Head Bartender & Trainer - Cocktail Bar in London, London

London

permanent, full-time

£33,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

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Head Bartender & Trainer – Cocktail Bar

South London | Up to £33,000 per annum | 40 hours per week

Are you passionate about cocktails, exceptional service and developing people? We’re looking for a confident, proactive and hands-on Head Bartender & Trainer to join an exciting cocktail bar operation in South London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled bartender who loves being behind the bar but is equally passionate about sharing their knowledge, training others and helping a team reach its full potential. With the company preparing to open a brand-new venue in Southwest London, you’ll play a key role in the pre-opening process, helping recruit, train and develop the team to deliver an outstanding guest experience from day one.

The Role:

Lead by example behind the bar, delivering exceptional cocktails and outstanding customer service.
Train, coach and develop the bar team, ensuring consistently high standards.
Take a hands-on role in preparing the team for the upcoming venue opening in SW London.
Deliver engaging and effective training on cocktail knowledge, techniques, service standards and bar operations.
Motivate and inspire the team, creating a positive and energetic working environment.
Maintain excellent standards of presentation, consistency and attention to detail.
Support the wider operation and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

About You:

A confident and skilled Head Bartender with a genuine passion for cocktails.
Someone who loves great service and understands the importance of creating memorable guest experiences.
Proactive, enthusiastic and hands-on, with a natural ability to lead by example.
Experienced in training, coaching or developing other bartenders.
A strong communicator who can motivate a team and bring out the best in others.
Organised, reliable and comfortable working in a fast-paced cocktail bar environment.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Kate B OR call 0207 790 2666