Cocktail Bartender

Sale E Pepe; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious London restaurant is seeking an exceptional Cocktail Bartender to join its new opening team. As a Cocktail Bartender, you will showcase your mixology skills while delivering warm service in a vibrant bar setting. Responsibilities include crafting exceptional drinks and ensuring guest satisfaction. Experience in a premium environment is essential, as well as a passion for hospitality. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, including private healthcare and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Private health care after completion of probation

Study support scheme

Complimentary meals while on duty

50% discount when dining with family and friends

Internal training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cocktail Bartender in a premium environment.
• Ability to uphold service and bar standards.
• Full ownership and accountability in your role.

Responsibilities

• Craft exceptional drinks and anticipate guest needs.
• Support the efficient running of the bar across all services.
• Deliver warm and polished service to every guest.

Skills

Strong mixology skills

Passion for cocktails, wines, and spirits

Impeccable attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Genuine passion for hospitality

Job description

Cocktail Bartender - New Opening - Sale e Pepe Mare Cocktail Bartender - Sale e Pepe Mare at The Langham, London Set to open within The Langham, London, this marks a new chapter in the storied legacy of Sale e Pepe, the iconic Knightsbridge restaurant that has defined Italian dining in the capital since 1974 - a fitting partnership that sees two London icons come together under one roof. Sale e Pepe Mare will capture the sun-soaked energy, vibrant dishes, and unmistakable sense of la dolce vita. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the menu celebrates the finest seafood while offering a sophisticated bar experience, blending timeless Italian flavours with a contemporary cocktail programme inspired by the Mediterranean coast. We are seeking an outstanding Cocktail Bartender to join our opening team and be part of this exciting new chapter. As a Cocktail Bartender, you will showcase exceptional mixology skills, deliver warm and polished service, and play a key role in bringing the bar concept at Sale e Pepe Mare to life. The Cocktail Bartender will support the smooth and efficient running of the bar across all services. Working closely with the bar and front-of-house teams, you will craft exceptional drinks, anticipate guest needs, and help create a vibrant, elegant, and memorable experience for every guest who visits the restaurant or bar.

Responsibilities

• Previous experience as a Cocktail Bartender in a premium, fast-paced hospitality environment
• Strong mixology skills with passion for cocktails, wines, and spirits
• Impeccable attention to detail and consistency in drink preparation and presentation
• A genuine passion for hospitality and guest engagement
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to grow and learn
• Full ownership and accountability in your role
• Ability to follow and uphold service and bar standards
• Drive and ambition to grow within a leading hospitality group
• Proof of right to work / pre-settled or settled status in the UK

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cocktail Bartender in a premium, fast-paced environment
• Strong mixology skills with passion for cocktails, wines, and spirits
• Impeccable attention to detail and consistency in drink preparation and presentation
• A genuine passion for hospitality and guest engagement
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to grow and learn
• Full ownership and accountability in your role

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Private health care after completion of probation
• Study support scheme
• Complimentary meals while on duty
• Career progression within a fast-growing restaurant group
• 50% discount when dining with family and friends
• People-focused and inclusive culture
• Internal training and career development opportunities
• Memorable staff events and celebrations