Whisky jobs in United Kingdom

Bartender- Ambassadors Club House Salary - up to £15 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - 3 years minimum experience within a high end or high volume restaurant Ambassadors ClubHouse are seeking a Bartender 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 Bartender looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Ambassadors Club House - New Opening Named after the Sethis’ maternal grandfather, a former Indian Ambassador, the restaurant will take inspiration from his summer house in Dalhousie (formerly part of Punjab) and North India’s abandoned party mansions, as well as the founders’ own Punjabi heritage. The menu focuses on the cuisine of undivided Punjab. Culinary traditions and rare regional recipes will be showcased with a menu featuring classic papads, chaats & bitings, lesser-known kebabs cooked across the tandoor, sigri and tawa; curries cooked in cast-iron karahis and clay matkas, pilaus, biryanis, tandoor-roasted breads, and classic desserts. An all-day drinks list brings guests through lunch to dinner to late-night party, with a focus on tequila and mezcal cocktails blended with regional produce. Highlights include a selection of ‘Punjabi Margaritas’ all made with exotic north Indian fruits and citrus and paired with chaat masala spiced salts. Encapsulating the traditions of Punjab where hospitality and generosity are celebrated through the sharing of fine liquor in abundance. The dining room features a maximalist central bar with a gold dome, booth seating and counter dining while the lower ground floor will feature a drinking and dining space, alongside a DJ booth, open until late. The Position The right Bartender will be passionate and knowledgeable about beers, whisky and cocktails, and have a good background in high volume restaurants and bars, whilst delivering exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair. The Successful Bartender will have: a preferred 5 year experience as a Bartender (minimum 3 years), within a high-end restaurant or bar; Experience with late nights; preferred (The role will involve some late finish times over the weekend). Experience with cocktail batching and ingredients preparations; A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail; Passion for beverage, food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn; The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group; you will be required to serve food at the bar counter.

SENIOR BARTENDER - THE HOUND - JKS PUBS NEW PROJECTS Salary - Up to £14.50ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience within a quality Bar or Pub JKS are seeking a Senior Bartender to join their new opening, The Hound, in Chiswick. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bartender looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. JKS Pubs Group The Cadogan Arms Voted in the UK's Top 50 Gastro Pubs The Cadogan Arms is a much-loved Chelsea institution, restored to its former glory with a renovation that pays homage to the public house’s two centuries spent serving the local community. Comprising a bustling ground floor bar, an opulent dining room, and downstairs space ‘The Rose Room’. The location is headed up by Managing Director Dom Jacobs, with food by Culinary Director James Knappett. The menu at The Cadogan Arms focuses on simply prepared British produce, celebrating the provenance of locally sourced fish, meat, and fresh vegetables, as well as sharing roasts on Sunday. Drinks range from cocktails to a carefully curated wine list, and a comprehensive beer list which includes a bespoke British Pilsner from Cornwall’s Harbour Brewing, specially commissioned for The Cadogan Arms. The George The George is an 18th-century, Grade II listed public house on Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia. Spanning two floors, gilded Victorian mirrors, enamel paintings, and oak panelling remain unchanged, thanks to careful stewardship over the centuries. Large regency windows overlook the hustle and bustle of Great Portland Street, with original architectural details throughout and several private and semi-private spaces available for private hire. Befitting of a modern London public house, the all-day dining menu features snacks and starters, ideal for sharing and best enjoyed with a pint, heartier dishes, including chops and steaks from the charcoal grill, sandwiches, and pub classics, and indulgent desserts such as the Sticky Toffee Pudding and Hot Chocolate Fudge Sundae Banana Split. On the bar, house signatures include Guinness, Irish Whiskey and Irish Coffees, served alongside cask ales, craft beers, seasonal cocktails, and an extensive wine list The Position The right Bartender will be passionate and knowledgeable about beers, whisky and cocktails, and have a good background in high volume restaurants and bars, whilst delivering exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair. The Successful Bartender will have: Prior experience as a Bartender within a fast paced-quality restaurant or bar; Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in; A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail; Passion for beverage, 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. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as: Treat Yourself Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants Retail & Takeaway Discounts Code App Membership Look After Yourself Discounted Gym Membership Company Donations for your involvement with Charities Employee Assistance Program Access to Financial Advice Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions Progress Yourself Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group. Be Yourself Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral Staff parties & long service awards The Group JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. The group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition since its inception, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands and one restaurant ranked in the World’s 100 Best restaurants. The JKS portfolio currently includes Michelin Starred restaurants Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor and Lyle’s; as well as cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, and Bibi. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms and The George. JKS Restaurants offers a unique chance to either pursue a career in fine dining or develop within casual trend focused cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to progress their careers within a people focused, collaborative hospitality group.

