Head Bartender

PPHE Hotel Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the pre-opening team at art’otel London Hoxton as Head Bartender for a visionary restaurant and cocktail bar. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead an exceptional team in delivering exquisite service with Southern French and Mediterranean cuisine. Enjoy competitive pay, extensive benefits, and the chance to work in a creative environment that celebrates art and hospitality.

Benefits

Subsidised travel arrangements after midnight

Heavily discounted hotel room rates in Europe

50% F&B discount for whole party

30 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Access to 40% of pay before payday

Recommend a Friend scheme - £750

Discounted prices at hundreds of stores

Vitality at work scheme with gym discounts

Travel season ticket loans

Uniforms provided & free dry cleaning

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Head Bartender, Senior Bartender or Bar Supervisor/Team Leader.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, wines, and spirits.
• Excellent training and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Meticulously prepares drinks and provides smooth service.
• Leads and inspires bartending team.
• Trains team members to exceed guest expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Cocktail knowledge

Customer service

Team inspiration

Job description

Location: art’otel London Hoxton, United Kingdom

Salary: Up to £16.50/hour (rate inclusive of TRONC)

Be part of something extraordinary - join the pre-opening team behind our stunning new 25th-floor restaurant & bar at art’otel Hoxton.

We are recruiting for a passionate and driven Head Bartender to join the pre-opening team of what’s set to become one of Hoxton’s most talked-about culinary destinations in 2025.

Located on the 25th floor of the stunning art’otel London Hoxton, this Michelin Star Chef-led restaurant features a 70-cover dining space and a 110-cover cocktail bar, offering breathtaking 360° panoramic views of London’s skyline.

The menu celebrates the vibrant flavours of Southern French and Mediterranean cuisine — sunshine food for the soul.

As our Head Bartender, you will receive:

• Salary: £14.04 per hour plus generous TRONC - Up to £16.50/hour (rate inclusive of TRONC)
• Subsidised travel arrangements after midnight (if applicable)
• Heavily discounted hotel room rates in Europe (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends)
• 50% F&B discount at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
• Two wellness days per year, starting with 30 days of holiday per year – including bank holidays, increasing with years of service!
• Two free meals per day - including days off if you wish to come in!
• Access to 40% of your pay before payday through Wagestream!
• Recommend a Friend scheme - £750
• BenefitHub – Discounted prices at hundreds of online and high street stores, supermarkets, major retailers, attractions, restaurants and cinemas.
• Vitality at work scheme with great gym discounts & more
• Ride to Work Scheme & free local cycling lessons
• Travel season ticket loans (if applicable)
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Rotas are published at least two weeks in advance (if applicable)
• Uniforms provided (if applicable) & free dry cleaning
• Annual Staff parties and events

We are looking for our Head Bartender, who:

• Responds quickly to take orders and meticulously prepares drinks
• Ensures our bar runs a smooth service that makes our guests want to return
• Is an excellent leader and inspires the team
• Can provide training to the team members
• Has a strong knowledge of cocktails, wines and spirits
• Is passionate about exceeding guests’ expectations
• Has previous experience as a Senior Bartender, Head Bartender, Bar Supervisor/Team Leader

If you share a passion for art, culture, and hospitality, art’otel is where people’s talents will feel at home. We aim to inspire guests to be creative and discover the arts by dazzling them with sensational service, by enriching their knowledge, and by encouraging their passion for art and appetite for the finer things in life.