54 Best cocktail Jobs in Surbiton (August 2026)

Experienced Bartenders Wanted – 2 Positions Available Sudí – Radici Pugliesi | Richmond We’re looking for 2 experienced Bartenders to join our exciting new restaurant in Richmond. What we offer: • £14.00–£15.00 per hour (DOE), • Excellent Tronc, • Full-time & Part-time positions, • Career progression, • Staff meals, • Friendly and professional team Requirements: • Previous experience as a bartender in a busy restaurant or premium venue, • Confident making classic cocktails and serving wines & spirits, • Great customer service and communication skills, • Must have the right to work in the UK, • Available to work evenings and weekends If you’re passionate about hospitality and want to be part of a fantastic opening team, apply now with your CV!

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Fable

Location: Kew Village Start Date: Immediately Salary: Competitive, hourly rate About Us A fresh culinary chapter is beginning in the heart of Kew. We are an ambitious new opening centred around a vibrant brunch service by day and a sophisticated small plates menu by night. Our mission is to blend artisanal ingredients with creative flair in a high-energy, beautiful space. We are building our founding front-of-house team from the ground up, and we know that exceptional service is central to everything we do. The Role: Front of House Team Member We are looking for passionate, skilled, and hospitality-driven individuals to join our founding front-of-house team, covering both waitering and bartending duties. From guiding guests through a relaxed brunch service to crafting imaginative cocktails and elevating an evening of sophisticated small plates, you will be central to shaping our guests' experience from the moment they arrive. You will work in a supportive, fast-paced environment where your craft is valued and your personality can shine. Key Responsibilities: Service and Cocktail Excellence: Deliver food and drink service to an exacting standard, including preparing and serving a full range of cocktails, classic and original, while maintaining warmth, attentiveness, and consistency across every table and every service. Floor and Bar Management: Keep your section and the bar station immaculately organised, clean, and fully stocked throughout your shift, including proactive table resets, restocking, and mise en place ahead of peak periods. Guest Hospitality: Greet guests warmly, guide them through our food and drinks menus, and make confident recommendations that complement their meal and enhance their visit. Workflow and Speed: Maintain a fast, efficient service rhythm during busy brunch and evening periods without compromising on care, accuracy, drink quality, or presentation. Hygiene and Compliance: Follow daily and weekly front-of-house and bar cleaning protocols and comply fully with all food safety, licensing, and responsible service of alcohol regulations. Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly alongside the bar, floor, and kitchen teams to ensure food and drinks are delivered together smoothly, elevating the overall guest experience. Requirements Proven experience in a fast-paced restaurant, cocktail bar, premium dining venue, or similar hospitality environment, ideally with skills across both table service and bartending. Solid technical skills across table service, order taking, and guest management, along with confidence in spirits, wine, and cocktail preparation, including shaking, stirring, and building drinks to a high standard. Knowledge of food and wine pairing, classic cocktails, and genuine enthusiasm for learning our menu in depth and developing original serves. A warm, engaging personality with a natural passion for guest experience and community. Reliable, punctual, and energised by a buzzing, high-tempo service environment. Local to Kew or the surrounding Richmond areas is highly preferred. Why Join Us? Growth and Progression: Be part of a brand-new launch from day one. We value talent and actively prioritise internal promotion as our hospitality group grows. Premium Environment: Work with top-tier equipment, quality spirits, and artisanal products in a beautifully designed, modern space. Culture and Rewards: Competitive hourly pay, a fair share of the service charge, and a genuine focus on building a sustainable, respectful, and friendly team culture.

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic team player with at least 2 years experience in a fine dining restaurant. This is a great opportunity to work with a beautiful and friendly team. Orion offers British ingredient, seafood led cuisine, excellent wine and cocktails and prides itself on being a high end neighbourhood restaurant. If you think that you will fit the above, please get in touch now!

