Bartender - Hidden Society

Nightcap PLC; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£15 per hour + Service charge

50% discount on food and drink

Discount portal deals

Wagestream access to earned wages

Life assurance £10,000

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and development opportunities

Fun and vibrant working environment

Job summary

Hidden Society in Fitzrovia is seeking an Apprentice Bartender to craft cocktails with precision across bar and floor, delivering stories to guests and building memorable experiences.

You'll learn under a Sensei (Bar Manager) and the Artist, maintain high standards of glassware, presentation, and service, and contribute to a calm, intimate guest environment in Central London.

Qualifications

• Deliver cocktails with precision and balance.
• Communicate confidently with guests and colleagues.
• Learn and apply hospitality standards across bar and floor.

Responsibilities

• Drinks & Craft: Prepare and serve cocktails with precision, follow recipes and presentation standards.
• Floor & Guest Experience: Deliver drinks to tables, engage guests as storytellers, support service and atmosphere.
• Standards & Care: Keep bar and floor clean and organized, anticipate guest needs, support closing duties.
• Team & Learning: Work under guidance of leadership, accept feedback, develop hospitality craft.

Skills

Guest interaction

Storytelling

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

THE CANVAS IS YOURS. HELP US PAINT IT.

Hidden Society is a cocktail bar rooted in quality, intention, and considered hospitality, right in the heart of Fitzrovia. This is a venue designed for people who care deeply about craft, standards, and how guests feel when they sit at the bar.

At Hidden Society, our bartenders are Apprentices of the Art.

They don’t just stay behind the bar; they move with the rhythm of the room. You are expected to work seamlessly across bar and floor - preparing a masterpiece in the glass, then delivering that story directly to the guest.

Our Goal:

To curate a sanctuary of intellectual warmth so that people can quiet the noise of the city and hear their own thoughts again.

THE MISSION

This is not about volume or speed. It’s about Precision, Presence, and Shared Ownership.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• £15 per hour + Service charge
• Up to 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
• Deals and discounts with a wide range of businesses through our discount portal.
• Early access to your pay through Wagestream.
• £10,000 life assurance to support your loved ones if the worst happens.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.
• Training and development opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us!
• Fun and vibrant working environment with a fantastic team.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?

Drinks & Craft

• Preparing and serving cocktails with precision, balance, and consistency
• Following recipes, prep standards, and service rituals without compromise
• Maintaining high standards across glassware, garnish, and presentation

Floor & Guest Experience

• Delivering drinks to tables and engaging with guests not as a "server," but as a storyteller.
• Supporting table service, clearing, resetting, and maintaining atmosphere
• Explaining menus, concepts, and drinks in a calm, approachable way

Standards & Care

• Keeping both bar and floor clean, organised, and guest-ready, there is nowhere to hide clutter.
• Noticing what the room needs before it’s asked for - the essence of "Silent Service."
• Supporting service and close-down as a shared responsibility

Team & Learning

• Working under the guidance of our “Sensei” (Bar Manager) and the “Artist” (Head Bartender).
• Taking feedback positively and using it to improve your craft
• Taking pride in your development, using feedback and personal curiosity to sharpen your hospitality instincts and technical skills.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

This role isn’t about job boundaries. It’s about the Artisan mindset. You are happy to move between the bar and the floor as part of one fluid team.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is happy to work across both bar and floor as part of one team
• Cares about the "unseen details" and doing things properly, even when no one is looking
• Is a student of the craft, eager to learn the "WHY" behind every drink and every piece of art
• Communicates confidently and enjoys guest interaction
• Is adaptable, proactive, and takes pride in shared responsibility
• Understands that great hospitality is about connection, not performance

If you want to stay behind a bar and hide, this isn’t the right fit. If you want to be fully involved in creating a masterpiece, we want to meet you.

WHY HIDDEN SOCIETY?

QUALITY OVER QUANTITY:

We don't chase covers; we chase the perfect guest experience.

FLOW OVER FRICTION:

No silos. No hand-offs. Just good service.

A SHARED CANVAS:

You will be mentored by a specialised leadership team dedicated to your growth.

PRECISION AS STANDARD:

Work in a space designed to support focus and craft, not chaos.

A VENUE WITH A VISION:

Join an ambitious cocktail bar in Central London where craft, creativity, and considered hospitality come first.