Japanese bar and restaurant•11-50 employees
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Ukai is a busy Japanese bar and restaurant on famous Portobello road with a fantastic party atmosphere especially over the weekend. Really friendly staff who always work as a team.
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Join the Ukai Team - Craft your career in Mixology! Are you a passionate mixologist with a flair for creativity and a love for crafting unforgettable cocktails? Look no further! Ukai London, a contemporary Japanese Restaurant paired with a sophisticated bar featuring an extensive Japanese Whisky collection, is on the lookout for a talented & enthusiastic bartender to join. Benefits include: • Paid Holidays, • Staff Meal on duty, • 1-1 Speciality Training, • Individual Development Plan, • Uniform Provided Responsibilities include: • Craft & serve a diverse range of cocktails with precision and finesse, • Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring a memorable guest experience, • Collaborate with colleagues to maintain an organised & efficient bar, • Uphold high standards of cleanliness & hygiene Skills required: • Previous experience in a fast-paced but high quality environment, • Extensive knowledge of the IBA Cocktail list, • Extensive knowledge of Wine grapes, and their tasting notes, • Valid Right to Work in UK

Ukai is a modern Japanese Restaurant, based in Notting Hill, serving contemporary Japanese cuisine boasting a lively Robata grill and creative Sushi. Since the quality of our service is crucial to success the right applicant must have previous experience in a high-end and fast-pace environment. Responsibilities include: Greeting guests upon entrance Setting up dining tables and preparing the correct Mise en place Assist guests regarding questions about Food & Beverage, as well as up-selling our House Specialities. Taking Food & Drinks orders and notify the management/kitchen for allergies and other Dietary requirements Deliver food to guests in a timely manner and attend to the needs of guests throughout the dining process Skills necessary: Excellent verbal communication skills General maths skills Great customer service and conflict-resolution skills, and a commitment to professionalism Ability to work on your feet for hours at a time Excellent teamwork ability Adept knowledge regarding the 14 allergens Working with us offers you a superb range of benefits including: Cash & Card tips Paid Holidays Weekly/Monthly Cash incentives 1-to-1 Speciality Training for specific areas regarding Food & Beverage

Join the Ukai Team - Craft your career in Mixology! Are you a passionate mixologist with a flair for creativity and a love for crafting unforgettable cocktails? Look no further! Ukai London, a contemporary Japanese Restaurant paired with a sophisticated bar featuring an extensive Japanese Whisky collection, is on the lookout for a talented & enthusiastic bartender to join. Benefits include: • Paid Holidays, • Staff Meal on duty, • 1-1 Speciality Training, • Individual Development Plan, • Uniform Provided Responsibilities include: • Craft & serve a diverse range of cocktails with precision and finesse, • Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring a memorable guest experience, • Collaborate with colleagues to maintain an organised & efficient bar, • Uphold high standards of cleanliness & hygiene Skills required: • Previous experience in a fast-paced but high quality environment, • Extensive knowledge of the IBA Cocktail list, • Extensive knowledge of Wine grapes, and their tasting notes, • Valid Right to Work in UK

Join the Ukai Team - Craft your career in Mixology! Are you a passionate mixologist with a flair for creativity and a love for crafting unforgettable cocktails? Look no further! Ukai London, a contemporary Japanese Restaurant paired with a sophisticated bar featuring an extensive Japanese Whisky collection, is on the lookout for a talented & enthusiastic bartender to join. Benefits include: • Paid Holidays, • Staff Meal on duty, • 1-1 Speciality Training, • Individual Development Plan, • Uniform Provided Responsibilities include: • Craft & serve a diverse range of cocktails with precision and finesse, • Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring a memorable guest experience, • Collaborate with colleagues to maintain an organised & efficient bar, • Uphold high standards of cleanliness & hygiene Skills required: • Previous experience in a fast-paced but high quality environment, • Extensive knowledge of the IBA Cocktail list, • Extensive knowledge of Wine grapes, and their tasting notes, • Valid Right to Work in UK

