Head Bartender

The Ivy Collection; Marlow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ivy Collection is looking for a talented Head Bartender to elevate the guest experience through exceptional service and drink preparation. In this role, you’ll oversee a dynamic team, ensuring training and service excellence while enjoying benefits like competitive pay and discounts. Join a vibrant team committed to creating unforgettable moments for guests.

Benefits

Competitive industry pay (Hourly + Tronc)

Management Career Development Program

Extra holiday allowance

50% staff discount for dining

Gift voucher for career anniversaries

Guaranteed day off for birthday

Refer a Friend Bonus

Discounts on hundreds of retailers

Guaranteed minimum 20 hours contract

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience in a similar role.
• Confidence in preparing cocktails and spirits to high standards.
• Ability to inspire and train junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Serving exquisite drinks that delight guests.
• Ensuring training for all bartenders and barbacks.
• Overseeing smooth operation of the bar to the highest standards.

Skills

Cocktail preparation

Team training

Service excellence

Working under pressure

Job description

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Welcome to The Ivy Collection, where timeless elegance meets vibrant hospitality in every guest experience. Our iconic restaurants across the UK and beyond are renowned for exceptional food, outstanding service, and unforgettable moments.

We are seeking a creative and dynamic Head Bartender to join our team and become part of something special.

Benefits & Rewards:

• Competitive industry pay (Hourly + Tronc)
• A Management Career Development Program, including online and practical assessments
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years
• 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when dining in our restaurants
• Celebrate career anniversaries with a gift voucher to dine with us
• You can take your birthday as a day off — guaranteed
• Refer and Friend Bonus
• Access to discounts on hundreds of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more
• Guaranteed minimum 20 hours contract

Key responsibilities of the Head Bartender: Your role includes serving exquisite drinks that delight our guests and ensuring all bartenders and barbacks receive proper training to perform confidently. You should have the skills and knowledge to oversee the smooth operation of the bar to the highest standards.

About you: You have at least 1 year’s experience in a similar role, are confident in preparing cocktails and spirits to high standards, work well under pressure, and enjoy inspiring junior team members towards service excellence.

The Ivy Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About us: Our shared CARING values foster a happy, engaged environment where we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and celebrate our individualities and differences.