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