Head Bartender

The Roof Gardens; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary above market rate

Late night taxi allowance

Meals on duty

28 days holiday, plus Celebrate You/3?

50% discount dining in restaurants

Recognition vouchers up to £1,000

Team socials

Uniform and dry cleaning provided

Wagestream access for financial well‑B

24/7 wellbeing support via EAP

Growth opportunities

Breakout spaces with showers

Company pension

Hospitality Action benefits hub

Job summary

The Roof Gardens Kensington is seeking a confident Head Bartender to lead the front of house bar team, ensuring a seamless, welcoming, and memorable guest experience from start to finish.

With luxury hospitality experience and advanced mixology skills, you will mentor staff, manage shifts, and own bar operations to uphold the highest standards for our members.

Qualifications

• Proven Head Bartender experience in luxury hospitality.
• Extensive knowledge of premium spirits and advanced mixology.
• Strong commitment to guest service and service excellence.
• Ability to train and lead bar staff.
• Ownership of bar operations and shifts checks.

Responsibilities

• Proven experience as a Head Bartender in the luxury hospitality market
• Advanced mixology skills and extensive knowledge of premium spirits, with a drive to continuously innovate the drinks offering
• Consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences with a strong commitment to service excellence
• Lead, motivate, and support the bars team, ensuring effective training, clear communication of duties, and high-performance standards
• Take full ownership of the bars, conducting thorough pre- and post-shift checks to ensure cleanliness and operational readiness
• Assist the Bars Manager in completing all necessary administration for the bars team
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends

Skills

Head Bartender experience

Mixology

Leadership

Premium spirits

Job description

Front of House

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Up to £20.80 Per hour

Head Bartender | 35 Hours Minimum| Up to £20.80 Per Hour | Kensington

THE ROOF GARDENS

The Roof Gardens is a social club in the sky, 100 feet above the streets of Kensington. Close to an acre of private gardens with views across London to the horizon, The Roof Gardens is a new generation members club.

A place of escape, bursting with wildflowers, olive and mulberry trees, grassy lawns and hidden nooks. An Art Deco gem created in 1938, The Roof Gardens has a legendary legacy. The Roof Gardens' community is united by open-mindedness, optimism and kindness, not defined by background.

The Role

We're seeking a confident and charismatic Head Bartender to join the vibrant front of house team at The Roof Gardens. As a warm and professional presence, you'll become a familiar face to our members, ensuring their experience is seamless, welcoming, and memorable from beginning to end.

Key Responsibilities

• Proven experience as a Head Bartender in the luxury hospitality market
• Advanced mixology skills and a genuine passion for your craft, with extensive knowledge of premium spirits, and a drive to continuously innovate the drinks offering
• Consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences with a strong commitment to service excellence
• Lead, motivate, and support the bars team, ensuring effective training, clear communication of duties, and high-performance standards
• Take full ownership of the bars, conducting thorough pre- and post-shift checks to ensure cleanliness and operational readiness
• Assist the Bars Manager in completing all necessary administration for the bars team
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary above market rate
• Late night taxi allowance
• Meals on duty
• 28 days holiday, plus an extra 'celebrate you day' & a paid voluteering day (increasing up to 33 days with each year of continuous service)
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants
• Recognition vouchers awarded when your efforts are acknowledged by members
• Generous 'Refer a Friend' scheme up to £1,000
• Team socials to celebrate our successes
• Uniform and dry cleaning provided
• Access to Wagestream for financial well-being support
• 24/7 confidential well-being and mental health support via our Employee Assistance Program
• Growth opportunities, both personally and professionally
• Breakout spaces with showers, secure storage, and areas to relax with colleagues
• Company pension scheme
• Access to Hospitality Action benefits hub including eye Test vouchers

We are a community united by attitude, curiosity and optimism, not defined by background. We celebrate individuality and free expression. It doesn't matter where you have come from, it's where you are going. The Roof Gardens is a welcoming place of acceptance where growth is nurtured, experiences are shared, stories are exchanged and ideas are born.