Senior Barback

The Columbo Group; London Borough of Lambeth; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 19 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

50% off across Columbo venues

Free access to events and festivals

Training via Columbo Academy

Hero of the month recognition

£50 voucher for drinks sales incentive

Generous referral scheme

Global industry trips for topperformer

Résumé du poste

The Blues Kitchen London is seeking a Senior Barback to join our busy bar team, supporting bartenders and providing reliable service during peak periods.

You will lead back-bar duties, restock fridges, glassware and ice, maintain cleanliness, and help ensure the bar delivers fast, consistent service in a high-energy venue. The role offers competitive pay, a lively atmosphere, and opportunities for progression within The Columbo Group.

Qualifications

• Experience as a barback in a busy venue.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate well.

Responsabilités

• Support bartenders and bar supervisors during busy services.
• Lead back-bar duties and help organise the back bar during shifts.
• Restock fridges, glassware, ice and bar supplies efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation behind the bar.
• Help ensure the bar team can deliver fast and consistent service.

Connaissances

Barback experience

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Description du poste

We're looking for a Senior Barback to join the team at The Blues Kitchen London.

The Blues Kitchen is an award-winning restaurant, bar and live music venue known for its Southern-inspired food, expertly crafted cocktails and world-class live music programme. Across our London venues, we host incredible artists every night while serving up all-American comfort food and a lively bar atmosphere.

We're looking for someone experienced and reliable who can support the bar team and help keep the bar running smoothly during busy services.

See us in action: @theblueskitchen | @the_columbo_group

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting bartenders and bar supervisors during busy services.
• Leading barback duties and helping organise the back bar during shifts.
• Restocking fridges, glassware, ice and bar supplies efficiently.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation behind the bar.
• Helping ensure the bar team can deliver fast and consistent service.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working as a barback in a busy bar or hospitality venue.
• A strong work ethic and great attention to detail.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• A genuine interest in bars and hospitality.

What to Expect

• Competitive pay: £12.71 per hour plus tronc (total package usually between £12.71–£13.71 per hour). Hourly wages paid every two weeks on a Friday and tronc paid on the last Friday of the month.
• A dynamic working environment with high-energy services.
• 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.