London - Cocktail Bartender

The Columbo Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off across Columbo venues

Free access to events and festivals

Columbo Academy training

Hero of the Month paid weekend off

£50 drinks incentive voucher

Referral scheme

Global industry trips for top perform

Nest pension

Job summary

The Blues Kitchen London, part of The Columbo Group, is seeking a Cocktail Bartender to join a busy, high-energy venue renowned for live blues and Southern-inspired cocktails. You will deliver classic cocktails, provide friendly service, and help keep service flowing across bar and floor.

We’re looking for someone with experience behind a busy bar, a warm personality, and strong teamwork. The role offers a lively environment, a relaxed dress code, and a pay rate of £12.75 per hour plus tronc,

Qualifications

• Experience working behind a busy bar or cocktail bar (highly desirable).
• Ability to confidently make classic cocktails.
• Warm, charismatic personality with strong teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cocktails, pour drinks and maintain high standards behind the bar.
• Make classic cocktails confidently during busy service.
• Deliver friendly and efficient service to guests.
• Keep the bar stocked, organised and ready for service.
• Collaborate with bar and floor teams to ensure smooth service flow.

Skills

Experience behind busy bar

Classic cocktails

Teamwork & communication

Job description

We’re looking for a Cocktail Bartender to join the team at The Blues Kitchen London.

The award-winning Blues Kitchen is one of London’s most iconic venues, where live blues, soul and funk fill the room and great hospitality sits at the centre of everything we do. With a stunning Southern-inspired interior, an all-American food menu and a bar known for its cocktails and whisky selection, The Blues Kitchen has built a reputation as one of the city’s most loved places to eat, drink and experience live music.

It’s a busy, high-energy venue where the bar sits right at the centre of the action. We’re looking for warm, charismatic bartenders who can deliver great drinks while keeping the atmosphere lively and welcoming.

See us in action: @theblueskitchen | @the_columbo_group

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing cocktails, pouring drinks and maintaining high standards behind the bar.
• Making classic cocktails confidently and consistently during busy service.
• Delivering friendly and efficient service to guests.
• Keeping the bar stocked, organised and ready for service.
• Working closely with the bar and floor teams to keep service flowing.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working behind a busy bar or cocktail bar.
• Confidence making classic cocktails.
• Someone warm, charismatic and great with people.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced bar environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication.

What to Expect

• Competitive pay: £12.75 per hour plus tronc (total package usually between £12.75–£14.50 per hour). Hourly wages paid every two weeks on a Friday and tronc paid on the last Friday of the month.
• A lively working environment across restaurant, bar and music venue.
• A relaxed dress code. No uniforms. Just bring your best self.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• 50% off across all Columbo venues, plus free access to our events and festivals.
• Training and development through the Columbo Academy.
• Hero of the Month recognition, including a paid weekend off.
• £50 voucher for top drinks seller incentives.
• Generous Referral Scheme.
• Opportunities for global industry trips for top performers.
• Pension scheme via Nest.