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Fable

Bartender and Waiter / Waitress

2 months ago

Full-time

Richmond

Location: Kew Village Start Date: Immediately Salary: Competitive, hourly rate About Us A fresh culinary chapter is beginning in the heart of Kew. We are an ambitious new opening centred around a vibrant brunch service by day and a sophisticated small plates menu by night. Our mission is to blend artisanal ingredients with creative flair in a high-energy, beautiful space. We are building our founding front-of-house team from the ground up, and we know that an exceptional bar programme is central to everything we do. The Role: Bartender We are looking for a passionate, skilled, and hospitality-driven Bartender to join our founding team. From perfectly mixed aperitivos during brunch to imaginative cocktails that complement our evening small plates, you will be the architect of our guests' drinking experience. You will work in a supportive, fast-paced environment where your craft is valued and your personality can shine. Key Responsibilities • Cocktail Craft and Consistency: Prepare and serve a full range of cocktails, classic and original, to an exacting standard, maintaining consistency across every service., • Bar Management: Keep the bar station immaculately clean, organised, and fully stocked throughout your shift, including proactive restocking and mise en place ahead of peak periods., • Guest Hospitality: Greet guests warmly, guide them through our drinks menu, and make confident recommendations that complement the food they're eating., • Workflow and Speed: Maintain a fast, efficient workflow during busy brunch and evening services without compromising on drink quality or presentation., • Hygiene and Compliance: Execute daily and weekly bar cleaning protocols and comply fully with all food safety, licensing, and responsible service of alcohol regulations., • Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly alongside the floor and kitchen teams to ensure food and drinks are served together smoothly, elevating the overall guest experience. Requirements • Proven experience as a bartender in a fast-paced cocktail bar, premium restaurant, or similar hospitality environment., • Solid technical skills across spirits, wine, and cocktail preparation, including shaking, stirring, and building drinks to a high standard., • Knowledge of classic cocktails and genuine enthusiasm for developing original serves., • A warm, engaging personality with a natural passion for guest experience and community., • Reliable, punctual, and energised by a buzzing, high-tempo service environment., • Local to Kew or the surrounding Richmond areas is highly preferred. Why Join Us? • Growth and Progression: Be part of a brand-new launch from day one. We value talent and actively prioritise internal promotion as our hospitality group grows., • Premium Environment: Work with top-tier equipment, quality spirits, and artisanal products in a beautifully designed, modern space., • Culture and Rewards: Competitive hourly pay, a fair share of the service charge, and a genuine focus on building a sustainable, respectful, and friendly team culture.

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The Watermans Arms, Barnes

Duty Manager, The Waterman's Arms, barnes

Join our management team at The Waterman’s Arms, a vibrant Pub and Restaurant located by the river in Barnes. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and innovative culture, driven by a genuine passion for hospitality, quality food, and exceptional drinks. The Waterman’s Arms has a creative and regularly evolving menu, using the best seasonal produce and showcasing a thoughtfully curated drinks list. We are looking for someone who is energised by this, and able to inspire enthusiasm and passion in the team. The ideal person for the job is someone who has a great eye for detail and who understands what great service is. The role will involve serving customers with a friendly but efficient style, maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness and organisation and opening and closing the venue. Overall we’re looking for someone to make sure service runs smoothly and that everyone has a wonderful time! Responsibilities As a Duty Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our guests have a memorable experience. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading and motivating the team to deliver outstanding service., • Overseeing daily operations, including opening and closing procedures., • Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and organization throughout the venue., • Conducting daily service briefings and providing ongoing training on menu items, wines, and cocktails., • Engaging with customers to ensure satisfaction and resolve any issues promptly., • Collaborating closely with the General Manager and Assistant General Manager to achieve operational goals. Requirements The ideal candidate will possess: • A strong eye for detail and a commitment to delivering excellent service., • Previous management experience is preferred but not essential., • A passion for hospitality and the ability to inspire enthusiasm in others., • Flexibility to work a mix of day, evening, and weekend shifts. Benefits We offer a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will receive: • Regular training and development sessions., • A chance to work with a creative and evolving menu., • A friendly and inclusive team atmosphere. Working Style This is a full-time position, requiring 40-45 hours per week. You will work closely with the management team to ensure smooth operations and a fantastic guest experience. How to Apply If you are excited about the opportunity to join our team and contribute to our success, we can’t wait to meet you!

Wahaca is the leading Mexican restaurant in the UK, founded by Thomasina Miers (Masterchef winner) and Mark Selby. Inspired by their time in Mexico and a mission to prove to the UK just how vibrant and delicious Mexican food is, championing great British produce and sourcing ingredients locally. Wahaca remains deeply rooted in the values set by our founders. By showing pride, staying humble, choosing integrity, having fun, and thinking positively, our team serves a taste of Mexican sunshine. With an upbeat atmosphere and chef made dishes, we believe that every meal should be an adventure, every guest a friend, and every moment an opportunity to create lasting memories. We are currently looking for a Prep Chef who has great passion for working with fresh ingredients, takes pride in creating flavourful, vibrant, high quality dishes and wants to be part of a team that delivers excellent service to all our guests. How you'll drive the success: • Demonstrate your passion for preparing freshly made dishes following our spec, • Ensure smooth kitchen operations from setup to closing., • Maintain exceptional cleanliness and food safety standards., • Work alongside your team to create a lively and efficient kitchen environment. At Wahaca, we believe our team deserves the best, and here are just some of the perks we offer: FINANCIAL: • 70% off food when dining at Wahaca with up to 3 friends, • £100 to celebrate your probation in Wahaca, • Up to £1000 through friend referrals, • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption pay, • Early access to wages, financial support and discounts through Wagestream HEALTH AND WELLBEING: • Free, nutritious meal every time you work, freshly made by our talented chefs, • Cycle to work scheme, • Support from our trained Mental Health First Aiders, • Time off for when needed; like your child's first day at school DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL: • Own development plan and clear career path, • Our very own Masterchef and Cocktail competitions, • Unwind and turn up the fun at one of our many events across the year TACOVERSARIES: 1 YEAR: £50 voucher 2 YEARS: Flight to Mexico! 5 YEARS: Sabbatical - 4 weeks paid off work! If you're inspired by what you've read and have a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality, we'd be thrilled to have you join our team! 'Please check our Wahaca Recruitment and Staff Privacy Policy. By applying for a job with us, you acknowledge and accept this policy.'

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