Ukai is a modern Japanese Restaurant, based in Notting Hill, serving contemporary Japanese cuisine boasting a lively Robata grill and creative Sushi. Since the quality of our service is crucial to success the right applicant must have previous experience in a high-end and fast-pace environment. Responsibilities include: Greeting guests upon entrance Setting up dining tables and preparing the correct Mise en place Assist guests regarding questions about Food & Beverage, as well as up-selling our House Specialities. Taking Food & Drinks orders and notify the management/kitchen for allergies and other Dietary requirements Deliver food to guests in a timely manner and attend to the needs of guests throughout the dining process Skills necessary: Excellent verbal communication skills General maths skills Great customer service and conflict-resolution skills, and a commitment to professionalism Ability to work on your feet for hours at a time Excellent teamwork ability Adept knowledge regarding the 14 allergens Working with us offers you a superb range of benefits including: Cash & Card tips Paid Holidays Weekly/Monthly Cash incentives 1-to-1 Speciality Training for specific areas regarding Food & Beverage
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About the Role We’re looking for an energetic, confident and guest-focused Bartender to join our Front of House team at The Britannia – SMOK’D, a busy, high-quality pub and whisky-focused venue in the heart of SE1. You’ll be serving great drinks, delivering friendly service, and helping maintain the atmosphere our guests love. Key Responsibilities • Serving drinks (beer, cocktails, whisky pours, soft drinks) to a high standard., • Delivering warm, efficient and professional service at the bar and on the floor., • Maintaining a clean, organised and well-stocked bar., • Preparing simple cocktails and mixed drinks following SMOK’D specs., • Engaging with guests, offering recommendations, and enhancing their experience., • Handling payments, tills, and cash-up procedures when required., • Supporting the FOH team during busy service and ensuring smooth operations., • Upholding all licensing laws, age-verification checks, and health & safety standards. Candidate Requirements • Friendly, confident and great with people., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while keeping service standards high., • Comfortable pouring beer, making basic cocktails, and handling a busy bar., • Good communication skills and a strong team-player attitude., • Previous bartending or hospitality experience preferred — but the right attitude is most important., • Flexibility to work evenings/weekends., • Right to work in the UK. What We Offer • £12.50 per hour + share of the service charge., • 25–40 weekly hours with flexible scheduling., • A fun, supportive team and a lively pub environment., • Training in whisky, cocktails, and SMOK’D brand standards., • Progression opportunities within the wider group., • Staff food & drink benefits.

Shake Up Your Career as a Head Bartender at Sky Garden! Are you a passionate and experienced Senior Bartender with a flair for classic cocktails and a personality that shines? Do you love creating unforgettable experiences for guests? Then we want you to join our incredible team at the iconic Sky Garden bars! We're searching for someone who can not only craft exceptional drinks but also bring their unique energy and communication skills to enrich every guest interaction. If you're ready to take your career to new heights, this is the perfect opportunity. What We're Looking For: • 2+ years of experience as a Bar Supervisor or Head Bartender., • Expert knowledge of classic cocktails and a genuine passion for spirits., • Exceptional training and development opportunities, including a management development program, apprenticeship schemes, and WSET qualifications., • A generous 40% discount across all our restaurants, plus a paid meal allowance.

Old Street Records is in the heart of Shoreditch and has been providing the best party in the area since ’16. Set over two floors it has an eclectic mix of live bands and superstar DJ’s. If you love slinging cocktails and listening to some great music then this is your gig. What we can offer: One of London’s best mental well-being support programmes. A company that actively promotes a balanced work-life balance. £13 - £13.50 including Service Charge 28 holiday days a year (additional holiday for long-term service). Adhoc bonuses (Christmas bonus / Mystery Shopper). Long service bonuses (3yrs - £1k, 5yrs - £3k, 7yrs - £5k) Free pizza on all shifts worked. We guarantee five years development from day one Strong discounts to enjoy in your downtime in our sister venues. As an operator, our people are at the heart of what we do with a heavy focus on delivering for all our team members. We are looking to build one of London’s best learning and development programmes to ensure from day one you will develop both professionally and personally. We always seek to ensure there is a focus on finding the correct work-life balance and have recently created a company mental health support programme to ensure the well-being of our teams is at the heart of what we do. Job Details: Position – Bartender Overview – Bartending is what we do and what we do well. While experience isn’t essential as we can provide the training, some base experience in hospitality will help. We are looking for someone who loves all things bartending to join the team Thursday – Saturday and join our already kick-ass team. Contract – Full-time (35 - 40 hours). Part-time also available. Benefits: Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Work Location: In person

ONE75 - West End Lane (West Hampstead) Our brand new bar, specializing in craft cocktails, is looking for a skilled and passionate individual to join our team. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to cocktails and our commitment to providing an exceptional drinking experience. If you are serious about mixology, have a deep appreciation for wine, and love engaging with people, we want you!

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Chicome is a family-run high-end Mexican Fusion Restaurant and Bar located in St Katharine Docs (Tower Bridge) that provides executive-level dining to its guests with high attention to detail service. Opened in late 2023 we continue our growth and take pride in our team that makes it happen every day! We are a people business. We are looking for an experienced Bartender to join our team and take ownership of the bar experience. You will have solid drinks knowledge and a passion for wines, cocktails and great service. An ideal candidate will have the following: • Solid experience working behind the bar, • Good working knowledge of wines, beers and spirits, • Confidence in cocktail preparation and flavour pairing, • Engaging approach to customer service, including at-table interaction, • Basic understanding of draught beer dispensing systems and its maintenance, • Willingness to learn and grow within the role, • Ability to recommend drinks and understand our menus Desirable, but not essential skills include: • WSET level 1 or 2, • POS system familiarity, • Past experience in waitering and guest engagement. What you may expect at Chicome: • Agile team leading with frequent improvement, • Take charge and make your role matter by building ideas and we will make it happen, • Team events and trips for great performance months and exceptional service, • Unique new concept restaurant and bar where you are heard and your input matters, • Internal progression and personalised performance reviews and training plans We believe in investing in our team, and we expect considerable dedication, team play, and attentiveness in return.