Head Bartender & Training Coach — Bar Leadership

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

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd in London is seeking a confident Head Bartender & Trainer to lead a busy cocktail bar team and mentor staff ahead of a new venue opening in SW London. The role blends hands-on bartending with developing others to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will train the bar team, uphold service standards, and help recruit and prepare the squad for day one of operations, ensuring consistency and a vibrant, guest-focused atmosphere.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

COREcruitment Ltd in London is seeking a confident Head Bartender & Trainer to lead a busy cocktail bar team and mentor staff ahead of a new venue opening in SW London. The role blends hands-on bartending with developing others to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will train the bar team, uphold service standards, and help recruit and prepare the squad for day one of operations, ensuring consistency and a vibrant, guest-focused atmosphere.