About One Aldwych
One Aldwych is an independent luxury hotel in the heart of Covent Garden. Home to 100 individually designed rooms and suites, Indigo, the Lobby Bar and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea, the hotel has built a reputation for hospitality with character. Independence remains at the heart of the business, creating a culture that values individuality and encourages fresh thinking. Original in shape, style and story, One Aldwych is a place where people can build their careers, contribute ideas and take pride in what they do.
About The Lobby Bar
The Lobby Bar, a London institution - an enigmatic drinking destination know for exquisite and inventive signature cocktails crafted by our bartenders. Or a quiet morning cappuccino over the papers, a light working lunch or after hours nightcap, be where the captivating conversations happen at all hours.
Rewards you deserve
At One Aldwych, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, recognised and able to grow.
That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and life outside of work.
- Competitive salary, service charge and paid overtime
- Work Life Balance: No double shifts and paid overtime for all hours worked beyond your contracted hours.
- Complimentary Experiences: Enjoy a complimentary overnight stay and dining experience after qualifying service
- Food & Beverage Discounts: Receive 50% discount across our restaurants and bars
- Hotel Discounts: Preferential accommodation rates for you, your friends and family at One Aldwych and across the Exclusive Collection of luxury hotels
- Local Perks: Access discounts and special offers across shops, restaurants and local businesses throughout Covent Garden and the surrounding area through London Heritage Quarter
- Financial Support: Access Wagestream and receive a £1,000 bonus when you successfully refer a friend
- Holiday & Time Off: Receive 28 to 32 days' holiday, increasing with length of service
- Meals & Uniform: Complimentary meals whilst on duty and professionally laundered uniforms
- Learning & Development: Access training and development opportunities, career conversations and ongoing support
- Recognition & Celebration: Long service awards and programmes that recognise individual and team contributions
- Wellbeing Support: Access confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme, along with discounted onsite massage and chiropody appointments
Your responsibilities
- Our Bartenders are responsible for creating the beautiful cocktails the Lobby bar is famous for, and be able to adapt to our guests special requests and tastes, providing an exquisite service
- You will engage with all our guests and recognize our regular guests
- You will ensure standards are consistent by following hotel and LQA standards, whilst personalising each and every guest interaction
What you will bring
Our success is built on the strength of our independent spirit and the passion for high standards our employees bring and grow.
As part of our famous Lobby Bar team you will strive to create memorable and personal experiences for our guests.
- Passionate and knowledgeable about cocktails, with a genuine thirst for learning, developing new skills, and creating exceptional drinks.
- Previous experience as a Bartender, ideally within a luxury hotel, restaurant, bar, or high-end hospitality environment.
- Comfortable communicating confidently and professionally in English with both guests and colleagues.
- A team player who takes pride in delivering consistently high standards of service and contributing to a positive working environment.
Everyone is welcome here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and respected.
