47 Whitcomb Street, SW1, London
Bar and Karaoke • 11-50 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since June, 2025
Nestled in the heart of Leicester Square, U9 is a new opening luxury cocktail bar and karaoke destination redefining nightlife in London’s West End. Welcome to U9 — where luxury meets laughter, and every night has a soundtrack!
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Job Description: We are seeking a friendly and professional Host/Host to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for hospitality and a commitment to providing exceptional guest services. As the first point of contact for our guests, you will play a crucial role in creating a welcoming atmosphere and ensuring that every visitor feels valued and attended to. Your ability to communicate effectively and help guests with their needs will be key to your success in this role. Responsibilities: - Greet guests warmly upon arrival and guide them to their tables. - Manage reservations and ensure efficient seating arrangements. - Answer phone calls with excellent phone etiquette, taking reservations or providing information as needed. - Assist guests with inquiries, ensuring they receive the highest level of service throughout their visit. - Collaborate with venue staff to maintain smooth operations during busy periods. - Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the host/host area, ensuring it is presentable at all times. - Handle guest complaints or concerns professionally, striving for resolution and guest satisfaction. - Will be required to work weekends and night shifts. Experience: - Previous experience in hospitality or guest services is preferred but not essential. - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are necessary for effective interaction with guests and team members. - A background in restaurant or bar environments would be advantageous. - Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. - A positive attitude and willingness to help others are essential traits for this role. - Knowledge of using Sevenrooms reservation system effectively. Join us as a Host/Host, where your dedication to hospitality will shine through every interaction!
Job Summary: The Management Team plays a crucial role in overseeing the daily operations of the food and beverage department within the restaurant and bar setting. The position requires a blend of leadership, culinary knowledge, and exceptional customer service skills to ensure that guests receive an outstanding overall experience. The supervisor/manager will manage staff, coordinate kitchen and bar activities, and maintain high standards of food/drinks production and presentation. Responsibilities: - Supervise and coordinate the activities of kitchen/bar staff to ensure efficient food/drink production and service. - Assist in the preparation of drinks, ensuring adherence to recipes and quality standards. - Train, mentor, and develop team members to enhance their skills and performance. - Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering supplies as needed to maintain operational efficiency. - Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen area. - Collaborate with management to plan menus that meet guest preferences while optimising cost efficiency. - Address guest inquiries and concerns promptly to ensure the highest level of satisfaction. - Assist in managing budgets, controlling costs, and implementing strategies for profitability. Skills: - Strong leadership abilities with experience in team management within a hospitality environment. - Proficient in bar operations, including cocktail preparation techniques and pre-batched drinks production processes. - Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with staff and guests alike. - Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. - Knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to food handling and preparation. - A passion for hospitality with a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences. - Previous experience in a supervisory role within a high-end cocktail bar or members’ club setting is advantageous. This role is ideal for individuals who are enthusiastic about luxurious night-life and possess the drive to lead a team towards success in delivering outstanding food and beverage services.
Job Summary: We are seeking skilled Bartenders and Floor Staff to join our vibrant team. The ideal candidates will possess a passion for hospitality and a flair for creating delightful beverages. As a Bartender & a member of the Floor Team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our guests, ensuring their experience is enjoyable and memorable. You will work in a fast-paced environment, where your ability to manage time effectively and maintain high standards of food safety will be essential. Duties: - Prepare and serve a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes and customer preferences. - Engage with customers in a friendly manner, taking orders and providing recommendations based on their tastes. - Monitor customer behaviour to ensure responsible alcohol service and compliance with licensing laws. - Uphold food safety standards by adhering to hygiene practices throughout the bar operations. - Will be required to work weekends and night shifts. - Greet and welcome guests with a warm and friendly attitude. - Ensure food safety standards are adhered to at all times, maintaining cleanliness in the dining area and private rooms. - Take orders accurately and efficiently, processing payments as necessary. - Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food and beverages. - Maintain an organised workspace, ensuring that all areas are tidy and well-stocked at all times. - Handle guest inquiries with professionalism, striving to enhance their dining/drinking experience. Skills: - Proven experience in bartending or a similar role within the restaurant industry is preferred. - Strong time management skills to handle multiple orders efficiently during busy periods. - Excellent knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in hospitality. - Ability to perform basic maths for handling cash transactions accurately. - Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on providing outstanding customer service. - A positive attitude and the ability to work well within a team environment. If you are enthusiastic about the art of bartending and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
