Job Description
Salary: £27,253.80 + Service Charge (up to £600 per month)
Join the team at Great Scotland Yard Hotel, where heritage meets contemporary luxury. We’re looking for a creative and service-driven Bartender to craft memorable guest experiences across our two distinctive bar venues — 40 Elephants and Sibin.
About the Bars You’ll Work In
40 Elephants
A vibrant, stylish cocktail bar named after the infamous all-female London crime syndicate. 40 Elephants offers bold drinks and a playful, edgy atmosphere. Here, you’ll be mixing inventive cocktails, working with artisanal ingredients, and engaging guests in a lively, social setting that celebrates creativity and character.
Sibin
Hidden behind a secret bookcase, Sibin is our intimate, sophisticated whisky bar. It’s an exclusive space that feels like a secret to be discovered — ideal for those who appreciate refined spirits, mood lighting, and meaningful conversation. You’ll guide guests through an extensive whisky selection, from rare single malts to modern blends, all while providing personalised and discreet service.
Duties and responsibilities related to this Bartender role
* Possess in-depth knowledge of cocktail recipes, spirits, and whisky – including presentation, techniques, and food pairings.
* Deliver warm, attentive, and intuitive service, creating personalised guest experiences.
* Confidently operate across both 40 Elephants and Sibin, adapting your service style to each setting.
* Uphold high service standards and ensure smooth daily operations according to SOPs.
* Promote upsells and specials to elevate guest experiences and drive revenue.
* Ensure full compliance with food safety and health & safety regulations.
About You
* Experience in a similar bartender role, ideally within a luxury or high-end bar environment.
* Genuine passion for hospitality, mixology, and engaging storytelling through drinks.
* Flexible, creative, and confident working in both high-energy and intimate environments.
What We Offer
* 12 complimentary nights per year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
* Discounted stays for you, your family, and friends from day one
* Free meals while on duty
* 50% off food & beverage when dining at selected Hyatt Hotels as a guest
* Uniform provided and professionally laundered
* Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Programme access
* Ongoing training, personal development, and global career progression opportunities
About Great Scotland Yard Hotel – The Unbound Collection
Few addresses are richer in history and anecdote than our hotel; a few steps away from Covent Garden and around the corner from Trafalgar Square our guests enjoy a wide variety of food and beverage offerings including quirky cocktails and local craft beers in the 40 Elephants Bar, evening drinks at our Whisky Bar, Sibin, and can indulge in an Afternoon Tea with a twist in The Parlour
At Hyatt ‘We care for people so they can be their best’. This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Being part of Great Scotland Yard Hotel also means joining the Hyatt family which has over 1150 hotels in over 70 different countries, also recognised as a Great Place to Work Company!
Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.
Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.
Next steps: Apply today for this Bartender role and start your journey with Hyatt Hotels!