Job Title: Lead Barista Contract Duration: November 2024 - January 2025 Days / Hours: - Flexibility with your working schedule will be required. Days and times may need to change based on demand - The cart is due for delivery early/mid November, at which point this role will commence - Starting days: Wednesday - Sunday (potentially subject to change) - Hours: 10am - 6pm (could evolve to start from 8am) Location: Hackstons, 3-4 William Street, Knightsbridge, SW1X 9HL About the role: - The aim of the coffee cart is to drive footfall into the Hackstons store. We would like this individual to support educating customers on the Hackstons store, our range and encourage them to go into the store and explore our range of whiskies, fine wines and spirits. - This Barista role will be permanently outside our Knightsbridge store , operating on a Coffee Cart - We will provide a limited coffee offering: espresso, macchiato, long black, flat white, latte, cappuccino, hot chocolate and mocha. No teas or decaf will be provided (initially) - The Hackstons store will be closed on Christmas Day (25.12.2024) and New Years Day (01.01.2025), and you will not be required to work, however the store will be open on Boxing Day (26.12.2024) and you will be required to be available for this day. Skills and Experience Required: - Must have prior experience making barista-style coffee - A passion for coffee and other beverages. - Experience using contactless payment systems - Excellent communication skills - Expert coffee knowledge - A willingness to understand and learn about the Hackstons offerings so that you can educate potential customers as to why they should come into the store - Customer service skills that are second to none - The ability to build rapport with customers - Understanding of food safety - Attention to detail - Flexibility - Punctuality About Hackstons: Originally establishing our name in cask whisky ownership, our very inception derives from offering alternative ownership avenues, viewing whisky and spirits as multifaceted assets, not only for their primary function of consumption, but as unique portfolio diversifiers. Recognising our clients’ appreciation for fine and rare collectibles, we moved to open a physical retail store in the heart of Knightsbridge, and an eCommerce site, developments that mark an evolution in our approach to ownership, providing individuals with the opportunity to purchase fine and rare bottles in both online and physical retail spaces. Meticulously designed to provide clients with a bespoke service with any purchase, this addition to Hackstons encompasses the fully cyclical service from ownership, onward selling, bottling, sale and purchase all under one roof. Salary: £12-14 per hour (DOE)

We are seeking energetic and passionate Head bartender join our team in our well- known cocktail bar in Dalston, London . The right Head Bartender will be passionate and knowledgeable about cocktails , whisky and beers and have a good background in high volume restaurants and bars, whilst delivering exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair. This opportunity will suit a candidate looking to add value and an amazing concept to their career. If this feels like the next step for you, then apply now! Job Type: Part-time Pay: Up to £14.00 per hour Benefits: Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Experience: Hospitality: 2 years (required) Bartending: 2 years (required) Head Bartender: 2 years (required)

