New Opening Cocktail Bartender

Babu House; Leeds; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free team meals

Weekly wage advances

50% off dining for friends and family

Enhanced family leave and pay

Access to mental health support

Fitness sessions monthly

Team events and celebrations

Job summary

Babu House in Leeds is seeking an enthusiastic Cocktail Bartender to join our new opening. This full-time position offers £14.50-£15.50 per hour, including tronc, paid monthly. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience in a high-volume restaurant or bar and a passion for drink quality.

We support your development with comprehensive training and promote from within. Enjoy benefits like free team meals, access to wellness programs, and fun social events. Join us for a vibrant workplace where all backgrounds are welcome!

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a Cocktail Bartender – at least 1 year required.
• Ability to create drinks to perfection in a busy environment.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the company.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality cocktails for guests.
• Provide excellent customer service and bar chat.
• Support team training and participate in mental health initiatives.

Skills

Cocktail knowledge

High-volume service experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Cocktail Bartender - New Opening!

We're looking for talented and dedicated people to join us as a Cocktail Bartender.

What to expect:

• Free team meals every shift, plus all the Chai you can drink!
• £14.50-£15.50 per hour inclusive of tronc (based on the last 3‑month average) paid monthly.
• A full‑time role working across 5 days, Monday – Sunday availability required.
• A weekly changing rota provided at least 6 days in advance.
• We're an all‑day dining cafe, meaning our teams work a variety of daytime and evening shifts (not the usual always late nights!).
• Access to our award‑winning training programmes and support. We focus on your development from day one and proudly promoted 326 Dishoom walles last year!
• The usual number of holiday days a year – paid at your usual rate. Our sites are closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and if you have children we’ll provide one extra day to take them to their first day at school.
• No uniforms – smart‑casual and comfortable is key, and trainers are fine.

As a Cocktail Bartender:

• You're obsessed about drink quality; despite the busy environment you still create each drink to perfection.
• Make every coffee and cup of Chai with the same importance as the first one of the day.
• Greet our guests day or night with a smile and bar chat that makes them instantly feel welcomed.

So what are we looking for?

• Previous work experience as a Cocktail Bartender – at least 1 year minimum, in a high‑volume restaurant/bar environment, with knowledge of all classic cocktails.
• Ready to learn – we will set you up for success in your first months and gradually get you to a place where you are transporting our guests to Bombay with your knowledge of our drinks and dishes. To do this we’ll ensure:
• You’ll have an initial training period learning about Dishoom, our drinks and bar operation.
• Three months of practising (non‑guest facing) in a high‑volume busy bar environment and perfecting your tipples.
• A desire to grow – we only promote Shift Leaders, Head and Deputy Bartenders from within. Plus our award‑winning Babu (Manager) Masterclass programme supports our teams with the tools to be future leaders.

How we’ll support you

At Dishoom, we care about supporting you and your well‑being.

Financial

• Free weekly wage advances and emergency cash.
• Access to our savings support & financial health planning tool.
• Up to 50% off when dining at Dishoom with friends and family.
• Enhanced family leave and pay, plus specific Dishoom‑walle benefits for those growing little families.

Mental & Physical

• All Babus (Managers) are fully trained in mental health support & First Aid.
• Dedicated support from our confidential advice helpline – available to you or someone in your household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• On‑demand GP appointments, free counselling sessions and life coaching through our wellness app.
• Free fitness sessions every month (including yoga and spin classes).
• Our very own Dishoom Premier League (in‑house cricket tournament) where you can compete with your team at Lord’s, and an annual Dishoom Football League that runs across our cafés and Permit Room teams.

Socials

• Family Mela (Family summer festival)
• Huge Christmas celebration
• Team events across our cafés.
• Team members who work at Dishoom for 5 years are invited to attend Bombay Bootcamp – an incredible once‑in‑a‑lifetime guided tour of Bombay with our co‑founders (over 200 people attended last year).

Have you got Seva?

We see every team member as valuable and important to ensuring the all‑around brilliant experience for our guests.

At Dishoom – everyone is welcome. We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply for roles with us.