Head Bartender

The Ivy Collection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Management Career Development Program

Extra holiday allowance (up to 5 days)

Staff discount 50%

Gift vouchers for dining

Refer a Friend bonus

Retail & entertainment discounts

Minimum 20 hours per week

Job summary

The Ivy Collection is seeking a Head Bartender to join our team on site. You’ll craft cocktails to high standards, lead and train bartenders and barbacks, and ensure smooth service. You’ll work in a vibrant environment with a minimum of 20 hours per week guaranteed, and enjoy our generous staff benefits.

We value experience, energy, and excellence in guest hospitality, and offer development opportunities within our Management Career Development Program.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to prepare cocktails and spirits to high standards.
• Motivates junior team members and supports service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Serve exquisite drinks and maintain bar standards.
• Oversee smooth bar operation and staff training.
• Ensure high-quality guest experiences under pressure.

Skills

Cocktails & spirits knowledge

Training juniors

Job description

Welcome to The Ivy Collection, we embody timeless elegance and vibrant hospitality in every guest experience. Our iconic restaurants, situated across the UK and beyond, are celebrated for exceptional food, outstanding service, and the creation of unforgettable moments.

We are searching for a creative and dynamic Head Bartender to join our team and become part of something special.

Benefits & Rewards:

• Competitive Industry pay (Hourly + Tronc)
• A Management Career Development Program, which includes online and practical assessments.
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• 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 and Friend Bonus
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more
• Guaranteed 20 hours minimum contract

Key elements of your role as Head Bartender your role will includeserving exquisite drinks that delight our guests and ensuring all bartenders and barbacks receive the necessary training to perform their duties with confidence. You have the skills to and knowledge to oversee the smooth running of the bar to the required standards.

About you: You have at least 1 years’ experience in a similar role, and you are confident preparing cocktails and spirits to high standards. You work well under pressure and take joy in inspiring junior bar members to follow in your footsteps of service excellence.

The Ivy Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About us: Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.