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The Wolseley is an all-day café-restaurant, serving a wide variety of British and European classics. The Wolseley opened its doors on Piccadilly in 2003 and has since earned its reputation as one of London's most respected restaurants. At The Wolseley Hospitality Group, We create Places where People feel they Belong. Why work with us as a Bartender? - Enjoy a generous discount across our restaurants on food and drinks. - Rewarding Excellence - a team-led incentive, earning up to £100 in high street vouchers. - Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave to support working families. - Group-wide access to mental health counselling, legal and financial advice. - Advance access to earned wages via Wagestream. - A unique and varied training calendar including supplier trips, masterclasses and visits. Visit our career page for a detailed list of our benefits We promote from within, empowering individuals from all backgrounds to become the leaders of tomorrow. Our diverse team reflects the inclusive culture. The role of a Bartender: - Be instrumental in all bar and bar area operations from breakfast to dinner, keeping a bar well-stocked of supply, syrups and glassware. - Capture guests' flavour profiles, offering recommendation of wines, beers and cocktails -- serve and create with pride! - Foster customer loyalty with attentive, personalised service for the warmest experience and highest standards - you are our greatest asset! The Wolseley Hospitality Group portfolio of restaurants comprises of The Wolseley on Piccadilly, The Delaunay in Aldwych, Brasserie Zédel in Soho, Colbert in Chelsea, Fischer's in Marylebone, Soutine in St John's Wood, Bellanger in Islington, Manzi's ** in Soho and The Wolseley City in Monument.** $16.21 - $18.71 / hour
3 gorges restaurant We’re looking for a motivated and eager-to-learn Bartender Supervisor to lead our bar team and support our floor staff during busy shifts. No prior experience? No problem! We provide full training to help you master everything you need to succeed. Key Responsibilities: Supervise bar operations and ensure high-quality service. Prepare and serve drinks efficiently and consistently. Train, support, and motivate bar staff. Manage inventory, restocking, and cleanliness. Collaborate with the floor team to ensure smooth service. Step in to assist on the floor as needed (e.g., taking orders, running food, assisting customers). Handle customer queries or complaints professionally. open and close the restaurant What We’re Looking For: A positive attitude and eagerness to learn. Strong leadership and communication skills (or willingness to develop them). Flexibility to support both bar and floor teams. Ability to stay calm under pressure. Excellent customer service mindset. We Offer: Full training – we’ll teach you everything you need to know! Competitive pay (depending on experience) Tips more Than 45 hours a week Supportive team environment Opportunities for growth
Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 27 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles! Join our amazing team as our Barback! YOUR MISSION: - You will be part of a BIG MAMMA Bar team! - You will be cleaning glasses and maintaining stock during service. - You will be opening and closing the bar and completing needed prep. - You will respect health and safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation behind the bar. - You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day! - You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a "problem solver" attitude. YOUR SKILLS: - Big Smile and passion for Italian food! - Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit - Excellent customer service - Previous bar experience in a busy environment is a plus! - Flexible availability, including weekends and evenin OUR OFFER: - Permanent, full-time position - £ 15.71 per hour/ plus Tronc Point - 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off - Tasty staff food served family style - 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants - £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend - Employee of the Month award - Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support - Wagestream: Financial Well-Being platform that allows you to access your wages between paydays - Regular training \& growth opportunities - Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe Ti aspettiamo! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #JoinBigMamma $15.71 / hour
HEAD SOMMELIER Fallow was founded by three individuals in May 2019, two chefs Jack Croft and William Murray, and career hospitality entrepreneur James Robson. The essence of this combination makes up much of Fallows DNA, where conscious culinary creativity meets hospitality experience and passion. Fallow’s permanent home in St James’s market was established in November 2021 and has since attracted a string of awards including both the Marie Claire and GQ ‘sustainable restaurant of the year’ and the Caterer award for ‘best new restaurant’. Fallow is seeking an experienced and visionary Head Sommelier to take the reins of our dynamic wine program and elevate the guest experience to new heights. This is a unique opportunity to join one of London’s most progressive and sustainability-focused restaurants, where creativity, excellence, and innovation are at the core of everything we do. As Head Sommelier, you will have full ownership of our wine offering — from curating a diverse, thought-provoking list to leading a passionate team and shaping the future of beverage service at Fallow. Key responsibilities: - Lead and evolve Fallow’s wine program, ensuring alignment with our sustainable, ingredient-driven ethos. - Curate and manage an exciting, innovative, and responsibly sourced wine list that complements our award-winning cuisine. - Deliver engaging, informative, and confident service to guests, with thoughtful wine pairings and outstanding table-side presence. - Build and nurture relationships with suppliers, championing lesser-known producers and sustainable vineyards. - Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing sommelier team, fostering a culture of education, passion, and hospitality excellence. - Oversee stock management, inventory, and cost controls to ensure operational efficiency and profitability. - Collaborate closely with the culinary and front-of-house teams to deliver seamless, world-class guest experiences. About You: - Proven experience as a Head Sommelier or Senior Sommelier in a high-calibre, service-led environment. - WSET Level 3 or equivalent professional certification (e.g. CMS). - Deep knowledge of global wine regions, with a passion for sustainability and emerging producers. - Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a team. - Strong operational acumen and experience in managing beverage costs, inventory, and supplier relations. - Charismatic, engaging, and confident in guest interaction, with a calm, professional approach under pressure. The benefits: - Competitive salary. - Career progression. - Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses. - Wellbeing initiatives. - Reward and recognition schemes. - Free welcome lunch for you and a guest. - 50% restaurant discounts across the group. - 25% Friends and Family discounts. - 50% discount on company retail. - Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials. - Staff meal during your shift. - Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment. - Enhanced parental leave (after one year’s employment). - Sabbaticals (after three years employment). - Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop-up night. At FALLOW, we're passionate about fostering an environment that allows everyone to thrive and prosper, regardless of background. Diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach that promotes the voice of those experiences and viewpoints are well-known to be beneficial for our company and, consequently, career advancement.
