Head Bartender

Cafe Linea; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Head Bartender at a vibrant new café and restaurant in Chelsea. This role is perfect for a passionate leader eager to shape guest experiences and mentor a dynamic team. You will oversee bar operations, ensuring excellence in service and product knowledge while fostering a creative and collaborative environment. Join a passionate team dedicated to quality and hospitality, and enjoy a competitive salary, generous perks, and a clear path for career growth in this innovative venture. Be part of something special from the ground up!

Benefits

Competitive salary package with bonus

28 days paid holiday

Free meals on shift

Generous staff discounts

Access to training and development

Annual birthday gift

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Team recognition programme

Complimentary meal for work anniversaries

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a bar team and ensuring service excellence.
• Ability to mentor and train staff for consistent service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team and ensure smooth service during busy shifts.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the bar area.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Bar Operations

Problem Solving

Training & Mentoring

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Head Bartender

Location: Chelsea, South West London

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

Launching in Spring 2025, Café Linea is a vibrant new hospitality concept located in one of London’s most iconic and picturesque destinations. More than just a café, Linea is a refined neighbourhood restaurant, bar, and bakery with a deep-rooted focus on quality, creativity, and heartfelt hospitality. It’s a place where guests can enjoy an elegant breakfast, relax over afternoon wine, or gather for evening with friends. With a philosophy of “less is more,” we focus on seasonal ingredients, considered details, and meaningful interactions—making every moment matter.

We’re now looking for a passionate and ambitious Head Bartender to help lead our team and shape the guest experience from day one. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a start-up culture and aspires to grow within the team and help shape the restaurant.

YOUR ROLE

As Head Bartender at Café Linea, you’ll play a key role in leading the Bar team and ensuring excellence in both Coffee’s and drinks execution. You’ll be based behind the bar, hands-on leader, guiding team members through busy shifts, elevating bar and coffee operations, and creating memorable guest experiences that align with the Café Linea brand.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Support & Leadership

• Lead by example on the floor and bar, providing visible and supportive leadership during service.
• Mentor and train bartenders and baristas to ensure product knowledge, confidence, and consistency in service.
• Support scheduling and shift planning in collaboration with the management team.
• Supervise mise-en-place and ensure bar and counter readiness before each service.

Service Excellence

• Ensure smooth and attentive service throughout the bar and terrace, supporting the team to exceed guest expectations.
• Encourage upselling and second drink suggestions to enhance the guest experience and drive revenue.
• Act as a go-to problem-solver, stepping in to resolve guest issues calmly and efficiently.
• Maintain communication between kitchen, bar, and floor to ensure a seamless guest journey.

Operational Oversight

• Conduct regular checks to ensure cleanliness, organisation, and visual standards of the bar and front-of-house.
• Oversee stock levels and communicate with the management team to ensure ordering is timely and accurate.
• Maintain an expert understanding of the drinks menu, including cocktails, wines, and coffee offerings.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute ideas to improve systems, service, and training procedures.
• Support event execution, ensuring private bookings and activations meet the Café Linea standard.
• Attend team meetings and strategy sessions, bringing valuable insights from the floor.

WHAT ARE YOU LIKE?

You are…

• People-First: You lead with empathy and believe that caring for your team comes first.
• Guest-Obsessed: You hold high expectations for guest experience and attention to detail.
• Hands-On: You’re happiest when you’re working shoulder-to-shoulder with your team.
• Creative & Curious: You want to innovate, shape culture, and build something meaningful from the ground up.
• Start-Up Ready: You're energised by a fast-paced environment and excited to get stuck into the detail.
• Operationally Sharp: You can manage rotas, stock, cost control and systems with ease.

WHY JOIN US?

Be Part of a Brand New Venture

Help define a bold, creative, and guest-led hospitality concept from day one.

Grow with the Business

We’ll support your career development and provide a clear pathway to more senior opportunities, including General Manager.

Work with a Passionate Team

Collaborate closely with experienced industry professionals and the Founders themselves to bring our vision to life.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary package with bonus and performance incentives
• 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• Free meals on shift and generous staff discounts
• Access to bespoke training and professional development plans
• Annual birthday gift
• “Refer a Friend” bonus scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Team recognition and awards programme
• Celebrate your work anniversaries with a complimentary meal for you and a guest