Head Bartender

The Cocktail Club Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious cocktail establishment in Central London is seeking a Head Bartender to lead a new bar operation focused on quality and guest experience. This hands-on leadership role requires proven experience in quality-focused cocktail bars, strong technical skills, and a commitment to training and developing team members. If you care about craft and creating memorable experiences rather than speed, this position is for you. Join a team that values precision, creativity, and professional fellowship.

Benefits

Professional fellowship

Creative ownership of menus

Focus on quality-led service

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality-focused cocktail bars.
• Strong cocktail knowledge and techniques.
• Confident leadership and upholding standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team on shift with clear service standards.
• Deliver high-quality cocktails with precision.
• Train and mentor bartenders to build their skills.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Support menu development with senior leadership.
• Manage stock and deliveries efficiently.

Skills

Proven experience as a Senior or Head Bartender

Strong technical knowledge of classic cocktails

Leadership and team development

Attention to detail in hospitality

Consistency and structure in service

Job description

Head Bartender

£14per hour + service charge

THE CANVAS IS BLANK. HELP US PAINT IT.

Hidden Society: The 2026 Vision is coming to Fitzrovia. We’re opening a new cocktail bar rooted in quality, intention, and considered hospitality. This is a venue designed for people who care deeply about craft, standards, and how guests feel when they sit at the bar.

As Head Bartender, you’ll take ownership of the bar operation day to day, leading the team by example and maintaining the standards for calm, confident service and exceptional drinks.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who believes great hospitality is built through detail, consistency, and thoughtful execution where we are able to anticipate our guests needs.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leading the bar team on shift, setting clear standards for service, drinks quality, and professionalism
• Delivering consistently high-quality cocktails with precision and attention to detail
• Training, mentoring, and developing bartenders to build confidence, skill, and pride in the bar
• Maintaining excellent standards across cleanliness, glassware, prep, and presentation
• Supporting menu development alongside senior leadership and ensuring that the drinks are executed to expectations
• Managing and/or monitoring stock, ordering, deliveries, prep, and wastage with strong commercial awareness
• Maintain a calm, organised bar environment that supports both the team and guest experience

Who We’re Looking For

This role isn’t about speed or volume. It’s about taking care and looking after those that are looking for a space to forget and be inspired.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience as a Senior or Head Bartender in quality-focused cocktail bars
• Has strong technical knowledge of classic cocktails, flavour, balance, and techniques
• Leads confidently and calmly, upholds standards through example
• Cares about consistency, structure, and getting the basics right every time
• Enjoys developing others and keep a positive team culture
• Understands that great hospitality is about connection, not hard selling

If you’re motivated by covers per hour, this probably isn’t the right fit.

If you’re motivated by craft, pride, and creating memorable guest experiences, we’d love to talk.

Why Hidden Society?

• PRECISION AS STANDARD: We are a quality-led sanctuary where standards aren’t just a manual, they are our craft.
• FLOW OVER FRICTION: Our service is designed to support focus and craft, not chaos. We provide the breathing room to execute world-class hospitality.
• CREATIVE OWNERSHIP: You aren't just a member of staff; you’re a curator. You will have direct input into our art-inspired menus, training, and always curious about our beautiful industry.
• PROFESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP: Join a team that treats hospitality as a profession. We take our work seriously and find genuine joy in doing it exceptionally well.
• A LANDMARK OPENING: This is a considered, prestige relaunch in Central London. Help us build a brand aiming for the best bars in the UK...and more.

Our Core Values are

• 1. The Canvas is the Room
• 2. From Anxiety to Awe
• 3. Hospitality is a fine Art
• 4. Quality over Quality
• 5. Inspire & Be Inspired