Experienced Bartender - cocktail setting
2 days ago
London
We’re looking for a Bartender who knows their Old Fashioned from their Espresso Martini — and, more importantly, knows how to make people feel welcome. The Gun is a proper East London favourite, sitting opposite Spitalfields Market and bringing together great food, craft drinks, cocktails, events and a whole lot of personality. From after-work drinks and weekend brunches to cocktail masterclasses and lively DJ nights, there’s rarely a dull moment behind our bar. We’re looking for a confident, charismatic and switched-on Bartender to join our team. What you’ll be doing • Mixing and serving great cocktails, beers, wines and spirits with confidence and consistency, • Creating a warm, fun and memorable experience for every guest, • Keeping the bar looking sharp, stocked and running smoothly — even when things get gloriously busy, • Recommending drinks and talking guests through our menu without making them feel like they’re sitting an exam, • Working closely with the wider team to deliver brilliant service from first drink to last orders, • Getting involved in events, masterclasses and the general mayhem that comes with a busy Spitalfields venue, • Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, organization and responsible service What we’re looking for Cocktail experience is preferable, but attitude, personality and a genuine passion for hospitality matter just as much. You’ll ideally have: • Previous bartending experience in a busy pub, bar, restaurant or cocktail-led venue, • A good understanding of cocktails, spirits and classic serves, • Confidence working at pace without sacrificing quality, • A natural ability to chat to guests and make them feel at home, • A positive, can-do attitude and a good sense of humour, • Great attention to detail — because nobody wants a Negroni that tastes like a sad glass of squash, • The ability to work well as part of a team and keep your cool when the bar is three-deep What’s in it for you? You’ll be joining Urban Pubs & Bars, with the opportunity to develop your skills, learn from experienced hospitality professionals and progress within a growing group. • Competitive rate per hour + tronc, • Training and development, • Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner, • Team trips, regular incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support you across those tough times, • Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme where you can earn up to £1000 per successful referral, • Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us, • Cycle to work scheme, • Get out and about, you automatically get 30% discount across all our pubs, bars and restaurants, • End-of-Year Annual Staff Party & Prize draws! And you’ll be doing it at a venue with plenty going on — from signature cocktails and cocktail masterclasses to weekend events, brunches and DJ nights. If you love hospitality, know your way around a shaker and can bring a bit of personality to the bar, we’d love to hear from you. Come shake things up at The Gun.
