Head Bartender
16 days ago
City of London
Head Bartender / Bar Manager for Luxury new opening in London. PRS Recruitment are proud to be exclusively representing a prestigious luxury hospitality client launching an exciting new flagship opening from a world-renowned restaurant group, with strong ambitions to achieve Michelin-level recognition. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Head Bartender / Bar Manager to join immediately and play a pivotal role in shaping this exceptional new venue from the ground up. The Role • Position: Head Bartender / Bar Manager, • Availability: Immediate start, • Hours: 45 hours per week, • Schedule: 5 days on / 2 days off Package • £42,000 base salary, • Tronc + cash tips, • Realistic total package: up to £50,000 The Opportunity This is a rare chance to join a flagship opening within a globally respected restaurant group known for excellence, innovation, and premium guest experiences. The venue is set to be a destination bar/restaurant with aspirations of Michelin recognition, offering significant exposure and long-term career progression within an elite hospitality environment. Key Responsibilities • Leading and managing the bar operation to an exceptional standard, • Training, mentoring, and motivating a newly assembled team, • Handling supplier relationships, ordering, and stock control with precision, • Ensuring consistency, creativity, and excellence in beverage delivery, • Supporting the wider opening team during the critical launch phase, • Maintaining high operational standards under pressure The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a proven hospitality professional who thrives in high-end, fast-paced environments and understands the demands of a new opening. You will need to be: • From a strong high-end / luxury hospitality background, • Has a WSET Level 2 qualification, • Experienced in bar leadership or senior bartender roles, • Confident managing suppliers, ordering, and stock systems, • A natural leader who can train, inspire, and elevate a team, • Proactive, reliable, and solutions-focused with a “can do” attitude Why Apply? This is not just another bar role – it is an opportunity to be part of something exceptional from the very beginning, within a group that is setting new standards in luxury hospitality. If you are a driven, ambitious bar professional ready to take the next step in your career, PRS Recruitment would love to hear from you.