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Up to £17.15 per hour, dependent on experience, PLUS BONUS
At Caravan, we share a love of mighty fine coffee, handcrafted good food, and friendly vibes. Since 2010, we have built our award-winning restaurants and roastery, investing in initiatives that positively impact the world around us. We believe in pushing boundaries, challenging perceptions, and championing people, community, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.
We're excited to invite a fun, talented, and prolific Head Bartender who can make an excellent first impression and deliver outstanding hospitality. We’d love to hear from you if you’re ready for a new venture and a fresh start. This is a great time to join us as we plan to expand with new openings in the coming years.
Your role is to support the management team with all aspects of daily bar operations, including supervising and training the bar team, working closely with the restaurant team to ensure high-quality drink preparation, and helping to manage costs by minimizing wastage. You will lead the floor team to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences.
As a thank you for choosing us, we offer our Head Bartender and all team members:
* Free meals and drinks when working
* Dining discounts when visiting with family and friends
* Bike-to-work scheme
* Mental health and well-being support
* Financial health education and support
* Leadership training and development
* Birthday and anniversary treats—on your birthday and work anniversary, you'll receive a Caravan voucher to spend in any of our restaurants
* Opportunities for development and career progression, with 80% of management roles filled internally
What you'll be doing as a Caravan Head Bartender:
* Leading the standards, service, and performance of the bar
* Delivering a consistent and elevated hospitality experience by embedding clear drink specifications, service standards, and operational ways of working
* Acting as the ambassador of bar excellence—leading by example, coaching, guiding, and supporting the bar team
* Providing engaging training, onboarding, and upskilling to ensure every team member feels confident, capable, and aligned with our values
* Maintaining bar health and safety, cleanliness, stock control, and operational best practices
We live by four core values. We expect our Head Bartender and all our teams to embody, promote, and role model these values at all times:
* Caravan of Love
* All Welcome
Sustainability
* Supporting environmental stewardship targets and efficiency goals by following departmental environmental policies and monitoring resource usage such as energy, disposables, and food waste
Diversity & Inclusion
* Respecting individual differences related to identity, cultural background, and experience in all interactions, including with members of the public
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