Head Bartender- The Hoxton Bengaluru City

Ennismore; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across Ennismore

Development opportunities

Job summary

The Hoxton Bengaluru City is seeking a charismatic Head Bartender to lead our bar team and elevate guest experiences in a fast-paced, vibrant setting.

You'll own the bar operation, craft innovative cocktails, mentor staff, manage stock, and collaborate with the kitchen and events teams to deliver memorable moments for guests across all dayparts. This role requires leadership, creativity, and a passion for hospitality.

Qualifications

• Previous Head Bartender or Bartender experience required.
• Good wine and cocktail knowledge.
• Strong leadership and guest-service skills.
• Stock management experience.
• Passion for hospitality and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Run a fun, fast-paced bar operation day and night.
• Develop menu ideas and stay ahead of trends.
• Know products and systems inside out.
• Craft drinks from soft to signature cocktails as needed.
• Lead and develop the bar team and maintain service standards.

Skills

Cocktail knowledge

Wine knowledge

People skills

Team leadership

Stock management

Hospitality mindset

Creativity

Tools

Bar POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

We are looking for a charismatic & experiencedHead Bartender to shake things up with us at The Hoxton Bengaluru City.

The Hoxton is opening its very first neighbourhood hotel in Asia, coming to India’s Bengaluru city centre in 2026. This is a major milestone for the brand as it ventures into a new continent entirely and we are now looking for a brilliant leadership team to help bring this lifestyle brand to the market.

Located in the heart of the city centre, The Hoxton, Bengaluru City will bring its undeniable brand DNA and guest experience to India’s “Silicon Valley”, a high-tech city filled with parks and gardens and known for its vibrant cafe and pub culture - very apt for a brand that was founded in London!

The hotel will feature 149 bedrooms in a variety of The Hoxton’s well-loved room categories and the lobby will have a vibrant all-day dining restaurant & bar. Topping off the hotel we will have a rooftop pool and bar, large scale function rooms and The Apartment - The Hoxton’s unique meeting & events concept

More about us…

The Hoxton is a series of open-house hotels, each in a neighbourhood that we love. Ever since we opened our first hotel in Shoreditch, we’ve never just been about offering a bed for the night. We want to be more than that: proving style doesn’t need to be sacrificed for good value and providing a place where guests can hang out alongside the locals and submerse themselves in the neighbourhood with vibrant, welcoming public spaces.

What's in it for you...

• The opportunity to work with an exciting new hospitality concept in Bangalore and have a real impact on its success.
• Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences.
• Great discounts across the entire Ennismore family (which you get to keep even if you decide to leave us!).
• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.

Job Description

What you’ll do…

• Support with running a fun and fast paced bar operation day and night.
• Be creative and share ideas to develop our menu – play a part in innovating our bar concept and staying on (and even ahead) of trends.
• Know your product and systems inside out.
• Make whatever the mood calls for, from soft drinks to masterful cocktails that change with the seasons.
• Work with the rest of the team in keeping things running smoothly.
• Lead your team by example, driving service standards that strive for the best for the guest; encouraging your team to grow and develop, the Hox way.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

• Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.
• Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night.
• You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• If we got stuck in a lift together, we’d have a good time and share a few laughs.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.
• Previous Head Bartender or Bartender experience ready to step up with great wine and cocktail knowledge.
• A natural people person – you’re confident behind the bar and brilliant with guests.
• Stock management is your thing!
• Genuine passion for what you do, you inspire those around you and a natural at leading and managing others, you lead by example and create an environment where your team can be their best self.