London
The Garden Bistro Bar is looking for a versatile, high-energy Barmaid to join our vibrant, multicultural team. This is a "hybrid" role designed for a hospitality professional who is equally comfortable behind a high-end espresso machine and a craft cocktail station. At The Garden Bistro Bar, our strength is our mixed culture of staff. We believe that diverse perspectives create the best energy for our guests. If you are passionate about drink artistry and obsessed with customer satisfaction, we want to hear from you. Job Overview As our Barmaid/Barista, you will be the heartbeat of the bistro’s beverage program. You will lead the bar during busy shifts, ensuring that every latte poured and every martini shaken meets our premium standards. You should be a "people person" who can engage with a diverse range of guests while maintaining speed and precision under pressure. Core Responsibilities • Cocktail Mixology: Prepare and serve classic and signature cocktails with flair, accuracy, and deep knowledge of spirits and garnishes., • Barista Excellence: Operate manual espresso machinery to produce high-quality specialty coffees, including dialing-in grinders and creating latte art., • Guest Engagement: Provide a warm, professional welcome to all guests, offering expert recommendations from our drink and food menus., • Station Ownership: Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar and coffee station at all times., • Compliance & Safety: Strictly follow food safety regulations and responsible alcohol service policies (preventing over-serving and checking IDs)., • Financial Accuracy: Manage the POS system, process payments efficiently, and handle cash and tips with high integrity., • Proven Dual Experience: Significant experience working as both a Bartender/Barmaid and a Barista in a fast-paced environment., • Beverage Artistry: A genuine passion for drink presentation, from the perfect crema on an espresso to the garnish on a cocktail., • Multitasking Pro: The ability to pivot quickly between coffee orders and cocktail rounds without losing focus or quality., • Communication: Fluent English is required to engage with our global guests; additional languages are a plus in our multicultural setting., • Stamina & Energy: Ability to stay positive and active during busy shifts in a high-volume bistro., • A supportive, inclusive, and friendly work environment., • The opportunity to work in a beautiful, garden-inspired setting., • A platform to showcase your creativity in drink making., • Competitive pay and fair tip distribution.