Bartender - New Opening, Mayfair

Axiom Hospitality; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

28 days holiday (increasing to 33)

Employee assistance line

Wagestream access

Axiom Xcape stayover

Staff training & progression

Referral bonus

Length of service awards

Job summary

The Shepherd Mayfair, operated by Axiom Hospitality in London, is seeking a passionate Bartender to join our busy front-of-house team. You’ll craft cocktails, wines, and beverages while delivering exceptional guest service in a luxury setting.

We offer a competitive salary of £28,000 per annum, a 40-hour week, permanent contract, and benefits including staff discounts, holiday entitlement, and access to wellbeing and financial tools. You’ll thrive in a vibrant, upscale Mayfair environment.

Qualifications

• Truly passionate about the Hospitality Industry.
• Previous experience as a bartender in a busy environment.
• Excellent personal presentation.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Ability to function independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• To be an enthusiastic team player with a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of hospitality and service in the restaurant and the bar.
• Have in-depth knowledge of wines, cocktails and speciality drinks.
• Learn our food menu and anticipate guest needs.
• Engage with guests and get to know our regulars.
• Work in a busy, hardworking team environment and continuously learn.

Skills

Hospitality industry passion

Bartender experience in busy env

Excellent personal presentation

Food hygiene knowledge

Independent with supervision

Excellent communication skills

Flexible team player

Job description

The Shepherd Mayfair

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Town: London

Nestled amongst the timeless Georgian townhouses and luxury boutiques of Mayfair, The Shepherd Mayfair will be perfectly located on the western edge of Shepherd's Market, moments from iconic landmarks like Park Lane, Hyde Park, Green Park, and Knightsbridge, and within walking distance of Piccadilly. It offers guests a unique entryway into London's most prestigious neighbourhood.

Designed as a modern "lifestyle mansion", The Shepherd Mayfair is envisioned to feel like a natural part of Mayfair's history, as if it has always belonged. This blend of contemporary luxury and authentic charm creates a welcoming atmosphere for those seeking a true connection to the neighbourhood. Every element of the hotel reflects this rich heritage, while maintaining a modern, understated elegance.

The hotel's 82 beautifully crafted rooms and suites and three F&B outlets offer a refined yet relaxed ambiance, with a thoughtful nod to British classic design. Playful touches complement sophisticated details, delivering a personalised experience for today's discerning travellers. Each room exudes warmth and comfort, ensuring guests feel at home in one of London's most iconic districts.

We are currently recruiting for an engaging and driven Bartender to join our Truly Talented team.

What We Offer

• £28,000 per annum + service charge
• Permanent, full-time contract (40hrs per week)

Benefits

• Hotel discounts across all Axiom Hospitality hotels - colleague rates and up to 50% discount on F
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing yearly to 33 days;
• Discounts across retail, restaurants, events and more through our benefits & rewards portal;
• Access to our Employee Assistance Line to support your Mental Health and Wellbeing;
• Use of Wagestream Financial Wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay;
• Yearly complimentary Axiom Xcape stayover after one year of service;
• A growing team with great training, progression, and promotion opportunities;
• Rewards for referring a friend: referral bonus for recommending a new team member starts at £250 per successful hire;
• Length of service awards, ranging from 1 year to 3, 5, 10 and 20-year rewards and more!

Your role

The ideal person for this role will be a true epicurean - a food and drink enthusiast, who maintains a solid and up-to-date understanding of the restaurant and bar scene.

You will be expected to maintain the highest standards of hospitality and service in the restaurant and the bar.

Have in-depth knowledge of wines, cocktails and speciality drinks and take pride in learning our food menu as well. And enjoy engaging with guests, getting to know our regulars and learning to anticipate their needs.

You’ll work in a busy and hardworking team environment, where you’ll continually learn and develop.

The Core Skills And Experience Required To Succeed

• Truly passionate about the Hospitality Industry;
• Previous experience as a bartender in a busy environment ;
• Excellent personal presentation;
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety procedures;
• Ability to function independently with a minimum of supervision;
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing ;
• To be an enthusiastic team player with a flexible approach.

You must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates prior to commencing employment.

Having these core skills will put you one step further to joining Axiom Hospitality and The Shepherd Mayfair.

Opportunities for all

At Axiom Hospitality, we thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a fast-growing hospitality company with global aspirations. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from various backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We, therefore, encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

At Axiom Hospitality, we are making efforts to reduce our carbon, energy, water and waste footprint. We strive to be ethical in all we do and want to be a thriving, sustainable and responsible business for our people, our communities and our planet. Working closely with our Hotel Owners, we are committed to the journey to sustainability. In addition, we are working to reduce our hotels’ impact on the environment through internationally recognised eco-label certification.

Our hotels strive to be active members of their local communities by giving back where they can. Supporting local charities is important to our teams, from volunteering at soup kitchens to collecting donations and fundraising. Our hotels aim to leave a positive impact on their neighbourhoods. At Axiom Hospitality, we are working closely with our stakeholders to support our social impact commitment. Caring about people extends outside our business and is part of our DNA.