BarBack - London

The Curtain
London
Competitive
21 Sep 2017
18 Oct 2017
Full Time

BarBack - London

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Permanent

Dubbed ‘Shoreditch’s coolest new hotel’ by The Telegraph we do things a little differently around here. Interested in working for us?

We are recruiting for Runners & BarBacks to join The Curtain family.

As a Runner/BarBack, you'll:

  • Follow all relevant health department regulations  
  • Ensure there is always enough back up liquor
  • Run to the storage area to get alcohol if any bartender runs out
  • Re-stock garnishes and mixes
  • Always ensure there is enough clean glassware
  • Re-stock ice when needed
  • Maintain clean rags in each bartender’s station
  • Check dishes and kitchenware for cleanliness and presentation and report any problems
  • Attentiveness, Active listening and good communication skills
  • Ensure that the inventory of the drinks at the bar is well stocked.
  • Assist the bartenders during rushes by serving drinks.
  • Manage closing duties, including cleaning entire bar area and back area
  • Provide prompt, efficient, friendly, and quality service at all times
  • Ensure a smooth and efficient operation
  • Pick up food as soon as the chef finishes the order
  • Ensure that the order is complete and accurate
  • Deliver the food to the dining room

We are looking for passionate people that have a real enthusiasm for delivering the very best quality whilst injecting some proactive rock and roll fun into the team.

What is The Curtain?

A rooftop brasserie & pool, private screening room, 120 luxury guest rooms (including six suites), a members club and Red Rooster Shoreditch – a music-filled, soulfood restaurant by acclaimed NY chef Marcus Samuelsson - The Curtain is a corner of Manhattan cool in Shoreditch.  Brought to London by Michael Achenbaum, the man responsible for some of New York's most fashionable hotels, The Curtain scores high in the rock 'n' roll stakes with a gym designed by Jon Squirrel of The Vault and the walls bursting with art and photography by Mick Rock.  There’s also a spa, fully-soundproofed live performance space and over 6,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

Why work at The Curtain?

Dubbed ‘Shoreditch’s coolest new hotel’ by The Telegraph we do things a little differently around here. We empower our people to be respectfully courageous and say what they think, creative, honest and most importantly of all selfless… There’s no room for ego here we are all one big family.

  • Competitive salaries
  • Great food on duty
  • The opportunity to work with world renowned international chef Marcus Samuelson
  • Uniforms provided and dry cleaned for you
  • Totally rock and roll staff raves
  • Team competitions and awards
  • Refer a friend bonus scheme

If you have not had a response from us within 14 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful at this stage.

In line with the Immigration Act 2016 we require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. We will ask for documentation should you be shortlisted for interview.

We receive a large number of applications for people wanting to join our family. If you haven’t heard back from us within 7 days of your application then on this occasion you have been unsuccessful. Don’t worry though! We will keep hold of your details in case something else comes up in the future.