Bartender - London

Legado; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A new Spanish restaurant in London is looking for a Bartender to join its vibrant team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for exceptional service, solid knowledge of beverages, and experience in a high-volume environment. This position offers opportunities for personal growth and development within a critically acclaimed restaurant group. Enjoy benefits like discounted dining and gym memberships while working at a venue that celebrates the richness of Spanish culinary heritage.

Benefits

Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants

Discounted Gym Membership

Employee referral scheme – up to £600 per referral

Wagestream – stream your pay earlier

Access to Learning & Development Calendar

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a bartender in a high-quality restaurant or bar.
• Eagerness to engage and contribute actively.
• Strong attention to detail with a creative mindset.
• Interest in beverage, food, and continuous learning.
• Desire to grow within a trend-setting restaurant group.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair.
• Showcase knowledge in beers, whisky, and cocktails ensuring high standards.
• Engage with the team to maintain service quality and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Knowledge of beers, whisky, and cocktails

Passion for food and hospitality

Attention to detail

Experience in high-volume restaurants

Creativity in approach

Job description

Bartender – London (Legado) – Salary up to £17 per hour.

Schedule: Full Time.

Experience: Previous experience as a bartender within a high‑quality restaurant.

From the founders of the Michelin‑starred Sabor, Chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho, in partnership with JKS Restaurants, we are looking for a Bartender to be part of Legado – a brand new Spanish restaurant in Shoreditch.

If you’re ready to be part of an exciting new chapter in East London’s culinary scene and work with a talented team delivering exceptional food and hospitality, we want to hear from you!

We’re seeking an experienced Bartender who shares our enthusiasm, dedication, and passion for great food, vibrant hospitality, and delivering a unique culinary experience.

Location

Legado, meaning ‘legacy’ in Spanish, will showcase the depth and diversity of Spanish food.

With over two decades of experience leading Spanish cuisine in London, Chef Nieves is bringing her vision to life at Legado, a celebration of Spain’s regional culinary heritage.

Position

The right Bartender will be passionate and knowledgeable about beers, whisky, and cocktails, and have a strong background in high‑volume restaurants and bars, while delivering exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Bartender within a high‑quality restaurant or bar
• Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in
• A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail
• Passion for beverage, food, and hospitality, with a desire to continually learn
• The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend‑setting restaurant group

Benefits & Culture

Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day.

We are proud to work with industry‑leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique.

Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:

Treat Yourself

• Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants
• Retail & Takeaway Discounts
• Code App Membership

Look After Yourself

• Discounted Gym Membership
• Wagestream – stream your pay earlier
• Company Donations for your involvement with Charities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Financial Advice
• Wedding Gift & New‑born Care Package – Celebrating your big occasions

Progress Yourself

• Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar
• A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge
• Career progression with a fast‑growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group

Be Yourself

• Employee referral scheme – paying up to £600 per referral
• Staff parties & long service awards

The Group JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the World’s 100 Best Restaurants, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2024.

The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin‑starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, and Sabor; along with cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar, Bibi, and Ambassadors Clubhouse.

Pubs include The Cadogan Arms, The George and The Hound.

JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend‑focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people‑focused, collaborative hospitality group.