Head Bartender — Lead Craft Cocktails & Fast-Paced Service

Arcade Tottenham Court Road; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Internal wage advance facility

Delicious meals when you're at work

Restaurant recognition budget

Staff chill out areas with kitchens

Balanced rotas

50% off food in our restaurants

50% off food in Arcade restaurants

Counselling and health services

Hospitality Action support

Team parties

Job summary

Arcade Tottenham Court Road is opening a new venue and seeks a confident Head Bartender to lead the bar team. You will craft drinks to our standards and deliver a memorable guest experience during busy service.

You will mentor bartenders, manage stock, oversee setup and service flow, and step in for the Bar Manager when needed, while upholding food safety and hygiene. Join a dynamic, energetic hospitality project with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Bartender or Head Bartender in high-volume venues.
• Proven ability to lead a team on busy shifts.
• Strong cocktail knowledge and attention to detail.
• Understand stock control and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead bar service with energy, precision and pace.
• Coach bartenders and barbacks on shift.
• Oversee bar setup, organisation and service flow.
• Maintain high standards of drink quality, presentation and cleanliness.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and minimising waste.
• Run the bar in the absence of the Bar Manager.
• Uphold Food Safety, Health & Safety, and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Cocktail knowledge

Staff training

Stock control

Operational efficiency

Calm under pressure

Job description

Arcade Tottenham Court Road is opening a new venue and seeks a confident Head Bartender to lead the bar team. You will craft drinks to our standards and deliver a memorable guest experience during busy service.

You will mentor bartenders, manage stock, oversee setup and service flow, and step in for the Bar Manager when needed, while upholding food safety and hygiene. Join a dynamic, energetic hospitality project with growth opportunities.