Bartender - AKI Restaurant

AKI is a contemporary Japanese restaurant and lounge bar, celebrated for its modern take on authentic Japanese cuisine and elegant atmosphere. We are opening a brand-new restaurant in London, set in an amazing location within a historic old bank. We are looking for a talented and motivated Commis Waiter who is excited to be part of a new project and help deliver the AKI experience in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Job Role • Support senior waitstaff in delivering high-quality service in line with AKI standards, • Assist with taking orders and serving food and beverages, • Ensure tables are clean, well-set, and properly maintained, • Help maintain a smooth and efficient service, • Communicate clearly with kitchen and bar teams, • Follow health, safety, and hygiene standards, • Respond to guest requests and feedback positively and professionally Job Requirements • Previous experience in hospitality or a similar front-of-house role, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Professional appearance and attention to detail, • Positive attitude and willingness to learn, • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, • Good level of English – other languages are a plus Why Join Us? At Lifestyle Group, we offer a supportive and dynamic work environment with real opportunities for growth. As part of our vibrant hospitality team, your contributions will be recognised and valued. We believe in continuous development, offering training and career progression across our expanding portfolio of hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets. Team members also benefit from staff recognition programs and regular team-building events.

AKI is a contemporary Japanese restaurant and lounge bar, celebrated for its modern take on authentic Japanese cuisine and elegant atmosphere. We are opening a brand-new restaurant in London, set in an amazing location within a historic old bank. We are looking for talented and motivated waiters and waitresses who are excited to join a new project and help deliver the AKI experience in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Job Role • Provide high-quality service to all guests in line with AKI standards, • Take orders and serve food and beverages efficiently and professionally, • Ensure tables are clean, well-set, and properly maintained, • Support a smooth and fast-paced service together with the team, • Communicate clearly with the kitchen and bar, • Follow all health, safety, and hygiene regulations, • Handle guest requests and feedback in a positive manner Job Requirements • Previous experience in a similar role, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • A professional and well-groomed appearance, • Positive attitude and team spirit, • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, • Good level of English – other languages are a plus Why Join Us? At Lifestyle Group, we offer a supportive and engaging work environment with opportunities for growth and development. You will be part of a vibrant hospitality team where your skills and professionalism are highly valued. We believe in professional development, offering ongoing training and the chance to grow within our expanding group. Our team enjoys access to internal mobility across our hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets, as well as staff recognition programs and regular team events.

Senior Bartender Job Requirements and Responsibilities: Stock count and ordering. Provides a pleasant drinking experience to customers. Serves drinks while maintaining a clean and sanitary bar area. Attends to the detail and presentation of each order. Prepares and maintains ingredients by following recipes. Adheres to proper alcohol handling, sanitation, and safety procedures, and maintains appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all beverage items. Coordinates daily supply inventory for bar and submits orders to supervisor; assists with receipt of deliveries. Contributes to daily, holiday, and theme drink menus in collaboration with supervisor. Ensures smooth operation of bar services during absence of supervisor. Completes cleaning according to daily and weekly. Assists with orienting new employees to their work area. Listens to customer complaints and suggestions and resolves complaints. Instructs personnel in use of new equipment and cleaning methods and provides efficient and effective methods of maintaining work area. Bartender Qualifications/Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in ability to safely and effectively operate standard beverage service equipment Adaptability Decision-making Customer service Oral communication Planning, problem solving, and teamwork Self-motivated High energy Level Multi-tasking Minimum two (2) years of bar or restaurant experience to include drink preparation

We're looking for an Experienced Bartender to join our bistro pub in Vauxhall. Full time fully flexible, reliable, professional, keen to learn and progress. We offer:

Senior 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 - 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 - 𝐔𝐩 𝐭𝐨 £𝟏6ph 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 - 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 - Previous experience within a quality Restaurant, Pub or cocktail bar essential. The Cadogan Arms are seeking a Senior Bartender to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable, and passionate about all things food and drink, with a decent level of experience to bring to the team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bartender looking for a new role in an award-winning, critically acclaimed group. Benefits & Culture Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as: Treat Yourself • Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants, • Retail & Takeaway Discounts, • Code App Membership, • Perkbox - access to tons of retail discounts and our wellbeing hub Look After Yourself • Discounted Gym Membership, • Company Donations for your involvement with Charities, • Employee Assistance Program, • Access to Financial Advice, • Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions Progress Yourself • Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar, • A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge, • Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group. Be Yourself • Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral, • Staff parties & long service awards

Trailer Happiness, London’s legendary Tropical bar, is on the lookout for a talented Cocktail Bartender to join our team. If you love rum, cocktails, music, and creating unforgettable nights for our guests, we want to hear from you. What you’ll do: Shake, stir, and serve exceptional cocktails with consistency. Deliver warm, engaging, and energetic service that keeps the Trailer Happiness spirit alive. Share your knowledge and passion for rum and cocktails with our guests. Help keep the bar running smoothly – from prepping ingredients to maintaining a clean, organized workspace. Contribute to the vibrant, fun, and inclusive culture that makes Trailer Happiness special. What we’re looking for: Previous bar or cocktail experience (rum knowledge a big plus, but not essential). A genuine love of hospitality – you thrive on giving people a great time. Energy, personality, and a sense of humour! Strong teamwork and communication skills. Willingness to learn, experiment, and grow with us.

