Bartender Royal Albert Hall

Oak View Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food discount

Meals on duty

Training and development

Employee recognition

Cycle to work

Childcare vouchers

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Oak View Group in London operates the Royal Albert Hall's bars, seeking a vibrant team member for a busy bar environment. You will deliver table service and guest experiences across multiple outlets, contributing to high standards of hospitality.

We offer full-time roles with afternoon and evening shifts. Candidates must be over 18, with pay up to £15.80 per hour, plus meals on duty and staff discounts. Training and development opportunities are provided to help you grow.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy bar or hospitality venue.
• Excellent customer service and communication in English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, efficient table service with outstanding hospitality.
• Greet guests, take orders, and create a welcoming dining experience.
• Serve food and drinks promptly while maintaining high standards.
• Support the wider team during peak periods.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and presentation of the dining area.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Teamwork

Job description

Oak View Group is reinventing the way the world comes together. Driven by a passion to revolutionise the live events industry with dynamic thinking and an unshakeable dedication to those we serve, OVG turns up the volume on what makes life extraordinary. From inspired development to curated hospitality, from brand innovation to premium for all, OVG is setting new standards and redefining expectations for everyone.

About The Venue

Managed by Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, the iconic Royal Albert Hall operation consists of 3 restaurants, 14 bars, 1 retail outlet, 147 hospitality boxes and events for up to 2000 people.

Role Purpose

Join the iconic Royal Albert Hall and be part of a vibrant bar team delivering exceptional service in one of London’s most prestigious venues. If you thrive in fast paced environments and love creating great guest experiences, this is the perfect role for you. This role is situated in our bars teams that cover over 16 different bar outlets across the RAH, a chance to work in a great cross functional team that deliver great hospitality across this iconic venue.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing friendly, efficient, and professional table service while delivering outstanding customer service during busy shifts
• Greeting guests, taking food and drink orders, and creating a welcoming, memorable dining experience
• Serving food and beverages promptly and accurately while maintaining high service standards
• Supporting the wider team to ensure smooth and efficient operations during peak periods
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation, table presentation, and dining area upkeep

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a busy bar, hospitality venue, or event environment preferred
• Hospitality experience essential with a strong focus on customer service
• Confident working in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment
• Strong communication skills with a clear command of English
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn, develop, and contribute as part of a team
• Passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences

Good to know

This is a full time role working five shifts per week with afternoon and evening shifts in a fast paced and exciting environment. Candidates must be over 18. The role pays up to £15.80 per hour.

• 40 percent off food and beverage across our restaurants and venues
• meals on duty
• excellent training and development opportunities
• employee recognition programmes
• cycle to work scheme
• childcare vouchers
• access to a 24 7 employee assistance programme

Our Inclusion Commitments

OVG is for everyone. Diversity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Wherever you come from, wherever you are going, we’d love to hear from you. If you need any additional support or adjustments with your application, let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.