Head Bartender

Sea Containers London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,950,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guest experience meals

6 complimentary nights a year at Lore/

Lore Group employee rates

Lore Group discounts at restaurants/b>

Free meals on duty

Ride-to-Work benefit

Job summary

Sea Containers London on London's South Bank invites applications for a Head Bartender to lead the bar operation, inspire the team, and uphold the venue's high standards.

You will work closely with management to drive performance, develop beverage programmes, and deliver premium guest experiences with river views.

This role offers a competitive hourly rate with service charge and a portfolio of Lore Group benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head Bartender, Bar Manager, or Senior Bartender in a premium hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for coaching and developing others.
• Extensive knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, and premium beverages.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive, hands-on approach with exceptional attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing bar team.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences with confidence and personality.
• Maintain consistently high standards of cocktail preparation, presentation, and service.
• Manage stock control, ordering, and inventory to minimise waste and maximise profitability.
• Create staff training programmes and support the development of junior bartenders.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety, and food hygiene regulations.
• Work collaboratively with the restaurant and kitchen teams to deliver seamless service.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal cocktails, menu development, and special events.

Skills

Leadership

Cocktails knowledge

Bar management

Premium beverages

Job description

A lifestyle Hotel based on London's eccentric South Bank. With over 354 bedrooms, award-winning food and drink outlets and an electric energy, Sea Containers London is a destination where glamour meets brutalism - and it's your London anchor on the River Thames.

About the Role

We're very excited to announce the opening of Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers! A new dining destination created in partnership with Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global, opening this autumn 2026. Set directly on the River Thames in the heart of London's South Bank, Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers will bring together elevated British dining, exceptional hospitality and panoramic river views. With this, we are looking to add a Head Bartender to the team to really take us to the next level!

As Head Bartender, you'll be responsible for leading the day-to-day operation of the bar, inspiring and developing your team, and ensuring every drink and every guest experience reflects the high standards of Sea Containers Restaurant.

The Head Bartender works closely with the restaurant management team to drive performance, maintain exceptional service standards, and contribute to the continued success of our beverage programme.

What You'll Do

Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing bar team.

Deliver exceptional guest experiences with confidence and personality.

Maintain consistently high standards of cocktail preparation, presentation, and service.

Manage stock control, ordering, and inventory to minimise waste and maximise profitability.

Create staff training programmes and support the development of junior bartenders.

Ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety, and food hygiene regulations.

Work collaboratively with the restaurant and kitchen teams to deliver seamless service.

Contribute ideas for seasonal cocktails, menu development, and special events.

We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Head Bartender, Bar Manager, or Senior Bartender in a premium hospitality environment.

Strong leadership skills with a passion for coaching and developing others.

Extensive knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, and premium beverages.

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

A positive, hands-on approach with exceptional attention to detail.

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Salary

£13.91 p/h + service charge (extremely competitive) + benefits

At Sea Containers London we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including:

• Guest experience including dinner and drinks
• 6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel
• Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates
• Lore Group Friend and Family Rates
• 50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery
• 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars
• Discounts in our spa and cinema
• Contribution towards Health - Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Length of service incentives (additional holiday)
• Bespoke training programmes
• Free meals on duty
• Incentives such as Ride-to-Work and season ticket loan
• Quarterly employee award ceremony and company staff parties