Bartender – Join Our Team!
Location: 2 minutes from High Street Kensington station, London
Salary: £18.50 per hour (£14 per hour plus an average £4.50 tronc, although tronc is not guaranteed)
Hours: 40–45 hours per week (4–5 days per week)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Are you passionate about hospitality, enjoy making great drinks, and love creating memorable experiences for guests? We're looking for an experienced bartender to join our friendly and supportive team.
Who We Are
We're a family-run Japanese restaurant. Our goal is to create an exceptional dining experience, and we believe that starts with a happy and passionate team.
We genuinely care about our customers and each other, and we're looking for someone who shares those values. We believe great restaurants are built by people who work hard, support one another, and take pride in what they do.
What We're Looking For
- Above all else, we're looking for someone who is kind, conscientious and reliable, and genuinely cares about helping both their colleagues and our guests.
- We're incredibly proud of the culture we've built, and our current team is made up of people who proactively support one another. We’re looking for someone who reinforces that culture - treating everyone with kindness and respect, whilst working together to achieve the highest standards.
- At least 1 year of previous experience working in hospitality and bartending
- Experience making cocktails (we'll teach you our own Japanese-inspired recipes and standards).
- Good knowledge of bar setup/closing procedures, stock rotation, cleaning and bar maintenance.
- Ability to prioritise tasks, work efficiently and remain calm in in a fast-paced environment.
- A friendly and conscientious nature – being consistently considerate of colleagues/guests, whilst showing a strong work ethic and responsibility.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A positive professional attitude, eagerness to learn and passion for hospitality.
- Ability to closely and consistently follow protocols and recipes.
- Ability to positively respond and improve following feedback.
- Strong attention to detail for drink quality and presentation, with high standards of cleanliness/hygiene.
- English proficiency is essential.
- Authorisation to work in the UK.
- An interest in Japanese food, drinks or hospitality is a bonus.
What You'll Be Doing
- Preparing and serving our original cocktails/mocktails, speciality teas/coffees, wine/sake, beers and soft drinks to a consistently high standard.
- Providing warm, friendly and attentive service to every guest.
- Preparing garnishes and fresh juices for cocktails.
- Setting up and closing the bar correctly each day.
- Keeping the bar clean, organised and fully stocked throughout service.
- Washing/polishing glassware and equipment throughout the service.
- Monitoring stock levels, rotating products and helping to minimise waste.
- Carrying out routine maintenance and deep cleaning of the bar.
- Following all hygiene, licensing and responsible alcohol service procedures.
- Working efficiently during busy services while maintaining excellent quality.
- Supporting the wider front-of-house team whenever needed.
What's In It for You?
- Competitive pay of up to approximately £18.50 per hour, including average service charge.
- Free meals on shift.
- Discounts for family and friends.
- A supportive, family-like working environment.
- Opportunities to learn, grow and develop within the company.
If you're an experienced bartender who cares about people and their work, enjoys working as part of a close-knit team and wants to help create an exceptional experience for every guest, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £38,000.00-£43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Experience:
- Food service: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
