Head Bartender

Sam's, Genuine Restaurants Group; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company known for excellent hospitality as a Head Bartender in London. You'll lead a dedicated team, ensuring high standards while managing bar operations and a positive work environment. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Meals on duty twice a day

Generous employee discounts

Complimentary anniversary meal for 2 people annually

Referral bonus scheme

Monthly performance bonuses and rewards

Monthly competitions and prizes

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar environment.
• Reliable, hardworking, a team player passionate about delivering excellent hospitality.
• Living within 3 miles or willing to commute.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bar operations and ensure a positive work environment.
• Manage staff and supervise training to maintain high standards.
• Coordinate with kitchen and floor staff for efficient service.

Skills

Professional & Responsible

Strong Leadership Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Strong numeracy and business acumen

Ability to prioritize and organize tasks

Job description

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We are looking for a Head Bartender

Who is passionate about drinks and hospitality. As a Head Bartender, you will need to be responsible, professional, dedicated, and passionate about your role. Leading by example, you must maintain a high standard of service, assist the Bar Manager, and support the Bar Team from the front, fostering a healthy work environment while coaching and developing the team.

Traits and Skills Required

• Professional & Responsible
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Dedicated & Loyal
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong numeracy and business acumen
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks

Main Responsibilities

As the Head Bartender, you will oversee bar operations, ensure a positive work environment, and manage staff. This includes supervising and training the bar team to maintain high standards, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies. You will assist in marketing and promotional activities, coordinate with kitchen and floor staff for efficient service, manage weekly rotas, monitor cleanliness, report performance issues, complete checklists, manage inventory, and place orders within budget. Additionally, you will conduct audits, create training materials, maintain records, and perform administrative tasks as required.

Sam's, Genuine Restaurants Group awards:

• 2023, Caterer's 11th best place to work in Hospitality in UK
• Nominated for Catey's restaurateur of the year award 2023
• Ranked 2nd favorite restaurant in London in 2023 by Harden's Guide

Are you?

• Reliable, hardworking, a team player passionate about delivering excellent hospitality in a fast-paced, high-end restaurant
• Someone with a “Can Do Attitude”
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar environment
• Living within 3 miles or willing to commute; consider sustainability before applying

If you join us, your benefits include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Meals on duty twice a day
• Generous employee discounts
• Complimentary anniversary meal for 2 people annually
• Referral bonus scheme
• Monthly performance bonuses and rewards
• Monthly competitions and prizes
• Opportunities for career progression

Pay includes base pay and an average of tronc.

This is a permanent role.

Only those with proof of "Right to Work" in the UK will be considered.