Head Bartender

£40000

Red Carnation Hotels, City of Westminster

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 14 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Red Carnation Hotels

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Leading the daily operation of the bar and ensuring exceptional service standards are consistently delivered.
Preparing and serving a wide range of cocktails, wines, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages while providing personalised recommendations to guests.
Supervising, motivating and developing the bar team.
Work in unison with other departments within the hotel, sharing guest preferences and issues with service with the FOH team.
To partner with the wider F&B operations team and support colleagues in ensuring all F&B service standards are adhered to.
Assisting with beverage menu development, creating seasonal specials and maintaining excellent product knowledge.
Managing stock control, inventory checks and ordering to ensure the bar is fully stocked and operating efficiently.
Handling guest feedback and resolving concerns professionally to maintain an outstanding guest experience.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Bartender to join our family on a full-time basis. We are seeking a hospitality professional with strong cocktail and beverage knowledge, proven leadership experience and a genuine passion for creating memorable guest experiences. This position reports to the Operations Manager., Previous experience as a Head Bartender, Senior Bartender or Bar Supervisor, ideally within a luxury hotel or high-end hospitality environment.
Strong knowledge of cocktails, wines, spirits and current beverage trends.
Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and develop others.
Outstanding attention to detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
A positive, hands-on approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable moments for guests.

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to be recognised as an industry leader in hospitality and people development. We were named Best Employer at the 2025 Cateys and received the prestigious AA's Hotel Group of the Year award for 2024.

£40,000 OTE per annum, plus other exciting benefits and perks!Full time, £40,000 OTE per annum, plus other exciting benefits and perks!
Holiday allowance starting at 28 days and increasing with length of service to 36 days.
Nutritious free meals on duty.
Award winning L&D programmes, with over 80 individual courses available, from foundation skills to leadership skills.
Excellent development opportunities with 80% of our managers being home-grown.
Two paid volunteering days each year, so we can give back to our communities.
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme through our partners at Hospitality Action.
Monthly tea parties and annual social events, including boat parties and festive events for your little ones.
Complimentary quality uniform and dry-cleaning services.
Cycle to work scheme which can save you up to 47% on the bike and equipment.
Vibrant hotel recognition events and hotel-based incentives, including Employee of the Month and Manager of the Quarter.
Enhanced maternity pay of 13 weeks, fully paid.
Enhanced paternity pay of 2 weeks, fully paid.
£800 baby payment to support you and your baby with the essentials.
Fantastic recommend a friend bonus scheme worth up to £600.
Cross-departmental training available within your property, because we know you're a curious individual.
50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in selected Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels in the UK, Ireland, Guernsey, Geneva and South Africa!

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Head Bartender

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