Head Bartender

The Ivy In The Park (Canary Wharf); Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Birthday day off

Refer a Friend bonuses

Career development & apprenticeships

Free meals on shift

Extra holiday after 5 years

Cycle to work

Gym discounts

Job summary

The Ivy In The Park (Canary Wharf) is seeking a charismatic Head Bartender to lead our bar team and deliver exquisite cocktails. You will welcome guests, take orders, suggest drinks, manage stock, and assist the bar manager with smooth operations.

We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for career development, staff discounts, and flexible benefits. Immediate start and full-time hours are available at our Canary Wharf location.

Qualifications

• You can create exquisite cocktails.
• Friendly, professional, hands-on approach to the role.
• Experience supervising bartenders and bar organisation.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and take drinks orders.
• Make recommendations and serve drinks.
• Control stock, place orders, stocktake.
• Support the bar manager with bar organisation.
• Ensure compliance with drink legislation, food safety and hygiene practices.

Skills

Cocktail creation

Stock management

Customer service

Financial transactions

Job description

We’re searching for a charismatic Head Bartender to join our dynamic and supportive team and become part of something special.. Benefits & Rewards: . 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.. Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.. 'Refer a Friend' bonuses.. Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships.. Free food and drinks to the same standard that we serve our guests when you are working.. Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.. You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed!. Cycle to Work Scheme.. Discounts on Gym Membership and access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.. Key elements of your role as Head Bartender will include welcoming customers, taking drinks orders, making recommendations, preparing, and serving exquisite drinks, controlling stock, including placing orders, stocktake, and supporting the bar manager with bar organisation. You’re confident handling financial transactions, supervising bartenders and keeping abreast of all drink legislation, food safety and hygiene best practices.. About you: You have the knowledge and skills to create exquisite cocktails. Your friendly, professional, and hands-on approach to the role will make you a valuable part of the team and a delight to our guests.. About us:. We know how to have a good time – we love what we do. The key ingredient to our success is our dedicated, talented people – and we love nothing more than to help them to flourish in a supportive environment where they are respected and valued. We encourage individuality and celebrate the diversity of our people. We search for people who know what exceptional looks like and are ready to bring their passion and commitment to each and every service. It’s the Ivy way.

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £15 – £20 hourly
Benefits: Tips
Starting time: Immediate start!

About The Ivy In The Park (Canary Wharf):

Hidden behind the signature harlequin stained-glass windows lies an iconic restaurant with a history of over 100 years and an enviable reputation for fine-dining excellence.