Food and Beverage & Culinary

Hyatt Corporation; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in London is seeking an experienced Head Bartender to lead a talented bar team, ensuring personalized service and crafting exceptional cocktails. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role, strong leadership skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality drinks. The position offers various benefits, including discounted hotel stays and continuous professional development. Join us at Hyatt Regency London Olympia for this exciting opportunity!

Benefits

Discounted hotel stays

Free meals on duty

Uniform provided

Headspace membership

50% discount on food and beverages

Continuous learning opportunities

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior bartender or head bartender role in premium hospitality.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent product knowledge.
• Ability to deliver consistently high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team in delivering personalized service.
• Craft signature cocktails and ensure quality standards.
• Oversee daily operations of the bar.
• Mentor and train bar colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Mixology

Customer service

Team management

Job description

Head Bartender – Hyatt Regency London Olympia

Hyatt Regency London Olympia will be part of a major redevelopment project transforming Olympia, London's historic convention centre built in 1873, into a comprehensive convention, entertainment, and cultural district in West London. Anchored by the iconic glass barrel‑vaulted roofs of the Grand and National Halls, the new 14‑acre site will feature a boutique multi‑screen arthouse cinema, a 4,000‑capacity music and performing arts venue, a 1,500‑seat theatre, a rooftop sky garden, as well as restaurants, shops, cafés, and office and co‑working spaces.

Hyatt Regency London Olympia will offer 204 rooms, a bar and restaurant, as well as a lobby lounge.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team in delivering personalised and attentive service, anticipating guest needs and preferences to create memorable experiences.
• Demonstrate mixology skills, crafting signature cocktails and ensuring all beverages meet the highest quality and presentation standards.
• Oversee the setup and daily operations of the bar, ensuring efficiency and consistently high standards.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the bar menu, including ingredients, preparation methods, and pairing recommendations, to confidently advise guests.
• Mentor, train, and support bar colleagues, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team culture.
• Coordinate and manage bar setup for special events, private functions, and promotions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior bartender or head bartender role within the premium hospitality sector preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent product knowledge.
• Ability to deliver consistently high standards of service.

Benefits

• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt for you and your family and friends.
• Free meals on duty in the colleague restaurant.
• Uniform provided and laundered complimentary.
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide a clear career path and promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide.
• Company values: Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing.
• Supported by the Hyatt family with 1,150 hotels in more than 70 countries and a recognised Great Place to Work Company.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Apply today for this Head Bartender role and start your journey with Hyatt Hotels!

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