Head Bartender

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Edinburgh is looking for a Head Bartender to lead their team at Miller & Carter. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards, supporting team training, and ensuring an excellent guest experience. This role requires a passion for mixology and outstanding customer service. The position offers flexible shifts, discounts, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

33% discount across all brands

Wagestream financial toolkit

Discounts on gym memberships

28 days paid holiday

Free shares and employee helpline

Qualifications

• Experience leading a bar team and mixology skills are essential.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork are necessary.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team to success, acting as a mixologist.
• Support training and development of the team.
• Manage day-to-day operations and ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Mixology

Team leadership

Customer service

Job description

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As Head Bartender at Miller & Carter - Edinburgh City Centre, you will bring your experience and passion to lead a team whose drinks keep our guests coming back for more. You will ensure the bar is stocked up, supporting your General Manager in ordering stock. Through your example and training, you will maintain the highest standards and lead your bar team to success.

Join us at Miller and Carter, the home of the Steak Geeks. We take the bull by the horns. Picture perfect steaks, butchered, aged and cooked to perfection. We add a special touch to every occasion. If you fancy yourself as a steak geek, we want to hear from you.

All management employees are enrolled onto our unique and industry leading 3 day Steak School, and we are proud as the ONLY restaurant chain to be awarded ‘The Masters of Steak' accreditation.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts - to fit around the other important things in life.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at AllBar One, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family.
• Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high‑street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline‑to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS HEAD BARTENDER YOU’LL…

• Lead the bar team to success, acting as a mixologist for our drink offering.
• Support and be a role model for your team’s training and development.
• Support the day to day running of the business.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.