Head Bartender

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Kettering; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33% staff discount

20% discount for up to 5 friends and

Wagestream

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

28 days paid holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is seeking a Head Bartender at the Peacock Inn within the Oaktree Pubs family in Kettering. You will lead the bar team, demonstrate mixology excellence, and support your General Manager in stock ordering while maintaining top service standards.

You will help foster a welcoming atmosphere, train staff, and ensure cleanliness and safety across the bar operations as part of a busy community venue.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy bar environment.
• Strong mixology and drink-planning skills.
• Proven ability to train and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team to deliver excellent drinks and service.
• Act as a training role model for the team.
• Support daily operations of the bar and venue.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Lead bar team

Mixology expertise

Staff training

Cleanliness & safety

Job description

As Head Bartender at the Peacock Inn, you will bring your experience and passion to lead a team whose drinks keep our guests coming back for more. You will ensure the bar is stocked up, supporting your General Manager in ordering stock. Through your example and training, you will maintain the highest standards and lead your bar team to success.

Join us at Oaktree Pubs. Our teams are the local legends. The atmosphere is Vibrant, the food hearty, and the drinks always flowing. So if you want to join our team at the heart of the community, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts - to fit around the other important things in life.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family.
• Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS HEAD BARTENDER YOU’LL…

• Lead the bar team to success, acting as a mixologist for our drink offering.
• Support and be a role model for your teams’ training and development.
• Support the day to day running of the business.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.