Barback- 42 Cocktail Lounge - Gymkhana Salary - up to £15 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience within a similar role Gymkhana's 42 Cocktail Lounge are seeking a Barback to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Barback looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. Bar 42 A cocktail lounge, located at 42 Albemarle Street – where Gymkhana also resides. Guests enter through the door neighbouring Gymkhana. The drinks at 42 include house cocktails made with carefully sourced Indian ingredients and flavours, as well as a selection of elevated seasonal classics. The Position As Barback you'll have a good background in high volume restaurants and bars, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. There are great opportunities for growth and career development for the successful Barback. The Successful Barback will have: Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in; Passion for beverage, food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn; The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group;
OITA, Japanese Restaurant in Chinatown is looking for a creative and dynamic Bartender to join our team. You will be expected to create and prepare alcohol or non-alcoholic cocktails for bar and restaurant guests, taking orders and serving drinks to the highest standards. Full time and part time position available. The Successful Bartender will: - Have minimum of 2 years of previous experience as Bartender in a busy and fast paced restaurant - Have the ability to create seasonal cocktails and special requests from customers - Have creative approach with impeccable attention to detail - Have the ability to deliver high standards consistently - Have great communication and organising skills - Have the ability to closely work with the management team - Be passionate and enthusiastic about their job Benefits: - Salary: starting from £12.21/h + £5-7/h service charge - Free staff meals, coffee & tea on shift - 30% staff discount when spending with family and friends - 30% discount for stays at Green Rooms hotel - rewards for exceptional performance You will also benefit from in role support, and we offer career path progression to maximise your potential and pay rise.
Join Our Team at The Wren Tavern – Bartender Wanted Situated in the heart of the City at 67-69 Watling Street (Famous hidden gem!), London EC4M 9DD, The Wren Tavern offers a unique blend of traditional British charm and contemporary flair. With our seasonal menus, curated whisky vault, and the hidden gem of our speakeasy cocktail bar, 5cc, we provide an exceptional experience for every guest. Your Role: Bartender We are seeking a passionate and dedicated bartender to join our dynamic front-of-house team. In this role, you will: Craft and serve a variety of beverages, including classic cocktails and specialty drinks. Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the bar area. Support all front-of-house operations, ensuring seamless service throughout the venue. Collaborate with team members to deliver an outstanding guest experience. Benefits: Competitive salary with a share of service charge. Staff meals provided during shifts. Exclusive staff discounts across all venues within our company. Opportunities for professional growth and development. If you have a flair for mixology, a commitment to excellent service, and a desire to be part of a vibrant team, we'd love to hear from you.
Il Bistrotto London is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Head Bartender for its new Cocktail/Tapas bar in Chelsea. The ideal candidate will have a passion for hospitality, a talent for crafting exceptional drinks, and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. As a Bartender, you will play a key role in ensuring guests have a memorable experience by serving high-quality beverages in a fast-paced environment. The original Il Bistrotto first opened in 1982 and was acquired by its current owners in 2018. Located between the city of Genoa and the renowned Portofino, it has since become one of the most distinguished cocktail bars on the Ligurian Riviera. For its London opening, the company has partnered with Luca Gargano of Velier S.p.A., a global leader in the rum sector, renowned for bringing distilleries like Demerara, Caroni, and Foursquare to international prominence. In addition to rum, Velier pioneered the natural wine movement with the launch of the Triple A protocol in 2003, promoting authentic and sustainable production. Responsibilities - Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to standard recipes and customer preferences. - Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the bar area, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. - Engage with customers, providing friendly and knowledgeable service while taking drink orders and offering recommendations. - Manage inventory, including ordering supplies, tracking stock levels, and minimising waste. - Handle cash transactions accurately and efficiently, demonstrating basic maths skills for processing payments. - Collaborate with kitchen staff and other team members to ensure smooth operations during busy periods. - Uphold the highest standards of hospitality, ensuring that every guest feels welcomed and valued. Experience - Previous Head bartending experience; a willingness to learn is key. - Familiarity with food safety practices within a restaurant or bar setting is advantageous. - Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with guests and team members alike. - A genuine desire to help others and create enjoyable experiences for customers. If you are passionate about the art of bartending and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!