Bartender [Double Standard]

The Standard Hotel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique hotel in London is seeking an experienced Bartender who is social, upbeat, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment. The role demands expertise in mixology and engaging with a diverse clientele. Full-time availability with flexibility to work late-night shifts over the weekend is required. Benefits include competitive pay, meals on duty, and various perks including holiday and travel discounts. Join a vibrant team and bring your personality to life at the bar.

Benefits

Starting rate of £15.82 per hour

Meals on Duty

Uniform Provided

28 Days Holiday rising to 33 days

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Medical Assistance

Discount platform including GYM

Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage

F&B Discounts ranging from 25-50%

Recruitment Referral Bonus

Tuition Aid Scheme

Social Committee with activities

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Senior Bartender or Cocktail Bartender in a busy setting.
• Ability to engage with diverse guests and handle high-volume service.
• Full-time availability including late nights on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Engage guests and provide high-quality cocktail service.
• Manage bar operations in a busy and vibrant environment.

Skills

Personality and stamina

Mixology knowledge

Social engagement

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Any relevant qualifications such as WSET

Tools

Squirrel EPOS

Job description

Bartender · £15.82 – £16.32 per hour (incl. Tronc) plus Additional Tips & Company Benefits · Full Time · Full Flexibility Required Monday – Sunday · Kings Cross · Late-Night Thursday – Saturday (2am)

At the cultural heartbeat of The Standard are our team who bring to life our spaces, engage with our guests and vibrate social energy, day and night across our bars, restaurants, event and guest spaces. Defined by our richness of personality, diversity of background and lifestyle, we are now looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to join our Ground Floor team as a Bartender .

The Library Lounge is our cosiest corner, and a hub for our music and cultural programming.

Isla restaurant and terrace is an indoor-outdoor garden oasis with a Modern British & European menu of seasonal small plates, minimal-intervention wines, and seasonal cocktails.

Your role

Do you have what it takes to be a Bartender at The Standard

As a Bartender at The Standard you will need to have miles and miles of personality and stamina, be highly social, upbeat and friendly; confident and can handle pressure well; thrive in a high-volume, high-energy environment and able to work equally well both independently and as part of a team. In addition to this you will also need...

• Prior experience as a Senior Bartender or Cocktail Bartender with the ability to engage and connect with a wide range of guests from different backgrounds, ideally gained in a similar ‘Lifestyle’ boutique hotel, destination cocktail bar or similar busy city bar
• To be a confident mixologist with a proven knowledge of spirits, well versed in both classic and contemporary cocktails with a good understanding of the latest trends in the London bar scene
• To be highly social, motivated and pro‑active; acting with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
• Available full‑time with full flexibility to work Mon‑Sun, as well as late night Thurs‑Sat until 2am
• Prior experience using squirrel epos is advantageous, however full training will be given
• Any relevant qualifications such as WSET are advantageous but not essential
• In addition to those with experience we are actively seeking candidates with a diverse range of lifestyle skills and welcome applications from those in the arts, music and entertainment industries

We are defined by our richness of personality and diversity of background and lifestyle so if you think you have what it takes to be a Bartender at The Standard, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits Include

• Starting rate of £15.82 per hour, increasing to £16.32 per hour after probation
• Meals on Duty
• Uniform Provided
• 28 Days Holiday rising to 33 days with service
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)
• Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)
• Employee Assistance Programme with Well‑being service
• Membership to Headspace Meditation app
• Discount platform including GYM
• Worldwide Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage platform
• Employee & Family Rates across all Standard and Bunkhouse properties
• In‑house Experience Programme
• F&B Discounts ranging from 25‑50%
• Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000
• Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training
• Season Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work Scheme
• Social Committee with regular monthly social activities