Head Bartender

Sam's, Genuine Restaurants Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in London is seeking a Head Bartender who is passionate about drinks and hospitality. You will oversee bar operations, maintain high service standards, and manage the bar team. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a minimum of 3 years in a similar role. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, and this is a permanent role.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Meals on duty twice a day

Generous employee discounts

Complimentary anniversary meal for 2 people every 12 months

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bar operations and ensure a positive work environment.
• Supervise and train the bar team to maintain high service standards.
• Manage weekly rota and monitor cleanliness and organization.

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 of service and product knowledge, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies. You will assist in implementing marketing and promotional activities and coordinate with kitchen and floor staff for efficient service flow.

You will manage the weekly rota based on forecasts and budgets, monitor cleanliness and organization, and report performance and issues to your line manager. Additionally, you will complete checklists, manage inventory, and place orders within budget.

Other responsibilities include conducting internal audits, creating training materials, maintaining records, and performing administrative tasks as required by upper management.

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.
• Publicly voted as the 2nd favourite restaurant in London in 2023, in Harden's Guide.

Are you?

• Reliable, hardworking, a team player passionate about delivering perfect hospitality in a fast-paced, high-end restaurant?
• Someone with a “A Can Do Attitude”?
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar environment?
• Within 3 miles of the location or willing to travel; consider your commute 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 every 12 months
• Referral bonus scheme
• Monthly performance bonuses and rewards
• Monthly competitions and prizes
• Opportunities for career progression

Pay consists of 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