Head Bartender Wanted

Hyde London City; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality venue in Greater London is looking for a Head Bartender to lead the bar team, craft high-quality cocktails, and enhance the drinking experience. The ideal candidate will have prior Head Bartender experience, strong spirits knowledge, and a team-oriented, innovative spirit. As part of our opening team, you will enjoy up to 28 days of holiday, health cash plans, and many additional perks. If you're ready to make a mark in an exciting bar environment, apply now!

Benefits

28 days of holidays

Health cash plan

Retail and hospitality discounts

Complimentary meals during shifts

Cycle to work scheme

Learning opportunities

Extra time off for volunteering

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Head Bartender.
• Confident and friendly with guests.
• Humble and open to new ideas.
• Willing to innovate and try new things.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the bar team for collaboration.
• Craft and present high-quality cocktails.
• Train bartenders on unique recipes and techniques.
• Update the cocktail menu to reflect trends.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team for drink and food pairings.
• Inspect bar area and equipment for smooth operations.
• Oversee cash handling and record-keeping.

Skills

Strong spirits knowledge

People skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Job description

Company Description

Hyde London City marks the rebirth of a London icon. This lavish seven-storey, 111-room property at 15 Old Bailey draws upon a rich and storied past to create a luxurious, bespoke hideaway in the heart of the city. Hyde London City will be a destination unto itself, hosting unmatched experiences for locals and ultimately the discerning global traveller.

Hyde is embracing an evolved brand identity that is all about a festival vibe with music at its core. Hyde perfectly balances an elevated bohemian‑chic aesthetic with a youthful, laidback ambience. The spaces are defined by vibrant colours and are designed to encourage serendipitous connections and new discoveries around every corner. Hyde is all about the freedom and personal discovery that comes with great music, time with friends and connecting with something bigger.

Leydi is our Modern Turkish restaurant bringing the all‑day food culture of Istanbul to London from breakfast until late with expertly‑prepared mangal meat & fish, heritage grain wood‑fired breads, low intervention wines and a sophisticated and fun ambience.

Black Lacquer is our contemporary underground cocktail bar where eclectic music is celebrated and the same singular approach is taken to the sound as to the drinks. Whatever the time or day, Black Lacquer always delivers top‑notch hospitality.

Job Description

We’re on the lookout for a Head Bartender to shake things up as part of our team. You'll be a key player in crafting our awesome beverage lineup and making our place a total hit. Your leadership, creativity behind the bar, and drive to excellence are what make our guests keep coming back for more.

What you’ll do…

• Provide clear guidance and direction to the bar team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Lead by example in crafting innovative and high‑quality cocktails that align with our brand and what our customers love.
• Train bartenders on our unique recipes, mixing techniques, and presentation standards to ensure consistency in drink preparation and presentation.
• Team up with management to develop and update the cocktail menu, ensuring it reflects our brand identity and current beverage trends.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to make sure our drinks and food are a match made in heaven.
• Conduct regular inspections of the bar area and equipment to ensure everything's running smoothly.
• Oversee cash handling procedures, register reconciliation, keeping our records spot on.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

• Previous experience as Head Bartender with strong spirits 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.
• You're humble and open to ideas. We leave our egos at the door and help get it done.
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• You want to be part of something bigger and have fun along the way.

What's in it for you…

• Opportunity to take part in an amazing opening team, Hyde is doing it differently.
• Up to 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.
• Treat yourself with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners.
• Enjoy an experience stay at Hyde and a meal for two after your discovery period.
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift.
• Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work.
• Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore and Accor family of brands.

Additional Information

Hyde is an equal opportunity employer. We endeavour to select, place, train, and promote the best qualified individuals based upon job‑related factors such as ability, work quality, suitability, experience, and potential.