Cocktail Bar Tender - The Standard - Loughton

Join our dynamic team at a bustling bar and restaurant as a bartender and waiter/waitress. We are seeking candidates with at least 6 months of experience in a similar role, who possess strong bar and waiting skills. You will be responsible for preparing and serving drinks, serving food, and ensuring the bar area remains well-stocked. Maintaining a high level of customer service is crucial. Requirements: • Excellent communication skills, • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, • Availability on weekends, • Immediate start Become part of our team and contribute to a lively and engaging atmosphere where customer satisfaction is a top priority.

• 5 years experience in making cocktails., • To know a good range of classics and easily adapt to signature cocktails., • Work full time., • Good knowledge about wine is preferable.

Location: On-site – Local Independent Retailer with Restaurant & Bar Shifts: Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday Evenings Hours: 16:00 – 22:00 24 Hours About Us We are a busy, friendly independent venue with a strong focus on quality drinks, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. As a proud local business, we value team spirit, initiative, and creating a fantastic experience for every customer. The Role We’re looking for a hands-on Evening Cocktail Bar Tender to run bar operations across four key service evenings. This is an active, front-of-house role where you’ll lead from the bar — making drinks, managing service flow, and supporting the restaurant team to ensure smooth operations throughout the shift. You’ll also play an important part in driving sales by using your initiative to upsell, promote specials, and maximise revenue opportunities. Key Responsibilities Managing the bar during evening service Preparing and serving all bar drinks (cocktails, beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks) Delivering excellent customer service and guest engagement Supporting the restaurant team during busy periods Using initiative to grow bar sales and promote offers/specials Stock control and restocking the bar Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the bar area Ensuring licensing and health & safety standards are followed Cash handling and end-of-night reconciliation (if required) What We’re Looking For :- Previous bar management or supervisory experience Strong cocktail and drinks knowledge A proactive approach to driving sales Confident working in a fast-paced environment Hands-on, team-player attitude Excellent communication and customer service skills Reliable and available Friday through Monday evenings What We Offer Friendly independent work environment Supportive team culture Staff perks/discounts