At Firmdale Hotels, we pride ourselves on our
exceptional hospitality, luxurious accommodations, and unparalleled guest
experiences. Our collection of boutique hotels, including the Haymarket Hotel,
is renowned for its unique design, vibrant atmosphere, and outstanding service.
We are currently seeking a passionate and dynamic Head Bartender to lead our
talented bar team and elevate our guests' experiences with creative and
delicious beverages.
As the Head Bartender at the Haymarket Hotel,
you will be the driving force behind our bar's success. You will lead by
example, ensuring that every guest enjoys an unforgettable experience through
expertly crafted drinks and exceptional service.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare a diverse
range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, ensuring high quality and
consistency in a fast-paced environment. - Supervise, mentor,
and inspire the bar team to achieve excellence and maintain high standards of
service. - Engage with guests
to understand their preferences, provide recommendations, and ensure their
satisfaction. - Oversee stock
levels, order supplies, and manage inventory to ensure the bar operates
smoothly. - Continuously
develop new drink recipes and concepts to keep the bar menu fresh and exciting. - Maintain the highest
standards of cleanliness, organization, and safety within the bar area.
- A keen willingness
to work collaboratively with the bar team and other team members. - Previous experience
in a similar environment, preferably in a supervisory role. - A commitment to
delivering exceptional service and creating memorable guest experiences. - A passion for
precision in drink preparation and presentation. - A positive and
energetic attitude that inspires both colleagues and guests.
What
We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate plus service charge to be discussed at
venue. - Access to Wagestream our
financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day,
benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching. - Health cash
plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative
and complementary therapies) - Discounted cinema tickets,
gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants - Complimentary meals on shift
- Referral bonus scheme for
recommending top talent - Flexible scheduling without
split shifts - Dry cleaning service for
work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning - Enhanced holiday allowance
based on length of service - Season ticket loan for
convenient commuting - Ongoing training,
professional development, and fully funded English lessons - Regular social events, team
activities, and fitness sessions - Benefits like cycle to work
scheme and annual long service awards - One allocated paid day per
year for volunteering work - Exclusive discounts at
Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks - And much more!!
Why join Firmdale Hotels?
Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winning
group of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York.
World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotels
are trailblazers in hospitality and design.
We are delighted to have been recognised by the
hospitality and travel industries for the great work our teams have
achieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades:
- Proud winners of
The Times Best Places to Work for both 2024 and 2025
- The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024 for
outstanding contribution to International Trade
- Manager of the Year – Helle Jensen –
Cateys 2024
- Food & Beverage Manager of the
Year - Pedro Paulo - Hotel Cateys 2024
- Hotel Chef of the Year Finalist - Jamie
Atkinson - Hotel Cateys 2024
- Haymarket Hotel & The Soho Hotel –
One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence and AA Breakfast Award 2025
- Covent Garden Hotel – One AA Rosette for
Culinary Excellence 2025
- Dorset Square Hotel – AA Breakfast Award
2025
- Ham Yard Hotel, Covent Garden Hotel and
Haymarket Hotel – Two Michelin Keys 2024
- Charlotte Street Hotel, The Soho Hotel,
Knightsbridge Hotel and Number Sixteen Hotel – One Michelin Key 2024
- Ham Yard Hotel - two AA Rosettes for
Culinary Excellence, Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant, 2024 as well as an AA
Breakfast Award
- Dorset Square Hotel – One AA Rosette for
Culinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024
- Warren Street Hotel - Travel &
Leisure ‘IT List’ best hotels in the world
- Whitby Hotel, Crosby Street and Warren
Street - Michelin keys
- Number Sixteen - Best Boutique Hotels in
London, The Times, 2024.
You can see a full list of our awards and accolades
here:
If you are
enthusiastic about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment,
we would love to hear from you. Join us at Haymarket Hotel and take the next
step in your hospitality career with Firmdale Hotels.
Firmdale Hotels
welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive
workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment
process.
In line with the Asylum and
Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to
live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at
interview stage.