Bartender - Hidden Society

Nightcap PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£15 per hour

Up to 50% food & drink discounts

Discount portal access

Early pay via Wagestream

Life assurance £10,000

Employee Assistance Program

Training & development

Job summary

Hidden Society in London’s Fitzrovia is seeking committed bartenders who can work across bar and floor, crafting cocktails with precision and storytelling. You will interact with guests, explain the menu, and uphold the highest standards of service.

Join a venue built on quality and craft; you’ll train through our bartender apprenticeship program, develop technical skills, and grow within Nightcap’s premium drinks-led hospitality concept.

Qualifications

• Front-of-house hospitality skills and a passion for craft.
• Focus on consistency, cleanliness, and guest experience.
• Desire to learn the why behind every drink and technique.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails with precision and balance.
• Deliver drinks to tables and engage guests as storytellers.
• Maintain high standards of glassware, garnish, and presentation.
• Support bar and floor service and keep spaces clean.
• Explain menus and concepts to guests in a calm, approachable way.

Skills

Hospitality

Guest interaction

Bar & floor work

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

• 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?

• 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.

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., Nightcap's mission is simple. To be the leading operator of premium bars and drinks-led hospitality concepts in the UK. We create the bars for the best nights ever. Our visually immersive spaces and bold cocktails create the perfect set up for an unforgettable night. It is a really exciting time to join us. We are looking for ambitious individuals that are looking to develop and take on new opportunities as we grow. We have an industry leading bartender training program, and we are currently developing our management training program with the aim of being 'best in class'.

Benefits

• £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!

The most insane staff parties... I mean FESTIVALs! With all food and drinks provided.

Endless progression opportunities. New to the cocktail world? We have fantastically skilled trainers who will be proud teach what you need to know and more. Rewarding Bonus Scheme And drinks always on us! If you are a driven individual that is looking for a fun and exciting journey, then this is the company for you!