Polpo is a bàcaro, a humble, Venetian restaurant serving simple food and good, young local wines within a modest setting, exposed brickwork, tin ceilings and copper bars. Several of the restaurants have basement bars - a great clandestine destination in their own right for drinks and a snack, or as a handy place to hang out while you are waiting for your friends to join you.We are looking to hire experienced bar tenders to join our team in a fast paced busy Italian/ Venetian restaurant Please pop in to the restaurant for interview / trial 41 beak street just off Carnaby. Previous experience of cocktail preparation, opening and closing bars and basic wine and coffee knowledge would be extremely useful.

CALLING ALL HOSPITALITY PRO’S We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Bartenders who can confidently deliver an exceptional service and engage our bar guests with captivating and intriguing personality. You will have extensive wine, spirits and cocktail knowledge, in order to lead the bar service and produce amazing drinks in record time. THE GOOD STUFF... · Flexible shifts - to fit around the other important things in life. · Every shift you work, we will fuel you with pizza or pasta on us (thank you chef) · Love dining out? You'll love it even more with a 25% discount across all our bars. · 28 days holiday. · Development and career progression, 80% of all our management roles are filled internally. · Length of service awards. · An awesome referral scheme – Good people know good people. · Uniform provided. · Excellent tronc renumeration. · Opportunity to be part of Elite bartender school. · Ever changing offering with premium products. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? Greet, serve, and look after our guests. Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness. Work with our team to create a friendly atmosphere. Be open to learning new skills and a cocktail list of around 50 drinks. Understand our menus and be able to make recommendations to our guests. Be part of our cocktail masterclass team and even our gin blending team for to experts. WHO ARE WE? Albion & East operates upscale urban bars with wood-fired artisan pizza, humble social food and in-house bakeries. Cocktail bars and banquet halls of old reclaimed decadence, offering coffee and hot-desking by day, cocktails and pizza by night for the revellers, and an Italian feast for those seeking weekend brunch. We distil our own small batch gin at each site and offer gin blending & cocktail masterclasses too. WHAT’S THE DEAL? · 40h per week. · Salary up to £15.5 per hour

