Head Bartender & Trainer - Cocktail Bar

COREcruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking a confident Head Bartender & Trainer for a South London cocktail bar. You will lead the bar team, deliver outstanding cocktails and training, and play a key role in pre-opening preparations for a new venue in SW London.

You will train, coach and motivate staff, ensuring high service standards and a positive work environment. A passion for cocktails and mentoring others is essential for success in this hands-on leadership role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and training a bar team.
• Proven track record of delivering exceptional cocktails and service.
• Strong communication and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example behind the bar with exceptional cocktails and service.
• Train, coach and develop the bar team to high standards.
• Prepare the team for the venue opening and pre-opening phase.
• Deliver engaging training on cocktail knowledge, techniques, and bar operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team training

Bartending expertise

Communication

Job description

Head Bartender & Trainer – Cocktail Bar

South London | Up to £33,000 per annum | 40 hours per week

Are you passionate about cocktails, exceptional service and developing people? We’re looking for a confident, proactive and hands‑on Head Bartender & Trainer to join an exciting cocktail bar operation in South London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled bartender who loves being behind the bar but is equally passionate about sharing their knowledge, training others and helping a team reach its full potential.With the company preparing to open a brand‑new venue in Southwest London, you’ll play a key role in the pre‑opening process, helping recruit, train and develop the team to deliver an outstanding guest experience from day one.

The Role:

• Lead by example behind the bar, delivering exceptional cocktails and outstanding customer service.
• Train, coach and develop the bar team, ensuring consistently high standards.
• Take a hands‑on role in preparing the team for the upcoming venue opening in SW London.
• Deliver engaging and effective training on cocktail knowledge, techniques, service standards and bar operations.
• Motivate and inspire the team, creating a positive and energetic working environment.
• Maintain excellent standards of presentation, consistency and attention to detail.
• Support the wider operation and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

About You:

• A confident and skilled Head Bartender with a genuine passion for cocktails.
• Someone who loves great service and understands the importance of creating memorable guest experiences.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and hands‑on, with a natural ability to lead by example.
• Experienced in training, coaching or developing other bartenders.
• A strong communicator who can motivate a team and bring out the best in others.
• Organised, reliable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced cocktail bar environment.