Bar Back

The Standard Hotels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality group in London is seeking a dynamic Sweeties Bar Back to join their team. In this role, you will assist bartenders, maintain a well-stocked bar, and create a vibrant atmosphere for guests. Ideal candidates have prior experience in a similar setting and a strong passion for service. Benefits include uniform provision, medical assistance, and travel discounts. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Join us in providing an unforgettable experience!

Benefits

Uniform Provided

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)

Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)

Employee Assistance Programme

Worldwide Travel Discounts

Employee & Family Rates

In-house Experience Programme

F&B Discounts ranging from 25-50%

Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000

Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training

Season Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work Scheme

Social Committee with monthly activities

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Bar Back is essential.
• Ability to connect with guests from a range of backgrounds.
• Highly motivated and professional in interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and staging on the bar counter.
• Support bartenders during service to keep the bar organized.
• Ensure bar equipment is adequately stocked.

Skills

Engagement with diverse guests

Social and proactive attitude

Bar operations understanding

Job description

Bar Back · £13.23 per hour (incl. Tronc) plus Additional Tips & Company Benefits · Set Working Evenings Wednesday – Saturday · Late Night Thursday – Saturday (3am) · Kings Cross ·

At the heart of our hotels are the people who through their vibrancy and energy bring our properties to life. We are now seeking a dynamic individual that will capture the very essence of the Standard London to join our team as a SweetiesBar Back.

Your role

As Sweeties Bar Back you will be part of a specialist drinks service from early evening sunset cocktails through to late-night lounge and party vibes. Think floor-to-ceiling views, exceptional drinks, and a soundtrack from our ever-evolving DJ and live music line-up curated by our Music & Culture team.

You are passionate about service, have a good understanding of bar operations, and the eagerness to support your team to create an environment that will delight our guests.

Your role is to assist with the preparation and staging on the bar counter, fridges, back bar and speed rails for service, and ensure the bar has sufficient quantities of all its equipment such as glasses, drinks and crockery. During service, you are the right hand to the bartenders and will ensure the workspace stays tidy and organised and the bar stays stocked according to standards.

Do you have what it takes to be our Sweeties Bar Back at The Standard, London

While we take every detail of design and guest experience seriously, we do not take ourselves too seriously. ‘Standard People’ are at the heart of our brand; vivid, dynamic and engaging. You’ll intrinsically understand the unique microcosm and the context of our venues and city you represent.

While prior experience as a Bar Back is essential, all are welcome at The Standard. You must however have an uncompromised and natural flair for service and be able to build genuine relationships with guests that enable us to not only pre-empt needs but foresee desires. In addition to this you will also need….

• Prior experience as a Bar Back with the ability to engage and connect with a wide range of guests from different backgrounds, ideally gained in a similar ‘Lifestyle’ boutique hotel, destination cocktail bar or similar busy city bar
• To be highly social, motivated and pro‑active; acting with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
• In addition to those with experience we are actively seeking candidates with a diverse range of lifestyle skills and welcome applications from those in the arts, music and entertainment industries

We are defined by our richness of personality and diversity of background and lifestyle so if you think you have what it takes to be our SweetiesBar Back, we’d love to hear from you!

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing employment.

Benefits Include

• Uniform Provided
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)
• Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)
• Employee Assistance Programme with Well‑being service
• Worldwide Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage platform
• Employee & Family Rates across all Standard and Bunkhouse properties
• In‑house Experience Programme
• F&B Discounts ranging from 25‑50%
• Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000
• Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training
• Season Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work Scheme
• Social Committee with regular monthly social activities