Head Bartender- New Opening - Ambassadors Club House Salary - up to £17 per hour - Dependent of experience Schedule - Full Time Experience - previous experience in quality bar Ambassadors ClubHouse are seeking a Head Bartender 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 Head Bartender looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Ambassadors Club House - New Opening Named after the Sethis’ maternal grandfather, a former Indian Ambassador, the restaurant will take inspiration from his summer house in Dalhousie (formerly part of Punjab) and North India’s abandoned party mansions, as well as the founders’ own Punjabi heritage. The menu focuses on the cuisine of undivided Punjab. Culinary traditions and rare regional recipes will be showcased with a menu featuring classic papads, chaats & bitings, lesser-known kebabs cooked across the tandoor, sigri and tawa; curries cooked in cast-iron karahis and clay matkas, pilaus, biryanis, tandoor-roasted breads, and classic desserts. An all-day drinks list brings guests through lunch to dinner to late-night party, with a focus on tequila and mezcal cocktails blended with regional produce. Highlights include a selection of ‘Punjabi Margaritas’ all made with exotic north Indian fruits and citrus and paired with chaat masala spiced salts. Encapsulating the traditions of Punjab where hospitality and generosity are celebrated through the sharing of fine liquor in abundance. The dining room features a maximalist central bar with a gold dome, booth seating and counter dining while the lower ground floor will feature a drinking and dining space, alongside a DJ booth, open until late. The Position The right Head Bartender will be passionate and knowledgeable about beers, whisky and cocktails, and have a good background in high volume restaurants and bars, whilst delivering exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair. The Successful Head Bartender will have: Prior experience as a Bartender within a fast paced-quality restaurant or bar; Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in; A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail; Passion for beverage, food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn; The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group.

Bartender - Speedboat Bar Salary - Up to £15 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience in a quality restaurant Speedboat Bar are seeking a Bartender 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 Bartender looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant In partnership with Chef Luke Farrell, Speedboat Bar takes inspiration from the Thai-Chinese restaurants in Bangkok’s Chinatown and the thrilling sport of Speedboat racing along the canals (klongs) of Thailand. The menu explores the ingredients, flavours and techniques that took Luke to Bangkok and its unique foodways; Chinese in origin but now uniquely Thai. A masterclass in wok cooking, roasted meats and spicy sauces, each hinging on the specialist Thai herbs and ingredients cultivated and grown at Luke’s nursery, Ryewater, in Dorset. The bar focuses on sharing Singha beer towers, slushies and chasers; the signature Speedboat cocktails – Snakesblood Negroni; Shop Window Old Fashioned; and Jelly Bia made with frozen Leo Lager; as well as softs such as a Snakefruit soda. The Position The right Bartender will be passionate and knowledgeable about beers, whisky and cocktails, and have a good background in high volume restaurants and bars, whilst delivering exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair. The Successful Bartender will have: Prior experience as a Bartender within a fast paced-quality restaurant or bar; Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in; A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail; Passion for beverage, food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn; The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group;

Restaurant Manager - Brigadiers Salary - Up to £45,000 pa Schedule - Full Time Experience - previous experience in a quality restaurant Brigadiers are seeking a Restaurant Manager 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 Restaurant Manager looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Inspired by the army mess bars of India, where military regiments go to eat, drink and socialise, Brigadiers accommodates 140 covers internally with a further 34 on an outdoor terrace. Encouraging socialising and camaraderie, live sport is shown on demand in selected rooms, whilst pool and classic card games is offered for those who wish to play while they eat and drink. The food offering focuses on different methods of Indian barbecue, utilising tandoors, charcoal grills, rotisseries, wood ovens and classic Indian smokers. The drinks offering marries together the food and social spirit of the restaurant with beer, whisky, cocktails on tap and large serves. The Position As Restaurant Manager, you will be a hands-on, proactive and enthusiastic leader, injecting your personality into your work and inspiring the team to deliver a warm and memorable guest experience. You will continually commit to the highest standards of service and operations, and working closely with the senior management team, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the front of house team, managing financials, recruitment and team development, stock management and health and safety. We are looking for a Restaurant Manager that has: The ability to inspire, motivate, lead and develop teams; A Warm, personable and professional nature; Creative with excellent attention to detail; Passion for and knowledge of food and beverage, and the London restaurant scene; Working knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety requirements; Ability to manage staff costs and review rotas accordingly.