London hotel.

Qualifications

• Experience crafting cocktails and serving in a bar.
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written.
• Experience in five-star or fine dining environments is preferred.
• Strong dedication to guest satisfaction and service quality.

Responsibilities

• Create memorable experiences for guests and ensure prompt, professional service.
• Collaborate with Bar Management to craft timeless cocktails.
• Serve drinks and food to Claridge’s standards with accuracy and care.
• Handle complaints promptly and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, health, and safety laws.

Skills

Cocktails knowledge

English fluency

Fine dining experience

Guest service focus

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Job description

We are seeking a driven Casual Bartender to join The Painter's Room Barteam at Claridge’s.

Maybourne operates some of the world’s most extraordinary hotels, including Claridge’s, The Connaught, The Berkeley and The Emory in London, the Maybourne Beverly Hills and the Maybourne Riviera in the South of France, where exceptional experiences and stories of distinction are crafted that celebrate the design and character of every destination.

One of Maybourne's storied hotels is Claridge's, a place shaped by centuries of enduring artistry. A rich symphony of experience, where every moment unfolds with unforgettable flair. A place where tradition is treasured and history continues to inspire. For over two hundred years, those who choose Claridge’s for life’s finest moments become part of its brilliant legacy.

Claridge’s is a family of the best and brightest, proudly serving the best and brightest. The calibre of our staff is unparalleled, as are our esteemed guests. Our people are a manifestation of our ethos - generous, passionate and truly personal. Claridge’s is a place that invites you in, embraces you, and make your spirit soar.

Painters Room

Working at The Painter’s Room at Claridge’s feels like being part of something truly special. Every day brings the opportunity to connect with guests from around the world, create memorable experiences, and work alongside a talented and supportive team. The intimate, elegant setting makes service feel personal, while the high standards of Claridge’s encourage you to grow, learn, and take pride in everything you do

As a Bartender you will be responsible for:

• Creating memorable experiences for our guests, simultaneously ensuring that service is prompt and professional.
• Working with the Bar Management and Bartenders to create cocktails that are timelessly classic.
• Fully conversant in serving cocktails, drinks and food to Claridge’s standards.
• Handling complaints in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensuring that licensing laws, health and safety legislation is adhered to.

Successful candidates for our Bartender opportunity will:

• Demonstrate genuine dedication to Claridge’s and show a commitment to consistent quality in our product and service.
• Provide intuitive service, with absolute understanding of our guests needs to create exceptional service experiences, that result in lasting memories
• Be motivated, creative and have worked in a similar role, within a five star or fine dining environment.
• You will have a passion for cocktails and quality products, be a team player who is an avid learner who wants to be challenged and developed.
• Be fluent in spoken and written English
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast paced exciting environment.
• Have exceptional product knowledge, specifically around classic Cocktails.

This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge and wants to join a fast paced and high performing hotel team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.

Here at Maybourne, we strive to reward our colleagues for the incredible work they do every single day. In return for your hard work and dedication we offer you:

Financial Stability

• Excellent salary package.
• Family Friendly company policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Travel Season Ticket Loans.
• Pension Scheme*.

Health and Wellbeing Support

• Subsidised monthly Podiatrist and Masseuse treatments.
• Flu vaccination vouchers*.
• Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses*.
• 24-hour colleague assistance helpline.
• On and off-site Occupational Health Service.
• Death in Service salary contribution.
• Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health.
• A complimentary state-of-the-art all-day dining staff restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.

Recognition and Career Development

• Referral Scheme ‘Introduce a Star’ where you can earn up to £1,500*.
• Instant colleague recognition and award programme with generous prizes.
• Colleague of the month nominations with generous prizes.
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday.
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
• In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.
• Long service awards.

Memorable experiences

• Preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across Maybourne.
• Hotel Guest Experience Stay* including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our renowned restaurants and bars.
• 50% Food and Beverage discount* across Maybourne.
• Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Colleague Party, Annual Colleague Children’s Party, etc.)
• Wedding and Baby gifts.
• Retirement functions.

*Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.