London
The Birds Nest, Brixton is looking for a reliable, switched-on Bartender to join our small front-of-house team. We are an independent rooftop restaurant and venue in Brixton, with a pizza-led menu, cocktails, wine, beer, coffee, smoothies, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, and a warm, intimate atmosphere. This is a hands-on bartender role. Previous cocktail-making experience is essential. We are looking for someone who is confident making cocktails, following house specs, working cleanly, staying organised under pressure, and delivering consistent drinks during busy service. The bar will be your main station, but because we are a small team, you will also be expected to support the floor when needed. Key Responsibilities • Prepare cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee and smoothies to spec, • Make cocktails accurately, consistently and confidently, • Follow house specs, measures and presentation standards, • Keep the bar clean, stocked and organised throughout service, • Polish and manage glassware, • Prepare garnishes and basic bar prep, • Restock fridges, shelves and service areas, • Communicate clearly when stock is low, drinks are delayed or support is needed, • Support the floor by running drinks and food when required, • Clear, reset and help maintain tables when the team needs support, • Follow health, safety and licensing standards, • Help protect the warm, controlled and restaurant-led atmosphere of the venue What We Are Looking For • Previous cocktail-making experience is essential, • Confident making classic cocktails and following house specs, • Comfortable working a busy bar service, • Reliable, punctual and professional, • Available to work regular evenings and weekends, • Clean, tidy and organised in the way you work, • Calm and focused during busy periods, • Willing to learn our drinks list, wine, beer, coffee, smoothies and service standards, • Comfortable taking direction from senior team members, • Confident helping on the floor when needed, • A clear communicator with the bar, floor and kitchen team, • Team-first, with no “that’s not my job” attitude Availability Evening and weekend availability is essential. Applicants must be available to work regular evenings, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays as required. What We Offer • £14.00 per hour plus tips, • 75% staff discount on food, • 50% staff discount on drinks, • Free off-peak Rooftop Sauna sessions, subject to availability and booking policies, • Supportive small-team environment, • Hands-on training, • Opportunity to grow with an independent Brixton venue, • Clear standards and room to develop your bar skills Benefits • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount, • Tips