Sweeties Head Bartender

£16.59

£17.36 per hour incl. Tronc (eq. £34.5k

£36.1k) plus Additional Tips and Benefits

Set working days Wednesday

Saturday (30

40 hours)

Late Night Venue open until 3:00am Thursday

Saturday

Kings Cross

Calling all Late Night Nightlife Aficionados! As

Head Bartender

in Sweeties you will oversee a specialist drinks service from early evening sunset cocktails through to late-night lounge and party vibes. Think floor-to-ceiling views and a good time soundtrack from our ever-evolving DJ line-up curated by our Music and Culture team.As Sweeties

Head Bartender

you will be passionate about service, with an exceptional working knowledge of bar operations and order of service; along with a deep appreciation of cocktails, spirts, champagne, and quality wines in order to guide and train the team, make recommendations to guests based on their preferences, and ensure consistent quality control and bar compliance. You will assist with cocktail prep, create and mix a range of signature cocktails in addition to the classics.Sweeties

Head Bartender

is also key to hosting our guests and making them feel welcome whilst they visit The Standard and our energetic and vibrant city. You will therefore need to be highly social, upbeat and friendly; confident and able to handle pressure well; have exceptional organisational and communication skills; thrive in a busy high volume, high energy environment and manage multiple tasks and guest with ease.Your roleWhile we take every detail of design and guest experience seriously, we do not take ourselves too seriously. Standard People are at the heart of our brand; vivid, dynamic and engaging.Prior experience as a

Head Bartender

is essential for this role; you will have an uncompromised and natural flair for service and be able to build genuine relationships with guests. In addition to this you will also need...Prior experience as a

Head Bartender ,

Bar Supervisor , or

Senior Cocktail Bartender , ideally gained in a similar busy bar, Lifestyle boutique hotel or destination cocktail barFlexible, confident, and hands-on approach to lead, motivate, and guide the team to deliver a consistently high standard of drinks and service to guestsConfident expertise in guest experience; professional, positive, and polite in all interactionsHighly social, motivated and pro-active; excellent with guests and building strong relationships across all departments and teamsStrong knowledge in bar operations and steps of serviceOrganised and detail orientated; adept at preparing for events, monitoring stock, equipment, and supplies, and maintaining the organisation and cleanliness of the spaceExpert in classic and contemporary cocktails with a good understanding of the London bar sceneStrong experience with cocktail prep, opening, requisitions, and bar compliance experienceEffective at training team in preparing drinks, up-selling, and guest experiencePrior experience using POS, Birchstreet, and Sevenrooms is advantageousFull-time availability (Wed-Sat) and late night (Thurs-Sat, 3am)In addition to those with experience we are actively seeking candidates with a diverse range of lifestyle skills and welcome applications from those in the arts, music and entertainment industries.We are defined by our richness of personality and diversity of background and lifestyle so if you think you have what it takes to be a

Head Bartender

in Sweeties, wed love to hear from you!All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing employment.Benefits Include

Starting rate of £16.59 per hour (incl. Tronc),

increasing to £17.36 per hour after probationMeals on dutyWear your own smart casual style in line with Sweeties style guide4 day working week (Wed-Sat: 30-40 hours) with set days off when Sweeties is closed28 Days Holiday rising to 33 days with servicePension SchemeLife Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)Employee Assistance Programme with Well-being serviceMembership to Headspace Meditation appDiscount platform including GYMWorldwide Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage platformEmployee and Family Rates across all Standard and Bunkhouse propertiesIn-house Experience ProgrammeFandB Discounts ranging from 25-50%Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000Tuition Aid Scheme and subsidised trainingSeason Ticket Loan and Bike 2 Work SchemeSocial Committee with regular monthly social activities

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