Head Bartender

Hawksmoor Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc paid

Free team meals

50% off Hawksmoor meals

Income protection

Volunteer days

Early wage access

Referral bonuses

Travel & shopping discounts

Welfare budget

Training & progression

Job summary

Hawksmoor in Edinburgh is seeking a Head Bartender to lead the bar team, crafting exceptional drinks and guest experiences.

You will inspire the team, maintain high standards, and collaborate with managers on menus and seasonal specials. Strong cocktail-led experience and natural leadership are essential.

Join a values-driven hospitality group with comprehensive benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong bartender experience in a quality cocktail-led venue.
• Natural leader with strong drinks knowledge.
• Love hospitality and engaging with people.
• Ambitious, with potential to step into Bar Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team and inspire them with your knowledge and passion.
• Create and serve outstanding drinks with flair and consistency.
• Ensure bar standards, cleanliness and stock are maintained.
• Train and develop bartenders and barbacks.
• Work with managers to develop menus and seasonal specials.

Skills

Cocktail knowledge

Team leadership

Hospitality mindset

Ambition for management

Job description

Head Bartender

Since 2006, Hawksmoor has been the UK's home of ethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired with award-winning wines and cocktails. We're proud to be a certified B Corp, one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have been recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for year after year.

As Head Bartender, you will lead the bar team, creating exceptional drinks and guest experiences.

What You'll Do

• Lead the bar team and inspire them with your knowledge and passion
• Create and serve outstanding drinks with flair and consistency
• Ensure bar standards, cleanliness and stock are maintained
• Train and develop bartenders and barbacks
• Work with managers to develop menus and seasonal specials

Who You Are

• Strong bartender experience in a quality cocktail-led venue
• Natural leader with strong drinks knowledge
• Love hospitality and engaging with people
• Ambitious, with potential to step into Bar Management

Our Values

Welcome Everyone - we are warm, welcoming and help everyone feel comfortable being themselves

Work Hard and Be Nice to People - we balance hard work and ambition with integrity, kindness and fun

Hit Hawksmoor Standards - we all take accountability for the part we play

Keep Evolving - we continue to develop through listening, learning, feedback and new ideas

Benefits

• Tronc paid for every hour you work, including holidays and breaks
• Free team meals on shift
• 50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and your loved ones
• Income protection and death in service cover
• Paid annual volunteer days
• Stream early wage access and financial wellbeing tools
• Referral bonuses from day one
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping and experiences
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks and support
• Full training and development with clear progression opportunities

We're building a team that reflects the richness and diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor, we welcome everyone and believe in creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, kindness is key and high standards are met together.