Il Bistrotto London is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Head Bartender for its new Cocktail/Tapas bar in Chelsea. The ideal candidate will have a passion for hospitality, a talent for crafting exceptional drinks, and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. As a Bartender, you will play a key role in ensuring guests have a memorable experience by serving high-quality beverages in a fast-paced environment. The original Il Bistrotto first opened in 1982 and was acquired by its current owners in 2018. Located between the city of Genoa and the renowned Portofino, it has since become one of the most distinguished cocktail bars on the Ligurian Riviera. For its London opening, the company has partnered with Luca Gargano of Velier S.p.A., a global leader in the rum sector, renowned for bringing distilleries like Demerara, Caroni, and Foursquare to international prominence. In addition to rum, Velier pioneered the natural wine movement with the launch of the Triple A protocol in 2003, promoting authentic and sustainable production. Responsibilities - Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to standard recipes and customer preferences. - Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the bar area, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. - Engage with customers, providing friendly and knowledgeable service while taking drink orders and offering recommendations. - Manage inventory, including ordering supplies, tracking stock levels, and minimising waste. - Handle cash transactions accurately and efficiently, demonstrating basic maths skills for processing payments. - Collaborate with kitchen staff and other team members to ensure smooth operations during busy periods. - Uphold the highest standards of hospitality, ensuring that every guest feels welcomed and valued. Experience - Previous Head bartending experience; a willingness to learn is key. - Familiarity with food safety practices within a restaurant or bar setting is advantageous. - Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with guests and team members alike. - A genuine desire to help others and create enjoyable experiences for customers. If you are passionate about the art of bartending and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
The Cadogan Arms are seeking a Waiter/Waitress to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Waiter/Waitress looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant The Cadogan Arms is unique, reflecting its heritage and location, but founded on the core values and principles - Sustainability, provenance, seasonality and traceability shines through, with each venue putting our producers as the stars of our offering. Always striving to be the best local restaurant in the area we occupy, we will always cook from fresh. We have James Knappett, of two Michelin-star Kitchen Table in Fitzrovia who is our culinary director, which is a sign of how important the food is taken at our pubs and that shows with both appearances at the Michelin Guide, and in the World Top 50 Gastropubs in 2023. Our beverage program is led by Colin Maher, focusing on perfect pours of Guinness, rotating Cask-ale selections and hyper-seasonal in-house cocktails, alongside a considered and extensive wine list. We are aiming to create a food and drink offering which celebrates British produce and the return of community driven, neighbourhood dining. The Position As Waiter/Waitress, you be responsible for providing a warm and genuine welcome to our guests, delivering an exceptional standard of service and memorable customer experience, and you will continually lead and inspire the front of house team to do the same. If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: Prior experience as a Runner, Commis Waiter or Waiter/Waitress within a fast paced quality, restaurant; Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in; A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail; Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn; The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant 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.