Lounge Head Bartender

Nobu Hotel Portman Square; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in London is seeking a Head Bartender to oversee the bar operations and ensure an excellent guest experience. Responsibilities include training the bar team, preparing a variety of beverages, and creating innovative cocktails. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and experience in bartending. Benefits include discounts, wellness opportunities, and generous holiday allocation.

Benefits

Discounted overnight stays

Employee Awards night

Discounts on food and beverages

Free meals while on duty

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in bartending or hospitality.
• Ability to create innovative cocktails.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational running of the bar service.
• Induct, train, and develop your team.
• Prepare alcohol and non-alcohol beverages.
• Create seasonal and promotional cocktails.
• Provide friendly and attentive service.

Skills

Leadership

Cocktail preparation

Customer service

Team training

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Head Bartender

As Head Bartender, you will assist the bar management team in ensuring the smooth operational running of the bar service to deliver an excellent and memorable experience for our guests.

• Oversee the smooth operational running of the bar service alongside the management team.
• Induct, train, and develop your team using internal and external training resources.
• Prepare alcohol and non-alcohol beverages for guests.
• Create innovative seasonal and promotional cocktails in line with Nobu Hotel London Portman Standards.
• Provide genuine, attentive, and friendly service to reflect Nobu standards.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the bar menu, including beer, wine, sake, and cocktails.
• Make empowered decisions to enhance guest experience or resolve complaints.
• Represent Nobu as an ambassador, embodying our values and commitment to our teams.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Two hotel-wide social events annually, including Employee Awards night.
• Discounted overnight stays across Nobu properties worldwide.
• Discounted Pilates classes and wellness treatments.
• Opportunities for career progression within the hotel and wider portfolio.
• Access to diverse learning and project opportunities.
• Exciting wellness and volunteering activities.
• Up to 33 holiday days accrued through service.
• Support from Mental Health first aiders within the team.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounts on all food and beverages.
• Free meals while on duty.

Nobu Hotels blend modern luxury with minimal Japanese tradition into a lifestyle hotel concept. Featuring cutting-edge design and stunning spaces, Nobu Hotels offer remarkable hospitality and unparalleled experiences. Founded by renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper, the Nobu Hotels concept combines exquisite cuisine, innovation, and creativity.

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square has 249 guest rooms and suites, a Nobu restaurant, ballroom, and meeting spaces, designed by David Collins Studio and Make Architects.

We seek individuals who embody our core values of Kokoro, Smile, Family, and Crafted. Share our passion, deliver quality results, and be courageous in your creativity and professionalism.