Head Bartender - Mayfair, London

Head Bartender - Mayfair, London

We are seeking an exceptional Head Bartender to join the Claridge’s team.

Set in the heart of Mayfair, Claridge’s is an art deco icon and a byword for understated elegance. Since the 1850s, Claridge’s has excelled at the finer things in life: glamorous design, inspiring dining, impeccable service. There are many 5-star hotels in London but nowhere quite like Claridge’s. The hotel is a unique combination of splendour and charm with long-standing connections with royalty that have led to it sometimes being referred to as “annexe to Buckingham Palace”. Claridge’s has a famous all-day dining and Afternoon Tea restaurant the ‘Foyer & Reading Room’, L’Epicerie that offers a culinary theatre of the kitchen, and three bars: Claridge’s Bar, the intimate Fumoir and effortlessly elegant Painter’s Room.

As Head Bartender you will be responsible for:

• The seamless running of the bar, including ensuring that all our standards are met by the team.
• Mentoring Bartenders and Barbacks and assisting all other team members with any information they need.
• Organising and delivering trainings to ensure team development.
• Creating and guiding the guest experience at the bar.
• Creating memorable experiences for our guests, simultaneously ensuring that service is prompt and professional.
• Handling complaints in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensuring that licensing laws, health and safety legislation is adhered to.

Successful candidates for our Head Bartender opportunity will:

• Demonstrate genuine dedication to Claridge’s and show a commitment to consistent quality in our product and service.
• Provide intuitive service, with absolute understanding of our guests needs to create exceptional service experiences, that result in lasting memories
• Be motivated, creative and have worked in a similar role, within hospitality.
• Be fluent in spoken and written English.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a pressured environment with the most demanding guests.
• Have exceptional product knowledge in regards to Spirits, Wines and Champagnes and a thorough understanding of industry trends and developments.

This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge and wants to join a fast paced and high performing hotel team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.

In return we offer fantastic industry leading rewards and benefits, including:

• Excellent salary and benefits
• Exceptional opportunity for personal training and development
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities
• 50% Food and Beverage discount across the Maybourne Hotel Group
• Hotel guest experience for employees
• Preferential room rates for yourself and your family
• Travel card loan
• Meals on duty
• Pension scheme
• Employee assistance helpline and occupational health service
• Free GP online video consultations via GP service
• Paid birthday leave

Terms and conditions apply to all benefits

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.