Head Bartender

Head Bartender

As Head Bartender, you will lead the bar team, creating exceptional drinks and guest experiences.

What You'll Do

• Lead the bar team and inspire them with your knowledge and passion
• Create and serve outstanding drinks with flair and consistency
• Ensure bar standards, cleanliness and stock are maintained
• Train and develop bartenders and barbacks
• Work with managers to develop menus and seasonal specials

Who You Are

• Strong bartender experience in a quality cocktail-led venue
• Natural leader with strong drinks knowledge
• Love hospitality and engaging with people
• Ambitious, with potential to step into Bar Management

Our Values

• Welcome Everyone - we are warm, welcoming and help everyone feel comfortable being themselves
• Work Hard and Be Nice to People - we balance hard work and ambition with integrity, kindness and fun
• Hit Hawksmoor Standards - we all take accountability for the part we play
• Keep Evolving - we continue to develop through listening, learning, feedback and new ideas

Benefits

• Tronc paid for every hour you work, including holidays and breaks
• Free team meals on shift
• 50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and your loved ones
• Income protection and death in service cover
• Paid annual volunteer days
• Stream early wage access and financial wellbeing tools
• Referral bonuses from day one
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping and experiences
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks and support
• Full training and development with clear progression opportunities

We're building a team that reflects the richness and diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor, we welcome everyone and believe in creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, kindness is key and high standards are met together. If this role excites you but you don't meet every requirement, please apply anyway. You might be exactly who we're looking for.