Head Bartender

Riggs D.C; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,062,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 complimentary nights a year at Lore/

Job summary

Sea Containers London is opening Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers and seeking a Head Bartender to lead the bar team to deliver exceptional guest experiences on the River Thames. You will drive service standards, manage stock, and collaborate with restaurant and kitchen teams to ensure seamless service.

The role requires previous Head Bartender/Bar Manager experience in a premium setting, strong leadership, and extensive knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, and premium beverages.

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

Head Bartender experience

Leadership

Cocktails knowledge

Spirits knowledge

Wine knowledge

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Job description

A lifestyle Hotel based on London’s eccentric South Bank. With 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 RoleWe’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 DoLead, 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 ForPrevious 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) + benefitsAt 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 drinks6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotelLore Group Employee & Immediate Family RatesLore Group Friend and Family Rates50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and barsDiscounts in our spa and cinemaContribution towards Health - Cash Plan2 days paid volunteering leave per yearLife AssuranceLength of service incentives (additional holiday)Bespoke training programmesFree meals on dutyIncentives such as Ride-to-Work and season ticket loanQuarterly employee award ceremony and company staff partiesEmployee assistance programmeLocation: London