Job Description
Rooftop Bar Back £13.73 per hour (incl. Tronc) + Additional Tips & Company Benefits. Full-time (40 hrs). Kings Cross. Midnight finish.
The Standard is relaunching The Rooftop, an open-air bar and terrace with stunning views of the London skyline, perfect for cocktails, beers, pizza, and great music. Located on the 11th floor in central London, this venue offers opportunities to transfer within the hotel’s restaurants and bars.
Back by popular demand, The Rooftop is a vibrant space hosting public and private events, including parties and performances. It is a joyful, playful, and picturesque venue, set high above the city.
Your role
As a Rooftop Bar Back, you will join an exceptional team launching this exciting venue. You should be passionate about service, with experience in bar & restaurant operations and high-volume environments. Outdoor work experience is a plus.
You need to be highly organized, proactive, social, upbeat, friendly, confident, and able to handle pressure. The role requires thriving in a busy, energetic environment and managing multiple tasks with ease.
Requirements
* Previous experience as a Bar Back or Bartender, ideally in a boutique hotel, destination restaurant, high-quality pop-up, or cocktail bar.
* Knowledge of restaurant operations and the order of service, with good understanding of food and drinks.
* Highly social, motivated, proactive, professional, and positive in all interactions.
* Hands-on approach to service and comfortable working outdoors.
* Available full-time with flexibility to work Monday to Sunday, including all of the Rooftop season (April to October), with potential transfer opportunities afterward.
* Applicants from diverse backgrounds, including arts, music, and entertainment industries, are encouraged to apply.
* Eligibility to work in the UK is required, with documented proof prior to employment.
Benefits include:
* Meals on duty
* Uniform provided
* 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 with service
* Pension scheme
* Life assurance (2x salary)
* Medical assistance (online GP and Physio)
* Employee assistance and well-being programs
* Discount platform including gym memberships
* Worldwide travel discounts via The Standard Advantage
* Employee and family rates across Standard and Bunkhouse properties
* In-house experience programs
* F&B discounts (25-50%)
* Referral bonus up to £1,000
* Tuition aid and subsidized training
* Season ticket loan and Bike to Work scheme
* Monthly social activities with the social committee
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