Popina is a wine/cocktail and charcuterie bar built around the pleasure of sharing. We bring together carefully chosen wines, artisan cured meats, cheeses and small plates designed for grazing. We are a venue where guests can join us for a single glass or settle in to explore a bottle and a table full of plates. On Friday and Saturday nights, Popina takes on a different rhythm, with a resident DJ and doors open until 1am.
The Role:
We don’t do rigid job titles. At Popina, our front-of-house team runs the entire guest experience. This is a dynamic, hybrid role where you won't be stuck doing just one thing. In a single shift, you might be guiding a table through our premium wine list, jumping behind the deli counter to assemble a luxury Italian charcuterie board, and pouring a perfect cocktail.
If you love variety, have a passion for great food and wine, and hate standing still, this is the venue for you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Guest Experience: Welcoming guests, explaining our "Roman Wine Route" and Mediterranean menu concepts, and providing attentive, relaxed table service.
- Food Prep: This is a 100% cold-assembly kitchen (no fryers, no hobs!). You will be trained to build visually stunning sharing boards using meats, cheeses, and local produce.
- Bar & Wine Service: Pouring high-volume draft beers, mixing classic cocktails, and wines by the glass.
- Venue Flow: Maintaining the pristine look of the bar, managing the floor, and ensuring the weekend late-night transitions into a vibrant, DJ-led atmosphere.
Who We Are Looking For:
- Adaptable & Energetic: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are happy to jump between the floor, the bar, and the prep station wherever you are needed most.
- Food & Drink Passion: You don't need to be a master sommelier, but you must be eager to learn about our artisan suppliers, dry-cured meats, and European wines.
- Team Player: You understand that in a premium venue, we all wash glasses, we all run food, and we all take care of the guests.
- Experience: Previous hospitality experience is preferred, but attitude, personality, and a willingness to learn our hybrid system are the most important things to us.
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate + share of tips.
- Comprehensive cross-training in premium wine service, cocktail building, and artisan food prep.
- A fantastic, premium working environment with top-tier products.
- Staff discounts and tasting sessions.
How to Apply: If you are ready to step away from standard pub work and learn the ropes of a premium wine and charcuterie bar, send us your CV and a brief message about why you'd be a great fit for the Popina team.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £12.71-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
