Lead Bartender — Signature Cocktails & Team Leadership

Caprice Holdings Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount

Early pay

Maternity/paternity leave

Cycle to work

English classes

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Balthazar, Covent Garden, part of Caprice Holdings Ltd, seeks a Head Bartender to lead our bar team with creativity and excellence. You will drive cocktail development, mentor staff, and ensure exceptional drinks alongside warm hospitality.

Join a renowned luxury establishment known for impeccable service and a refined cocktail program, where you’ll craft signature experiences and elevate guest satisfaction in a high-end dining setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Bartender or senior bartender in a luxury setting.
• Strong knowledge of mixology and high-quality cocktails.
• Leadership and team-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Thriving in a fast-paced bar environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day bar operations and service standards.
• Curate and update cocktail menu with innovative creations.
• Train and mentor bartenders to sustain excellence.
• Maintain organized, well-stocked bar; manage inventory and orders.
• Create signature cocktails to deliver memorable guest experiences.
• Collaborate with kitchen to harmonize bar and dining experiences.
• Engage guests with personalized recommendations.

Skills

Cocktail development

Team leadership

Mixology

Guest service

Staff training

Job description

Balthazar, Covent Garden, part of Caprice Holdings Ltd, seeks a Head Bartender to lead our bar team with creativity and excellence. You will drive cocktail development, mentor staff, and ensure exceptional drinks alongside warm hospitality.

Join a renowned luxury establishment known for impeccable service and a refined cocktail program, where you’ll craft signature experiences and elevate guest satisfaction in a high-end dining setting.