Head Bartender

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Greater London is seeking a Head Bartender to lead the bar team and create memorable guest experiences. Candidates should have experience as a senior bartender, strong leadership skills, and a passion for mixology. The role involves managing daily bar operations and mentoring colleagues. Benefits include complimentary hotel stays, discounted family stays, and continuous learning opportunities. Join a diverse team dedicated to making travel more human.

Benefits

12 complimentary nights at Hyatt Hotels

Discounted hotel stays for family and friends

Free meals on duty

Uniform provided

Headspace membership

50% discount on food at selected Hyatt Hotels

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in senior bartender or head bartender role preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management skills are essential.
• Excellent product knowledge with the ability to deliver high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team in delivering personalized and attentive service.
• Craft signature cocktails and ensure quality standards.
• Coordinate bar setup for special events and promotions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Mixology expertise

Customer service excellence

Job description

About Hyatt Regency London Olympia

Hyatt Regency London Olympia will be part of a major redevelopment project transforming Olympia, London's historic convention centre rebuilt in 1873, into a comprehensive convention, entertainment, and cultural district in West London. Anchored by the iconic glass barrel‑vaulted roofs of the Grand and National Halls, the new 14-acre site will feature a boutique multi‑screen arthouse cinema, a 4,000‑capacity music and performing arts venue, a 1,500‑seat theatre, a rooftop sky garden, as well as restaurants, shops, cafés, and office and co‑working spaces.

Hyatt Regency London Olympia will offer 204 rooms, a bar and restaurant, as well as a lobby lounge. Additionally, there will be three meeting rooms and direct connectivity to the London Olympia Convention Centre.

Duties and responsibilities related to the Head Bartender role

Lead the bar team in delivering personalised and attentive service, anticipating guest needs and preferences to create memorable experiences.

Demonstrate mixology skills, crafting signature cocktails and ensuring all beverages meet the highest quality and presentation standards.

Oversee the setup and daily operations of the bar, ensuring efficiency and consistently high standards.

Maintain strong knowledge of the bar menu, including ingredients, preparation methods, and pairing recommendations, to confidently advise guests.

Ensure adherence to departmental standard operating procedures to uphold exceptional service levels.

Mentor, train, and support bar colleagues, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team culture.

Coordinate and manage bar setup for special events, private functions, and promotions.

Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations.

About You

Previous experience in a senior bartender or head bartender role within the premium hospitality sector is preferred. You have strong leadership and team management skills, excellent product knowledge, and the ability to deliver consistently high standards of service.

Benefits of the Head Bartender role include

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
• Free meals on duty in our colleague restaurant
• Uniform provided and laundered complimentary
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

At Hyatt ‘We care for people so they can be their best’. This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Joining us means you will be part of the ever‑growing Hyatt family which has 1150 hotels in over 70 countries and is recognised as a Great Place to Work Company!

Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.

Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.

Next Steps :

Apply today for this Head Bartender role and start your journey with Hyatt Hotels!