Bartender - zylia

Join our Family in Zylia – Arcade’s new Greek Cypriot Taverna! About Zylia: Zylia is a small, soulful, 50-cover restaurant that brings the spirit of a real Cypriot village taverna into the heart of London. Inspired by the aromas of charcoal cooking, the warmth of Mediterranean hospitality, and the generosity of a homecooked meal, Zylia is a place full of energy, tradition, and heart. About The Role: We're looking for a talented Chef de Partie to support the kitchen team of our upcoming new opening in Covent Garden - Zylia! This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Chef from a high-volume, multi-cuisine background looking to take the next step in their career. The ideal candidate has a passion for bold flavours, thrives in a high-energy environment, and is eager to develop their career within a fast-expanding restaurant group. This role will have a strong focus on open charcoal grill cooking, so previous experience working with open charcoal grills is essential. As a successful Chef de Partie at Zylia - Covent Garden, you will: Provide top-tier hospitality by building professional, warm and genuine connections with our guests Manage your section like a pro, ensuring smooth bar service and happy guests Bring a good understanding of spirits, mixology techniques, and classic & modern cocktail recipes Follow all Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations like a champ Attend briefings, meetings, and training sessions to keep your skills sharp Get the opportunity to be cross trained across all areas of the restaurant! We'd love to hear from you if you: Bring experience in a similar role delivering high standard bar service Can make 5 classic cocktails from memory Are a creative thinker with a can-do attitude Bring excellent communication and rapport building skills Are passionate about bartending and creative when it comes to crafting and serving drinks Are a hospitality superstar who loves making guests feel special Bring strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks under pressure We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Benefits of being part of the team: Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as: Refer a friend bonus Internal wage advance facility to instantly access the wages you’ve earned Delicious, seasonal meals when you’re at work A restaurant recognition budget for Birthday goodies and career milestones Dedicated staff chill out areas with kitchens and your own seating off the restaurant floor Balanced rotas. Your time outside of work is important to us 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones 50% off food in JKS restaurants within Arcade for you and your loved ones Access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice and more through Hospitality Action 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year Summer and Christmas team parties where we all down tools and have some fun!