Head Bartender

Hilton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic hotel in London is seeking a creative Head Bartender to lead bar operations and design unique cocktail menus. As part of a dedicated team, you will train new staff and ensure guests enjoy memorable experiences. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £15.45 plus service charge and a range of employee benefits, including career development and discounts.

Benefits

Smart uniform provided

Free and healthy meals

Career development programs

Team Member Travel Program

High street discounts

28 days holiday (increasing yearly)

Qualifications

• Experience in a bar or restaurant environment.
• Passion for creating memorable experiences.
• Ability to train and develop new team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the bar.
• Design cocktails and menus tailored to guest preferences.
• Provide exceptional customer service to enhance guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity in cocktail design

Customer service

Job description

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS!

The Waldorf Hilton London is an iconic & historic London hotel built in the late 1800, located in Aldwych. The hotel features 298 Guest Rooms, including 19 suites. Blending Edwardian “Du Siecle” with modern comfort. Our hotel sits in the center of London’s glitzy theatre district, just a few minutes’ walk from Covent Garden, The Royal Opera House and Trafalgar Square.

Guests of this hotel will experience first‑class service, distinguished by an unrivalled commitment to a personalised approach. We ensure a comfortable, luxurious stays all our guests, with guidance on locally immersive experiences where desired.

Homage’s restaurant and Décor pays tribute to the Grand Cafés of Europe Renaissance, offering a high standard of Modern British Food. The Good Godfrey’s & The Wild Monkey bars offer crafty & cosmopolitan cocktails as well as canapés and light bites.

Hourly Rate of £15.45 per hour plus service charge

A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Smart uniform provided and laundered
• Free and healthy meals when on duty
• Grow your Career!
• Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
• A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)
• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
• Team Member Referral Program
• High street discounts: with Perks at Work
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Discounted dental and health cover
• Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

You will join the team in the Bar.

You enjoy taking the lead behind the Bar, training new team members, designing cocktails and menus, and creating memorable experiences for our guests and colleagues.

Are you a natural leader, an ambitious and creative professional, passionate about the Bar scene and cocktail world? Then this is the job for you!

EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.

At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story. We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests – and behind every job, there’s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.

Job: Bars and Restaurants

Title: Head Bartender

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