Head Bartender - Albie

FAIRMONT; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality group is seeking an experienced Head Bartender for Albie Restaurant in London. You will lead the bar team, enhancing service standards, facilitating a fun atmosphere, and innovating the menu while creating memorable experiences for guests. The role offers a competitive salary and numerous perks including health benefits and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus TRONC

28 days holidays

Health cash plan

Free meals during shifts

Discounts across the Ennismore family

Free night at The Hoxton yearly

Opportunities for progression

Training and development programs

Extra time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Previous Bartender experience, ready for a step up with excellent wine & cocktail knowledge.
• A natural people person, confident behind the bar and brilliant with guests.
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences for others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team in creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
• Develop the menu and innovate the bar concept.
• Drive service standards by leading your team by example.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Cocktail knowledge

People skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and charismatic Head Bartender to shake things up with us as part of the team at The Hoxton, Southwark in our Albie Restaurant.

The Hoxton, Southwark, the third Hoxton in our hometown of London. This London borough is known for its colourful history. Right here is where famous London pub The Prince Albert once stood. Patrons would bet on sport from their barstool, handing fistfuls of cash to the pub’s very own licensed bookie! We have 192 bedrooms, 2 restaurants- Albie & Seabird and our first Working From_ location not just in London but Europe! Albie is our all-day neighbourhood dining spot, drawing inspiration from the French and Italian Riviera. Seabird is our rooftop restaurant on the 14th floor, boasting an impressive raw bar, London’s longest oyster list and panoramic views of the city.

Albie: Albie is our all-day lobby spot where you can expect proper breakfasts and comfy seats, crowd pleasing modern dishes and a killer wine and cocktail list to see out the night.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team in creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere where guests come to wind down and enjoy themselves
• Be creative and share ideas to develop our menu – play a part in innovating our bar concept and staying on (and even ahead) of trends
• Know your product and systems inside out
• Lead your team by example, driving service standards that strive for the best for the guest; encouraging your team to grow and develop, the Hox way

Qualifications

• Previous Bartender experience, ready for a step up with great wine & cocktail knowledge
• A natural people person – you’re confident behind the bar and brilliant with guests
• You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here
• Passion for hospitality – you’re all about creating memorable experiences for others, be they guests or colleagues
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get shit done
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way

Additional Information

• Competitive salary plus TRONC
• 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension, and life insurance.
• A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing
• It’s ok not to be Ok, we have a confidential hotline for any support you require about anything and a network of mental health first aiders
• Treat yourself once in a while with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners
• Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift
• Excellent discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your nearest and dearest (even if you decide to leave us!)
• Free night at The Hoxton every year and something a little extra £££ when you hit the big milestones!
• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands
• Training to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at work
• Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities
• Regular team get togethers, from our team drinks to our (pretty special!) bi-annual parties – we know how to have a good time!