Head Bartender

Edwardian Hotel Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Complimentary meals and beverages

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Annual complimentary night stays

Preferential accommodation rates

Discount platform access

Company pension scheme

Regular social events

Company recognition events

Access to company doctor

Online learning platform

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Edwardian Hotel Group is seeking a Head Bartender for the May Fair Bar at the 5 Star May Fair Hotel in London. This role involves leading the bar team, ensuring high service and quality standards, and requires previous high-end bar operation experience. Candidates should possess exceptional customer service skills and a passion for the food and beverage industry. Competitive salary, generous holiday benefits, and opportunities for professional development are offered, alongside additional employee perks.

Qualifications

• Previous Head Bartender experience in a high-end bar operation.
• Excellent attention to detail and customer service skills.
• Experience leading, training, and coaching a team.
• Impeccable command of English (written and spoken).
• Passion for food and beverage with awareness of trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the bar team, focusing on training and development.
• Ensure service standards align with brand expectations.
• Work in a fast-paced environment maintaining quality operations.

Tools

Open Table

Adecco

Micros

Job description

Join the UK’s most dynamic collection of hotels and restaurants

At Edwardian Hotels London, it’s the people who create unforgettable memories for our guests. We are always looking for hospitality professionals to join our family and bring new ideas to how we can provide the best possible experience. Professionals who understand and believe in our values: having Integrity, being Ambitious, and always Quality-Driven. Talented individuals who want to work alongside likeminded passionate people in a rewarding, fulfilling, and fun environment. We know that your unique talents and ambitions not only have the ability to exceed our guests’ exacting standards, but also propel your own career potential in a company that recognises and rewards.

At Edwardian Hotels London we are committed to being the best place to work, so much so that we have officially been recognised as a Great Place to Work. Our commitment to the wellbeing and development of our people is at the fore front of our culture.

We are currently recruiting for a Head Bartender to join the iconic May Fair Bar at The 5 Star May Fair Hotel.

Overview

• An amazing opportunity to join the May Fair Bar team located within our 5 Star May Fair Hotel a Radisson Collection Hotel as a Head Bartender.
• The role of Head Bartender will involve working a fast-paced operation where service and standards are the forefront of the May Fair Bar team and our brand standards.
• As a Head Bartender you will be expected to lead and support the bar team, this will include training, coaching, and developing the bar team.
• Be competent with IT applications such as Open table, Adecco and Micros. Is able to achieve a 100% pass mark in Micro's competency tests.

About You

• Previous Head Bartender experience of working in a high-end liquor led bar operation is essential.
• Demonstrates excellent, attention to detail and customer service skills.
• Have experience of leading, training and coaching a team.
• Impeccable command of the English language both written and spoken.
• Passion for food and beverage and keeping up to date with latest liquor and food trends.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 28 days Holiday per annum including Bank Holidays increasing with long service
• Complimentary hot meals, salad bar and unlimited beverages provided daily
• Recommend a Friend Scheme of up to £500 per friend recommended.
• Annual complimentary night stays within our hotels
• Preferential accommodation rates for all Edwardian Hotels for Hosts, their family and their friends
• Access to a discount platform for all of the most popular stores and outlets
• Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme
• Regular social events across all hotels
• Annual company recognition events held in January each year
• Wellbeing champions across all of our hotelsAccess to our company doctor for medical appointments and occupational health support
• Access for all hosts to our online learning platform Edwardian Academy
• Opportunities for promotion and a wide range of training programs to support your development

Eligibility

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.