Cocktail Bartender - London

Dishoom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality venue in Greater London is seeking a Cocktail Bartender. The role involves crafting cocktails to perfection, providing exceptional customer service, and preparing drinks with care. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience in a busy bar and a passion for hospitality. The position offers flexible shifts, free team meals, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Free team meals each shift

Access to mental health support

Training programs and career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a cocktail bartender in a high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of cocktail classics and readiness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Create each drink to perfection in a busy bar environment.
• Prepare coffee and Chai with care.
• Greet guests with a welcoming smile and conversation.

Skills

Cocktail preparation

Customer service

Coffee and Chai preparation

Job description

Cocktail Bartender – London

We are proud to be recognised as one of the best places to work in Hospitality.

Looking after people is at the core of what we do and we work hard to make life at Dishoom the best it can be.

Since 2010, our restaurants have celebrated the Irani cafes and all of the food and drink of Bombay.

We have Dishoom Cafes across London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. Our Permit Rooms can be found in Brighton, Cambridge and Oxford, with our newest Bar‑Cafe opening in Portobello earlier in the Spring! Plus, we have kitchens across London to ensure our guests can enjoy our food at home.

As well as running busy sites with big teams, we also understand the importance of doing more: planting trees with our teams in the UK & India, tying Rakhis with our guests, and helping to feed children through Meal for a Meal. Since January 2024, we have donated 20 million meals and counting, with each Dishoomwalle contributing to 55 meals per shift.

How we support you

• Financial
  • Free weekly wage advances and emergency cash.
  • Access to our savings support & financial health planning tool.
  • Up to 50% off when dining at Dishoom with friends and family.
  • Enhanced family leave and pay, plus specific Dishoom‑walle benefits for those growing little families.
• Mental & Physical
  • All Bartenders, Managers are fully trained in mental health support & First Aid.
  • Dedicated support from our confidential advice helpline – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
  • On‑demand GP appointments, free counselling sessions and life coaching through our wellness app.
  • Free fitness sessions every month (including yoga and spin classes).
  • Our in‑house cricket tournament where you compete with your team at Lord’s.
• Socials
  • Family Mela (Family summer festival).
  • Huge Christmas celebration.
  • Regular team events across our cafes.
  • Bombay Bootcamp – an once‑in‑a‑lifetime guided tour of Bombay for team members with 5 years’ service.

What to expect

• Free team meals every shift, plus all the Chai you can drink.
• £16‑£17.50 per hour inclusive of tronc (based on the last 3‑month’s average).
• Monthly payroll.
• A full‑time role working 5 days a week, Monday‑Sunday availability required.
• A weekly changing rota provided at least 6 days in advance.
• A variety of daytime and evening shifts (not the usual always late nights).
• Access to our award‑winning training programmes and support – 211 team members promoted last year.
• Paid holiday at your usual rate; extra day off for first day of school for children.
• No uniforms – smart casual and comfortable; trainers are fine.

Role responsibilities

• Obsessed about drink quality; create each drink to perfection in a busy environment.
• Prepare every coffee and cup of Chai with the same care as the first one of the day.
• Greet guests day or night with a smile and bar chat that makes them instantly feel welcomed.

Qualifications

• 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’ll set you up for success in the first couple of months and gradually give you more responsibility.

How we develop you

• Initial training period learning about Dishoom, our drinks and bar operation.
• 3 months of practical experience in a high‑volume busy bar environment.
• A desire to grow – we promote our Shift Leaders, Head and Deputy Bartenders from within.
• Award‑winning Babu (Manager) Masterclass programme supports teams with tools to become future leaders.

Inclusivity

We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply for roles with us.

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We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply for roles with us.