Casual Bar Staff

Compass Group UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in London is seeking a skilled Cocktail Bartender to join their team at Muse at RSA House. The role requires a strong background in bartending, exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for providing excellent customer service. This vibrant cocktail bar offers not just drinks but also an atmosphere of culture and creativity. Enjoy flexible working hours and various benefits while working in a unique and historic setting.

Benefits

Weekly pay & Tronc

Flexible working hours

Casual Worker App

eLearning App for skill training

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Cocktail Bartender in a high-volume environment.
• Great command of English, both verbally and written.
• Passionate and hard-working attitude.

Responsibilities

• Create each drink to perfection despite a busy environment.
• Greet guests and make them feel welcomed.
• Provide 5-star service and build rapport with guests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Customer service orientation

Knowledge of cocktails

Tools

POS system

Job description

We’re looking for talented and dedicated people to join us as a Cocktail Bartender.

As a Cocktail Bartender

• You're obsessed about drink quality; despite the busy environment, you still create each drink to perfection.
• Greet our guests with a smile and bar chat that makes them instantly feel welcomed.
• Great command of English – both verbally and written.
• Passionate and hard‑working attitude, with a desire to make MUSE team proud.
• Ability to retain information.
• Ability to combine honesty, integrity, and reliability with a positive attitude.
• Ability to find solutions to and overcome challenging situations with professionalism.
• Experience with a POS system.
• Approachable, professional attitude with an eye for attention to detail.
• A clean, smart and professional appearance.

So what are we looking for?

• Previous work experience as a Cocktail Bartender – at least 1 year minimum, in a high‑volume restaurant/bar environment, with knowledge of all the classics.
• Ready to learn – we want to set you up for success in your first couple of months with us, and gradually get you to a place where you are always providing 5‑star service to our guests, building rapport and reasons to return.

Where would you be working?

Muse at RSA House is London’s best hidden gem cocktail bar, located within the historic Royal Society of Arts just off The Strand. Open Monday to Friday from 4‑11pm, Muse offers a refined yet creative space where history meets modern mixology. Our cocktail menu, curated by renowned bartender Marcis Dzelzainis, champions British‑grown ingredients, sustainability, and regenerative values, aligning with the RSA’s charitable mission to work for the future of people, place and planet.

Muse is more than a bar. Its interiors blend Georgian heritage with contemporary design, creating an atmospheric backdrop of rich textures, warm lighting and characterful details. Guests enjoy not only inventive cocktails and small plates but also a cultural experience, surrounded by curated art and soundtracked by an ever‑evolving programme of atmospheric music.

Adjoining spaces, such as the Tavern Room, make Muse a versatile destination for intimate gatherings, private parties and larger group events. Together, these elements create a setting that celebrates creativity, connection and culture at the heart of London.

Here’s what TimeOut London had to say:

“Muse is not your average brass‑and‑marble speakeasy. Just off The Strand, it’s like stumbling into an elegant little laboratory dedicated to turning small‑batch and sustainably sourced British spirits into memorable (and reasonably priced) cocktails. What marks it out is its location: right in the heart of the Royal Society of Arts, a Georgian temple to creativity that once counted Charles Dickens and Benjamin Franklin as regulars. Chat to the boss, Marcis Dzelzainis, or his long‑time potion master Kevin Price‑Houghton about foraged ingredients, their favourite Cotswolds eau de vie or Kentish rhubarb soda and it’s clear they’ve embraced the RSA’s spirit of high‑IQ invention. Or just kick back at the end of a long work day with a classic martini (£9.50) and watch the world go by in a blur outside. You might just meet a genius.”

Written by Phil de Semlyen - Global film editor

What’s in it for you?

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Weekly pay & Tronc
• Flexible working hours
• Casual Worker App, allowing you to select shifts from over 100 workplaces
• eLearning App for all mandatory skill expansion training or learning
• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme

Apply online now via our short application form (only takes 1 minute!). We will be in touch straight away and if successful you could be working within a couple of days.