Head Bartender

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

Job summary

A luxury lifestyle venue in London seeks a Head Bartender to lead a team and provide exceptional customer service. The successful candidate will manage daily operations, performance, and stock management while inspiring a bar team to deliver high-quality service. Ideal applicants will have at least 2 years of management experience in high-end hospitality, a warm persona, and extensive knowledge of cocktails. This role offers a vibrant atmosphere in one of London's top venues.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday package – 32 days

Annual uniform allowance

Travel opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Family meals twice a day

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience managing a team in hospitality.
• Warm and welcoming persona with attention to detail.
• High level of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a bar team of eight.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations and bar performance.
• Manage stock and health and safety under supervision of Bar Manager.

Skills

Team management

Customer service

Cocktail preparation

Attention to detail

Written and spoken English

Job description

COYA is a luxury lifestyle group with two venues in London (Mayfair and Angel Court) and global venues across the Middle East, Monte Carlo, Mykonos, Barcelona and Marbella. Born from the spirit of adventure, COYA celebrates Latin American culture through delicious Peruvian food, innovative cocktails, music, art and happenings.

We are looking for a Head Bartender who is committed to delivering exceptional customer service in our Latin American venue complete with a restaurant, Pisco bar & lounge.

As Head Bartender you will be a hands‑on leader, who will inspire and motivate a bar team of around eight people. You will be proactive and enthusiastic, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations, overall bar performance, stock management and health and safety under the supervision of the Bar Manager.

We can guarantee you will take charge of one of the best luxury food, drink and live music venues in London. COYA is best known for its lively atmosphere, exotic high‑end signature cocktails and an extensive collection of over 300 different choices for our clientele.

Benefits

• Enhanced holiday package – 32 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Annual uniform allowance
• Long service award
• High street, leisure & retail discounts
• Opportunities to travel and work around the world with COYA
• Endless opportunities to grow and develop – we promote from within
• Employee Referral Program
• Global Dining Discounts with COYA and sister venues
• Family meals twice a day
• Generous gift when you become a parent

Requirements

• At least 2 years’ experience managing a team in a fast‑paced, high‑end hospitality venue behind the bar and lounge area, ensuring a smooth service.
• Welcoming and attending to guests with an exceptional level of care and service, ensuring they leave with a positive and memorable experience.
• Possess a warm and welcoming persona, with a hands‑on approach to work and impeccable attention to detail.
• Extensive knowledge of ingredients and methods for the preparation of cocktails and other beverages.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and train bar and cocktail waiting staff to deliver the highest levels of service.
• Proceed with the Bar Manager on employee performance – setting targets, performance appraisals and providing feedback, learning and development opportunities.
• Carry out all opening and closing procedures in line with COYA brand standards.
• Eagerness to learn and develop a career within an award‑winning restaurant group.
• High level of spoken and written English.

If the Head Bartender role sounds like what you’re looking for and you want to be part of our incredible team, please apply and be prepared to tell us why you are the perfect candidate for the job.

Eligibility

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, or be able to acquire such eligibility. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

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