Life at Clays Welcome to Clays, the ultimate indoor clay shooting experience and cocktail bar! We bring the thrill of a British clay target shooting weekend to the heart of the city. Our unique twist on Olympic clay shooting makes the sport safe, fun, and accessible for everyone. As we expand locally and globally, we're excited to share our love for British charm and competitive gaming with the world. Whether you're after a thrilling day with friends or a lively evening with colleagues, Clays is the perfect spot for adrenaline-pumping, fun-filled experiences. Careers at clays are loaded with possibilities. As we grow our brand, we are equally dedicated to the growth of our team. We offer ample opportunities for personal development and top-notch training. Our team is a vibrant mix of independent thinkers who are passionate about crafting unforgettable experiences for our guests. If you're seeking a workplace that values integrity, fun, and teamwork, Clays might just be the place for you! We’ve been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for 2025 by Great Place To Work UK! That’s right, we’re all about creating an awesome place to work, with plenty of fun, growth, and top-notch vibes. But don’t just take our word for it, here's what our colleagues have to say about us: “You can be yourself here. The company values character and willingness to learn over prior knowledge. They provide all the training you need, and your progress is entirely up to you.” “From day one, the collaborative and supportive culture at Clays has been clear. The onboarding process and continuous training show a real commitment to employee development.” “Mistakes are stepping stones here, and no one is frowned upon for making them. We learn from each other, which is unique in a workplace.” Clays Values At Clays, our venues are for everyone, and so is our workplace. We believe that to serve our diverse audience, we must first celebrate and nurture diversity within our team. That’s why we’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture. Different perspectives spark creativity and drive innovation. So, if you're passionate about making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you! And of course, we’re looking for someone who embodies our Clays values. That’s why we’ve framed them as key questions that guide everything we do: SAFE - Safety first. It’s our responsibility to protect our people, our guests, and our business. We make decisions that create an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. AMAZING EXPERIENCE - We deliver an amazing experience by going above and beyond what's expected, obsessing over the detail, making thoughtfulness a priority, and ensuring every guest and colleague feels seen, valued, and truly celebrated. LASTING - Lasting means creating impact that goes beyond the moment. At Clays, the choices we make must meaningfully contribute to a lasting impression, for our guests, our people, our planet, and our brand. What's the Gig, you ask? Summary of position & key attributes Our Bar Team is key to the experience and theatre of our business, you will be producing and serving drinks at high volume in a fast pace exciting environment. We are looking for highly skilled Bartenders who have extensive experience in the bar industry. You will be provided extensive training and be expected to achieve execution criteria and consistency. Day to day duties will involve mixology prep of our unique innovative cocktail menu, preparing and setting up for private events, execution during service hours and maintaining the high hygiene and safety policies. You will work closely with the kitchen and front of house team to deliver exceptional standards of service. We are looking for a self-driven individual that strives for excellence. Ideally with 2-3 years experience in the hospitality industry. The right candidate will be passionate and always strive to exceed expectations in knowledge and capabilities. This role will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business, including weekend and late night working. Duties & Responsibilities • Preparing drinks, • Committing drink & food specifications to memory, • Engaging with our products and offering, • Execution of private and corporate events, • Delivering uniform drinks as per Clays guidelines, • Communicating the business and technology to our guests, • Understanding of our technology, • Making incredible recommendations based on your knowledge and training, • Setting up for service, • Maintaining Health & Safety expectations, • Cooperate and communicate effectively with floor, host and kitchen staff in a calm and professional manner, • Completing curriculum of the Clayers Academy, • Be a brand champion maintaining expectations and delivery at all times. Skills and desired qualifications • 2 - 3 years experience in a cocktail bar., • Excellent knowledge of classic cocktails, • Ability to work under pressure, • Experience in high volume bars, preferred not essential, • Excellent written and verbal communication in English, • Always looking for opportunities to improve your knowledge and abilities, • Passionate about hospitality and creating amazing experiences, • A keen eye for detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to build lasting relationships with colleagues and clients, • Honest with strong moral principles, • Take initiative, can solve problems calmly and work well under pressure What you’ll get in return We value our colleagues greatly and want everyone to feel rewarded. This role is offered with a competitive base salary £12.50 per hour as well as weekly Tronc service charge distribution. Our great benefits include: • Holiday: 32 working days’ holiday pro rata each year, including bank holidays, with an increasing allocation up to a maximum of 36 days with length of service., • Colleague Discounts: Enjoy a generous 50% discount during off-peak periods and 25% during peak periods for you, your friends, and family., • Paid Breaks: We value your time and ensure you’re compensated for your breaks., • Health Care Cash Plan: Up to £995 for reclaimable appointments & treatments, and access to a Virtual GP., • Career Growth: Advance your career with Clayers Academy, our online learning platform, and seize opportunities for growth within our expanding business. Plus, earn globally recognized qualifications funded by Clays., • Celebration Day: An additional paid day off each year to celebrate something meaningful to you., • Parental Leave: Market-leading policies with 13 weeks at 100% pay for maternity, adoption, paternity, and partner leave after 12 months of service., • Employee Assistance: Access a 24/7 support service and up to 8 counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme., • Volunteer Day: A paid day off annually to give back to your local community., • Birthday Gift: Choose a special gift to celebrate your birthday., • Pension Scheme: Join our non-contributory pension scheme with a minimum 3% contribution from us and 5% from you., • Recognition and Incentives: Enjoy team recognition and rewards through our Shooting Stars programme., • Hospitality Discounts: Access exclusive discounts via Hospitality Rewards., • Meals Provided: Free meals for colleagues working operational shifts. Plus, we’re certified as a Great Place to Work, reflecting our commitment to creating an outstanding work environment! You will be part of a growing brand, business and an exciting adventure with excellent training opportunities and investment in your personal development.

Shake Things Up at London’s Finest Venues We’re hiring Casual Event Bartenders and Cocktail Bartenders to join our elite team working at some of the capitals most prestigious 4 and 5-star hotels and luxury event spaces. Whether you're an experienced mixologist or a confident all-round bartender, this is a fantastic opportunity to work flexible shifts in high-profile settings, serving premium drinks and creating memorable guest experiences. Your Responsibilities: • Prepare and serve a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, • Create classic and signature cocktails to spec (for cocktail bartenders), • Engage with guests in a friendly, professional manner, • Maintain a clean, organised, and fully stocked bar area, • Follow licensing laws and venue procedures at all times, • Work as part of a team to ensure smooth event service What We’re Looking For: • Previous bar experience (essential), cocktail experience a strong plus, • Confident, well-presented, and great with customers, • Knowledge of popular drinks, garnishes, and bar hygiene standards, • Able to stay calm under pressure during busy events, • Reliable, punctual, and a genuine team player, • Passionate about providing top-tier service What We Offer: • Competitive hourly pay + holiday pay, • Weekly pay directly to your bank, • Flexible shifts to fit your lifestyle, • Opportunities to work at luxury hotels, VIP events, and private functions