Head Bartender

Green & Fortune Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva DigiCare+

Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay

Staff Discounts

Holiday Allowance

Volunteer Day

Hospitality Essentials

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Learning & Development

G&F Support Scheme

Hospitality Action

Job summary

Bartholomew’s at London Museum seeks a Head Bartender to launch and shape a new, London-made bar in a historic setting. You’ll lead day-to-day operations, craft a standout cocktail program, and create a welcoming, high-energy experience for museum guests and locals alike.

You’ll coach a small team, manage stock and costs, and collaborate with the museum and events teams to deliver exceptional hospitality. Applications to the People team at [e-mail] are welcome.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a premium, high-volume bar with cocktails expertise.
• Strong leadership to coach and inspire a team during busy service.
• Commercial awareness with stock, costs and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day bar operation, setting service standards and guest experience.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team with a focus on hospitality excellence.
• Execute the bar offer consistently across drinks, menus and service.

Skills

High-volume bar

Cocktails knowledge

People leadership

Job description

Few hospitality roles offer the chance to create something from the very beginning. Be the Head Bartender of Bartholomew’s at London Museum, one of London's most significant cultural openings. The doors open on 28 November in the heart of historic Smithfield, bringing together thousands of years of London's history through world class events, experiences and hospitality.

We are looking for someone who loves bringing places to life.Someone who gets genuine satisfaction from seeing familiar faces return, remembers people's names and favourite cocktails, and believes hospitality is about making every guest feel they belong.

This is far more than a Head Bartender role. It's an opportunity to help shaping Bartholomew’s from day one, creating a destination that becomes part of London's daily life. A place where colleagues unwind after work, museum visitors linger over cocktails, neighbours meet for a drink and friends gather long into the evening.

Bartholomew’s is a contemporary London bar inspired by the energy of the city, and drawing its name from London’s original summer festival, Bartholomew Fair, held in Smithfield for over seven centuries.

An evolving cocktail menu will be curated by industry pioneer Mr Lyan Studio, riffing on London Museum’s seasonal events and displays. The first seasonal menu will take inspiration from the museum’s inaugural programme London Tastes, celebrating the city’s rich and vibrant food culture, and the history and stories behind it. There will be a permanent London Made cocktail menu which takes its creative cue from the grit & glitter of London’s story, past and present. Plus, a signature seasonal shandy serve and a draught London Museum lager.

Located in a prominent position on Farringdon Road on the perimeter of the museum, Bartholomew’s is set to be a lively street-side destination for after-work drinks and museum pit-stops throughout the day. The bar is designed to be welcoming and approachable, with food focussing on elevated pub classics and snacks.

We're looking for someone who naturally builds relationships, leads and takes pride in creating a team that genuinely enjoys looking after people. Someone who is curious about great food and drink, loves sharing the stories behind our producers and menus and understands that the smallest moments of hospitality are often the ones guests remember most.

If you're excited by the idea of creating a bar that becomes a favourite London destination,we'd love to hear from you.

At Green and Fortune, we take pride of the connections we make through the moments and memories we create.

What makes you the Head Bartender?

Operations

Lead the day-to-day bar operation, setting the standard for service, quality and guest experience.

People

Support the General Manager in building, coaching and inspiring a high-performing team, creating a culture of excellence and continuous development.

Creativity and Product

Execute the bar offer to the required standards, ensuring consistency across drinks, menus and service while maintaining strong product knowledge and supplier relationships.

Commercial Performance

Take ownership of bar stock, controls and product performance, working closely with the Bar General Manager to manage costs, reduce waste and deliver strong commercial results.

Collaboration

Work closely with the Bar General Manager, bar team and wider restaurant, events and museum teams to deliver a consistent and seamless guest experience.

What you’ll bring as Head Bartender?

• Proven experience leading a premium, high-volume bar with a strong understanding of cocktails and beverage operations.
• A hands-on leadership style, able to inspire your team and remain calm and decisive during busy service.
• Strong commercial and operational awareness, with experience managing stock, controlling costs and driving bar performance.

Makers’ benefits

• Aviva DigiCare+ – Health checks, mental health & nutrition support, GP consultations, second medical opinions, legal & bereavement assistance, fitness programmes
• Life Assurance – 2x your annual salary
• Company Sick Pay – Up to 5 days after 1 year of service
• Staff Discounts – 50% off in our restaurant and 25% off at our cafés
• Holiday Allowance – Up to 33 days with length of service (an extra 3 days after 3 years and an additional 2 days after 5 years)
• Volunteer Day – One paid day off each year to support a community or charity of your choice
• Hospitality Essentials – Benefit Hub – Discounts on retail, groceries, gyms, and more
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Learning & Development – Access to our portal and further education through apprenticeship programmes
• G&F Support Scheme
• Hospitality Action – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

The story of Our Makers

Since 2008, our Makers have been creating exceptional hospitality across London's restaurants, cafés, bars, workplaces and event venues. From chefs and bartenders to event professionals and front-of-house teams, we're united by a passion for great food, genuine service and creating experiences people remember.

Nearly 20 years on, that spirit still defines who we are: independent, hands-on, and committed to doing hospitality differently.

Committed to diversity, equality, and inclusivity, we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, we encourage you to contact our People team at [e-mail] should any adjustments be necessary throughout the recruitment process.

Our ESG Commitment

We embed sustainability and responsibility into everything we do, from reducing our environmental impact to supporting our people and local communities. Caring for our people, our communities, and the planet is part of everyday life at Green & Fortune, and every team member plays a role in this.