Head Bartender

Company: Mandarin Oriental
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Location: London
Job Description:

Head Bartender, Food & Beverage

Shift Pattern: (40 hours, 5 days per week)

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London is looking for a Head Bartender to join our F&B team. Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Job Overview

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London within the F&B Division the Head Bartender is responsible for ensuring complete guest satisfaction during their experience by providing great knowledge of beverage services to meet and exceed guests’ and residents’ expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Training and coaching other bar staff on beverage preparation, recipes and standards.
  • Developing strong relationships with suppliers and brand ambassadors.
  • Understanding and operating the POS system and coaching other team members.
  • Supervising the production sequence of all beverage products and bar service sequence.
  • Training and coaching other bartenders on beverage preparation.
  • Beverage training for FOH and bar personnel.
  • Maintaining appropriate levels of beverage stock.
  • Attending pre-service briefings ensuring tasks are followed up efficiently prior to guest arrival.
  • Developing and maintaining a contemporary cocktail list including spirits and beers offering in line with Beverage Manager.

Shift Details

As a Head Bartender, you will be working on a rotating shift basis, Monday to Sunday, 40 hours a week. Shift patterns will vary (including weekends and bank holidays), so flexibility is required where applicable.

Our Commitment to You

  • Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
  • MOstay. Complimentary nights and attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones as part of the MOstay programme.
  • Health & Colleague Wellness. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all colleagues, globally.
  • Retirement Plans. Different retirement plans depending on the length of service and role.
  • 1 paid Charity Day per year to dedicate to a charity of your choice.
  • Increased holiday entitlement with Length of Service, up to 33 days off.
  • Access to Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme.

Sustainability at Mandarin Oriental

Corporate responsibility values are deeply ingrained in Mandarin Oriental’s culture. Sustainability implications are considered with every decision across the Group, aligning our sustainable development efforts with industry criteria. We strive for a better future for the next generation, with initiatives including single-use plastic elimination, ethical supply chain and procurement, community and colleague engagement, technology practices and waste reduction.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is better for everyone. All colleagues, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, background or religion, should be treated fairly and with respect, given equal opportunities, and valued for their contributions. No form of bullying, intimidation, discrimination or harassment will be tolerated.

Eligibility to Work in the UK

Please note, all candidates applying for this role must have obtained the right to work and live in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026