Casual Bartender - Library Bar

Oetker collection; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lanesborough, a luxury hotel in London, seeks a Bartender to join their Library Bar team. The ideal candidate will deliver exceptional service, possess outstanding beverage knowledge, and embrace career progression opportunities in a prestigious setting. The role involves manual handling and is suited for individuals passionate about hospitality.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Discretionary Company Sick Pay

Additional holiday allowance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Complimentary meals on duty

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted spa treatments

Internal promotion opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in a luxury establishment.
• Excellent command of the English language; a second language preferred.
• Immaculate grooming standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exemplary service and standards to guests as part of the Library Bar team.
• Focus on guest recognition and enhancing guest bar experience.

Skills

Beverage product knowledge

Guest service

Attention to detail

Job description

Oetker Collection hotels are true masterpieces located in the world’s most desirable destinations. Each property is a landmark and a timeless icon of elegance. With deep devotion to local culture and community, our Hosts of Choice preserve a tradition of legendary European hospitality and genuine family spirit that began in 1872.

The Lanesborough – classically British service in a remarkably vibrant and elegant London residence.

The Lanesborough invites you to join its teams and offers you the best opportunities for career and development within the amazing Oetker Collection Hotels.

The team of The Lanesborough are waiting for you to have an exceptional experience!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Contract

02. Temporary

Start Date

Place

London, United Kingdom

MISSIONS

We have an exceptional opportunity to join our Library BarTeam at The Lanesborough.

Awarded No. 1 Hotel in London in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards, on the doorstep of Hyde Park, just a short walk from Harrods, Harvey Nichols and London’s most exclusive shopping district; Sloane Street and Knightsbridge, this grand luxury mansion has undergone an inspired renovation by the famed interior designer Alberto Pinto. The hotel is home to 93 luxurious suites and bedrooms, modern British dining at The Lanesborough Grill, the vibrant Library Bar and Garden Room and the magnificent Lanesborough Club & Spa.

Masterpiece Hotels

Oetker Collection hotels are true masterpieces located in the world’s most desirable destinations. Each property is a landmark and a timeless icon of elegance. With deep devotion to local culture and community, our Hosts of Choice preserve a tradition of legendary European hospitality and genuine family spirit that began in 1872.

Candidate Profile

As a Bartender, you will be working as part of a professional bar team delivering exemplary service and standards to our guests. This is a key role with a key focus on guest recognition and the guest bar experience. You should be passionate about your work and have the desire to progress your career within the Company.

Key Requirements

The ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

Experience in a similar role in a bar within a luxury establishment is essential

London experience and familiarity with a luxury hotel environment are desirable but not essential

Excellent beverage product knowledge is essential

Excellent command of the English language and a second language would be preferred

Immaculate grooming standards

Please note that this role requires an element of manual handling and some heavy lifting

BENEFITS

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive salary package
• Discretionary Company Sick Pay
• Additional holiday allowance
• Season ticket loan
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Complimentary dry cleaning
• Safety shoes
• Retail discounts around Victoria, Westminster, Whitehall and the Northbank area
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental and Optical benefits
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted chiropodist & massage treatments
• Substantiality initiates
• Social and sports activities

Career Growth & Personal Development

• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities
• Cross-departmental exposure
• Partnered with industry-leading training providers
• Internal learning gateway
• Free access to e-learning platform offering job-specific training and personal growth courses
• Subsidised professional qualifications and certified trainings
• Financial incentives for bringing talents to The Lanesborough via ‘Recommend-A-Friend’ scheme

Recognition&SocialInitiatives

• Award programmes throughout the year with generous prizes
• Long service awards
• Preferential room rate at The Lanesborough for you and your family
• 50% discount on F&B and Club & Spa treatments
• Social events(e.g. Annual Party, Recognition Celebrations, Children'sXmas Party, Departmental Appreciation Day, pub quiz, etc.)
• Celebrating your important moments (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, newborns, etc.)

*Terms & Conditions Apply

PROFILE

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.

If you wish to invest in Oetker Collection, we encourage you to take this opportunity and we would be very happy to have you as member of our team.

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