Bartender - Sky Garden Bars

Oak View Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% food & beverage discount

Staff meal allowance

Drinks training and tastings

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Oak View Group is recruiting a Bartender for Sky Garden, London. You will deliver exceptional service across two busy bar outlets, serving a wide range of premium beverages with a focus on guest experience and high standards of presentation.

Based in one of London’s iconic venues, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment, learn from skilled colleagues, and benefit from ongoing training, discounts, and career progression opportunities within the group.

Qualifications

• Bartending experience in busy venues.
• Passion for hospitality and guest service.
• Ability to stay calm in high-pressure periods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a wide range of beverages to the highest standards.
• Deliver friendly, professional, and engaging service to every guest.
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations on cocktails, wines, beers and spirits.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and presentation behind the bar.
• Work efficiently during busy periods with speed and accuracy.
• Support colleagues across the wider Bars Team to deliver seamless service.

Skills

Bartending

High-volume service

Guest service

Communication skills

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

Located on the top floors of the iconic Walkie Talkie building, Sky Garden is one of London’s most unique hospitality destinations, offering stunning panoramic views alongside a collection of premium restaurants, bars and event spaces. Welcoming thousands of guests each week, it combines luxury hospitality, exceptional dining and unforgettable experiences in one of the capital’s most sought-after venues.

Role Purpose

Join the Sky Garden team as a Bartender, delivering exceptional service in one of London's most iconic hospitality destinations. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and ambitious hospitality professional to develop their career within a fast-paced, high-volume environment while working alongside some of the industry's best talent.

Based within our Bars Team, you'll play a key role across two busy bar outlets, creating memorable guest experiences while serving a wide range of premium beverages against the backdrop of London's most spectacular skyline views.

What We're Looking For

• Previous bartending experience within a busy bar, restaurant, hotel, or hospitality venue
• A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Experience working in high-volume environments while maintaining excellent attention to detailExcellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to remain calm, focused, and organised during busy service periods
• A proactive and professional approach to customer service
• A team player with a strong work ethic and a desire to learn and develop

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and serving a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to the highest standards
• Delivering friendly, professional, and engaging service to every guest
• Providing knowledgeable recommendations on cocktails, wines, beers, and spirits to enhance the guest experience
• Maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness, organisation, and presentation behind the bar
• Working efficiently during busy periods while maintaining speed, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Supporting colleagues across the wider Bars Team to deliver seamless and memorable service

Good to Know

The role pays up to £16.21 per hour and offers excellent training, development, and progression opportunities across our growing business. Benefits include a 40% food and beverage discount across the group, a daily staff meal allowance, ongoing drinks training and tastings, and the opportunity to build your career within one of London's most unique and exciting hospitality venues.

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.