Lead Bartender: Craft Cocktails & Team Leadership

Hawksmoor; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meals on shift + 50% off

Paid overtime on salaries

Wagestream early wage access

Referral bonuses from day one

Exclusive savings on travel, shopping

Restaurant welfare budget for snacks,

Full training package: Food Safety, H+

Job summary

Hawksmoor is seeking a Head Bartender to lead the bar team, craft exceptional drinks, and drive guest experiences at our Dublin location. You will set high standards for service, menu development, and staff training in a vibrant cocktail-led environment.

You'll bring strong bartending expertise, a natural leadership style, and a passion for hospitality. This role fits someone ambitious, with potential for Bar Management growth in a dynamic, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• Strong bartender experience in a quality cocktail-led venue.
• Natural leader with strong drinks knowledge.
• Love hospitality and engaging with people.
• Ambitious, with potential to step into Bar Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team and inspire them with your knowledge and passion.
• Create and serve outstanding drinks with flair and consistency.
• Ensure bar standards, cleanliness and stock are maintained.
• Train and develop bartenders and barbacks.
• Work with managers to develop menus and seasonal specials.

Skills

Bartender leadership

Drinks knowledge

Hospitality

Ambition for management

Job description

Hawksmoor is seeking a Head Bartender to lead the bar team, craft exceptional drinks, and drive guest experiences at our Dublin location. You will set high standards for service, menu development, and staff training in a vibrant cocktail-led environment.

You'll bring strong bartending expertise, a natural leadership style, and a passion for hospitality. This role fits someone ambitious, with potential for Bar Management growth in a dynamic, values-driven team.