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Head Bartender

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 33400.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 16, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Lead the bar during service, ensuring smooth, efficient and high-quality delivery
  • Maintain exceptional standards in drink preparation, presentation and consistency
  • Support the wider front of house team during busy service periods
  • Ensure the bar contributes positively to the overall guest experience
  • Support and contribute to a seasonal, ingredient-led cocktail offering
  • Champion a low-waste approach to drinks, using thoughtful preparation and ingredients
  • Maintain strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, beer and soft drinks
  • Develop and promote knowledge of low-intervention and natural wines
  • Oversee the daily coffee and barista operation alongside the wider beverage programme
  • Maintain strong understanding of coffee preparation, extraction and milk texturing standards
  • Ensure all coffee equipment is correctly maintained, cleaned and calibrated
  • Support consistency and quality across all coffee service
  • Assist with training and development of Baristas and wider FOH team members where required
  • Support seasonal development of coffee and non-alcoholic beverage offerings
  • Assist with menu updates and daily changes where required
  • Provide warm, knowledge able and engaging service
  • Confidently recommend drinks, tailoring suggestions to guest preferences
  • Share the story behind drinks, ingredients and producers where appropriate
  • Build rapport with members and create a welcoming bar environment
  • Lead, supervise and support the Bartender and Barista teams, ensuring consistently high standards across the full beverage operation
  • Lead by example in service standards, professionalism and attitude
  • Support training and development of the bar team
  • Assist with onboarding new team members
  • Act as a key link between the bar team and management
  • Oversee bar setup, ensuring it is clean, stocked and organised
  • Support stock control, ordering and deliveries
  • Monitor wastage and support cost control
  • Ensure all equipment is maintained and issues are reported promptly
  • Ensure compliance with licensing laws and responsible alcohol service
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness across FOH and BOH areas
  • Follow all health, safety and hygiene procedures
  • Ensure adherence to company policies and operational standards
  • Work closely with kitchen and front of house teams
  • Support a positive, collaborative and high-performing team environment
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and feedback
  • Represent the values of Birchwood, The Conduit and Levy

Requirements

  • Experience as a Senior Bartender or Head Bartender
  • Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits and beverage service
  • Understanding of coffee preparation techniques and barista equipment
  • Experience supporting or overseeing coffee service within a quality-led hospitality environment
  • Interest in seasonal ingredients and low-waste approaches
  • Interest in or knowledge of low-intervention/ natural wines
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

  • Interest in seasonal ingredients and low-waste approaches
  • Interest in or knowledge of low-intervention/ natural wines

What we offer

  • Medi cash- Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
  • Aviva Digi care- Free annual healthcare check
  • Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
  • Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
  • Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
  • Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
  • Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
  • Meals on duty
  • Pension scheme and Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
  • 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
  • Competitive and supportive family benefits
  • Day off for baby's first birthday
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • On-going training & development and career pathways
  • Professional subscriptions paid
  • Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
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