Bartender - Hidden Society

Hidden Society; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage £15

Service charge

Discounts across venues

Wagestream pay access

Life assurance £10k

Employee Assistance Program

Training & development

Team environment

Job summary

Hidden Society in Fitzrovia seeks a bartender with an artisan mindset to join a team that blends bar craft and guest storytelling. You’ll move between the bar and floor, crafting cocktails to precise standards and delivering a memorable guest experience.

We value calm communication, curiosity, and pride in every detail. Enjoy a supportive, mentoring environment, competitive pay (£15/hour) plus service charge, and benefits that reflect your craft and contribution.

Qualifications

• Craft cocktails with precision and balance.
• Engage guests with storytelling and hospitality.
• Maintain high standards of glassware, garnish, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Delivering drinks to tables and engaging with guests as storytellers
• Supporting table service, clearing, resetting, and maintaining atmosphere
• Explaining menus, concepts, and drinks in a calm, approachable way
• Keeping bar and floor clean, organized, and guest-ready
• Noticing room needs and embracing silent service
• Supporting service and close-down as a shared responsibility
• Working under guidance of Bar Manager and Head Bartender
• Taking feedback positively and using it to improve craft
• Pride in development and continuous learning

Skills

Cocktail crafting

Guest interaction

Attention to detail

Team player

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.