We are seeking a talented and passionate Head Bartender to join our new opening, The Horses!
Opening in August 2026, The Horses will bring a fresh hospitality offering to Farringdon. Set within a building that has long been part of the local community, the venue will combine a pub atmosphere with exceptional dining, quality drinks, and attentive service across multiple floors.
We are building a team that prides itself on delivering authentic hospitality, who are collaborative and create a genuinely warm, welcoming environment for every guest. This is an opportunity to join a new opening and help shape the venue from day one, becoming part of a business that values quality, teamwork, and a shared passion for great service.
Salary
- £13.50 per hour + service charge (earn up to £19.00 per hour)
Benefits
- 50% off food and drink in our pubs for a table of up to 4 people.
- Every penny of service charge goes to the people who work in our restaurants, including our kitchen team. Access your tips weekly in your digital tip jar.
- Access to Benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, bars, restaurants and more.
- 24/7 Health and Wellbeing support, access support lines anytime for your mental, physical and financial health.
- Celebrate your 1-year work anniversary with an overnight stay in the Cotswolds, on us!
- Access to Stream, a financial wellbeing platform, helping you manage, save and access up to 50% of your earnings in advance of payday.
- Earn more with our employee referral scheme.
- Delicious staff meals on shift.
- Career progression opportunities, ongoing training to develop yourself personally and professionally.
Responsibilities
- Support the bar team, overseeing daily bar operations, ensuring smooth service at pace while maintaining high standards.
- Inspire and support our bartenders, ensuring they deliver excellent customer service and maintain a positive work environment.
- Create a welcoming atmosphere and memorable experiences for our guests.
- Monitor stock levels, keep track of stock usage and place orders when required.
- Mentor and train bar staff to improve their skills and provide them with opportunities to grow within the company.
- Work closely with the management team to implement new ideas that enhance the guest experience and drive business growth.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working in a busy fast-paced bar environment.
- Advantageous if you have previous experience in fine dining or high-end restaurants.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, manage and develop a diverse team.
- Positive and friendly attitude, with a willingness to work collaboratively with the team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions under pressure.
- A passion for delivering exceptional customer service and creating a positive experience for guests.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Click apply and we’ll take it from there!
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