Head Bartender

BOXPARK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium dining venue in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic Head Bartender. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of cocktail making experience and a background in managing a team in a high-pressure environment. Responsibilities include maintaining beverage stock, overseeing bar service according to standards, and training new staff. This role offers career development opportunities, alongside attractive employee benefits including discounts and training programs.

Benefits

50% off food bill at all restaurants

Industry Apprenticeship opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Access to RARE Benefits

Staff food breakfast and lunchtime

Qualifications

• At least 2 years previous experience in cocktail making.
• Head Bartender or Bar Supervisor experience required.
• Enthusiasm for cocktails and spirits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain skills and product knowledge, acting as a role model.
• Complete quality preparation of bar duties and shift handovers.
• Manage beverage stock and ensure service standards.

Skills

Cocktail making

Team management

High-pressure confidence

Product knowledge

Job description

Gaucho are looking for an enthusiastic Head Bartender to join one of our Gaucho teams! The ideal Head Bartender candidate will be an experienced and passionate Head Bartender, with extensive knowledge in cocktails and spirits. They will be able to deliver all drinks according to the company’s specs, following the Cycle of Service. Our Head Bartender candidate will have experience managing a team and working well under pressure.

Training and benefits

• 50% off your food bill at all Gaucho Restaurants
• Industry Apprenticeship opportunities, cycle to work scheme and access to our RARE Benefits
• Training in the Gaucho L.A.B
• Career development and training
• Staff food breakfast and lunchtime of every day worked

Key responsibilities of the Head Bartender

• Maintaining skills and product knowledge as taught at the Gaucho L.A responding to all required post-LAB company training supporting, training and acting as a role model to new members of the team
• Completing quality preparation of all duties to clean, set up, handover and close the bar and shift to standard
• Maintaining beverage stock, garnishes and glassware as required
• Service of all drink and food orders in the public bars according to the Cycle of Service standards and timings
• Staffing Levels managed including costed rotas, holiday management and productivity management
• Ordering, receiving, storing, controlling and counting of all Beverage stocks
• Administration of all stocks including, invoice collation, price checking and data entry of stock.

Requirements for Gaucho Head Bartender

• At least 2 years previous experience in cocktail making
• Head Bartender/Bar Supervisor experience
• Enthusiasm for cocktails and spirits
• Be confident in a busy, high end environment