Head Bartender / Bar Manager - Private Members Club

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

Job summary

A prestigious private members club in London is seeking an experienced Head Bartender/Bar Manager to lead a team of bartenders. The role includes managing daily operations, overseeing staff rotas, and delivering training. Candidates should have strong experience in high-quality venues and excellent knowledge of classic cocktails. This position offers a competitive salary of £34,000 plus an additional service charge of approximately £12,000 per year.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Professional team environment

Competitive salary plus service charge

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Head Bartender/Bar Supervisor or Bar Manager in high-quality venues.
• Leadership skills with experience managing and developing a team.
• Ability to manage rotas, stock, and training effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the bar team, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Oversee staff rotas, stock management, and ordering.
• Deliver training and mentorship to bartenders.

Skills

Strong experience behind the bar

Excellent knowledge of classic cocktails

Leadership skills

Organised and proactive

Job description

Head Bartender / Bar Manager – Private Members Club

Salary: £34,000 + Service Charge (~£12k per year)

We are looking for an experienced and passionate bar professional to join a lovely private members club in London. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of 6 bartenders and contribute to a high-quality guest experience.

The Role

• Lead and manage the bar team, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Oversee staff rotas, stock management, and ordering.
• Deliver training and mentorship to bartenders, ensuring service excellence.
• Supervise, support and lead the team.
• Some late-night shifts on weekends will be required as the venue operates late.

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong experience behind the bar as a Head Bartender/Bar Supervisor or Bar Manager in high-quality venues.
• Excellent knowledge of classic cocktails.
• Leadership skills with experience managing and developing a team.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage rotas, stock, and training.

Why Join?

• Work in a welcoming, professional team environment.
• Opportunity for career progression, with potential to move into a venue manager role in the future.
• Competitive salary plus service charge (~£12k per year).

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Kate B OR call 0207 790 2666