Head Bartender – Bambini
The Hoxton, Shoreditch | 81 Great Eastern St, London EC2A 3HU, UK
Company Description
We are looking for a passionate Head Bartender to shake things up as part of our team for The Hoxton, Shoreditch in Il Bambini Club.
Born in Paris, Il Bambini Club is a bold and joyful trattoria landing in London. With its colourful design and carefree atmosphere, it’s a vibrant celebration of Italian life. We’re looking for A Head Bartender who bring style, speed, and spirit to every pour - from playful twists on Italian classics to serving coffee, fine wines and signature creations all day long. At Bambini, the bar is a central stage for energy, elegance, and spontaneity - from lunch to late night.
Job Description
What you'll do...
- Lead the bar team in creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere where guests come to wind down and enjoy themselves
- Ensure quality and consistency through an all day operation, from the first espresso to that final cocktail
- Be creative and share ideas to develop our menu – play a part in innovating our bar concept and staying on (and even ahead) of trends
- Know your product and systems inside out
- Lead your team by example, driving service standards that strive for the best for the guest; encouraging your team to grow and develop, the Hox way
Qualifications
What we're looking for...
- Previous Senior bar experience (team leader, supervisor, head bartender)
- A love for all things drink - cocktails, coffee, tea, spirits, beer and wine - and a thirst for sharing this love & learning more
- A natural people person – you’re confident behind the bar and brilliant with guests
- You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here
- Passion for hospitality – you’re all about creating memorable experiences for others, be they guests or colleagues
- You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get shit done
- You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once
- You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way
Additional Information
What's in it for you...
- Competitive rate plus TRONC
- 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension, and life insurance.
- A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing
- It’s ok not to be Ok, we have a confidential hotline for any support you require about anything and a network of mental health first aiders
- Treat yourself once in a while with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners
- Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us
- Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift
- Excellent discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your nearest and dearest (even if you decide to leave us!)
- Free night at The Hoxton every year and something a little extra £££ when you hit the big milestones!
- Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands
- Training to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at work
- Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities
- Regular team get togethers, from our team drinks to our (pretty special!) bi-annual parties – we know how to have a good time!
