Head Bartender

Harvey Nichols; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury department store is searching for a Head Bartender in London-Knightsbridge. The role involves providing outstanding customer service, preparing and serving cocktails, and managing the bar team. Candidates should have a passion for luxury retail and hospitality, alongside creativity and teamwork skills. The position offers competitive benefits including discounts on fashion and hospitality, paid overtime, and development opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Up to 40% off fashion

Competitive commission scheme

Paid overtime

Clothing allowance

Subsidised travel card on passing probation

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury hospitality or bartending is preferred.
• Passion for fashion and luxury retail.
• Ability to work in a team and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Prepare and serve cocktails and drinks.
• Manage and support your team during operations.
• Communicate important product updates.

Skills

Outstanding customer service skills

Creativity with drinks

Knowledge of bar stock and products

Ability to manage and support a team

Communication skills

Job description

HEAD BARTENDER - KNIGHTSBRIDGE

Do you keep up to date with luxury hospitality?

Do you always find yourself being creative with your drinks?

Do you love working together with a great team?

If YES, we may have the role for you…

Luxury department store, Harvey Nichols, is searching for a new Head Bartender to join its thriving flagship store department in London – Knightsbridge. Our culture is based on inclusivity; we embrace diversity. Whoever you are, Harvey Nichols has a place for you.

As the new Head Bartender, you will work 40 hours a week in our flagship store.

How we reward your hard work…

At Harvey Nichols, we champion career development and are passionate about our people. We will do all we can to support your journey and career path with us. Alongside this you will have access to a world of amazing benefits such as;

• Up to 40% off fashion
• Up to 40% off hospitality, foodmarket and hampers
• 30% off beauty and perfumery, wine and spirits
• Clothing allowance
• Subsidised travel card (zones 1-6) on passing probation
• Competitive commission scheme
• Paid overtime

You will also have access to charity days, a season ticket / bike loan; learning and development opportunities; to our Employee Assistance Program - Retail Trust and recognition schemes and the opportunity to join one of our Employee groups – Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability. These are just some of the reasons people join and stay!

• Provide our customers with outstanding customer service skills
• Create, prepare and serve our amazing cocktails and drinks
• Develop your knowledge of all bar stock, lists and products
• Prepare drinks quickly and efficiently with style and pizzazz
• Manage and support the team during operations creating a fun, unique and motivating environment.
• Communicate to all relevant team members of important product updates

Is this you?

We are looking for individuals who embrace diversity, love a challenge, are passionate about luxury retail and are looking for something uniquely different.

Have you done something like this before?

Do you have a great knowledge and passion for all things fashion?

Are you great at talking to people?

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Where do I sign?

If you are already thinking of what you will wear on your first day (no we don’t have uniforms) and this role catches your eye, hit the “apply” button below to kick‑start your journey with us.