Head Bartender

Opening in late 2026, Delano London brings the spirit and celebrated heritage of the iconic Delano Miami Beach to London, reimagined for a new generation. Set overlooking Kensington Gardens, the hotel will feature 67 rooms and suites, Lana Lusa, the legendary Rose Bar and Rose Lounge, alongside The Source wellness offering.

Delano is a place where personality, creativity and genuine connection come together. We value curiosity, individuality and a sense of fun, creating an environment where our people can be themselves while delivering thoughtful, intuitive and genuinely warm hospitality.

Delano London is part of Ennismore
, a global collective of entrepreneurial, founder-built brands rooted in creativity, culture and community, and a joint venture with Accor.

Joining Delano London means being part of something from the very beginning. It is an opportunity to help shape the next chapter of an iconic brand, work alongside an ambitious and creative team and play a part in creating a hotel that feels distinctly Delano from day one.

We are seeking an exceptional Head Bartender to join the pre-opening team of Delano London. Based primarily in Rose Bar
, you'll be a senior craft and service presence behind the bar, helping establish the drinks culture, standards and energy of one of Delano London's key social spaces.

• Lead by example behind the bar, delivering consistently excellent cocktails, drinks and guest interactions throughout service.
• Support the Bar Manager and Assistant Bar Manager in establishing recipes, specifications, mise en place and service standards for the opening.
• Guide bartenders and bar backs during service, allocating tasks, maintaining pace and ensuring the bar remains organised and guest-focused.
• Develop deep knowledge of the cocktail list, spirits, wines, beers and non-alcoholic offer and communicate that knowledge with confidence and personality.
• Engage guests naturally, make thoughtful recommendations and help create the atmosphere and social energy of Rose Bar.
• Ensure every drink is prepared to specification with strong attention to taste, presentation, glassware, garnish and temperature.
• Maintain excellent opening, closing, cleaning and stock rotation standards and ensure mise en place is always service-ready.
• Support stock counts, requisitions, transfers and wastage controls and flag variances or shortages promptly.
• Coach and train the bar team on techniques, recipes, product knowledge and responsible alcohol service.
• Work closely with the floor team to maintain smooth ticket times, communication and table service.
• Support events, VIP moments, menu tastings and beverage activations across Food & Beverage.
• Maintain full compliance with licensing, food safety, Health & Safety and company procedures.

• You have strong senior bartender or head bartender experience in a premium cocktail bar, luxury hotel or high-quality lifestyle venue.
• You have excellent cocktail technique and broad knowledge of spirits, wine, beer and contemporary non-alcoholic drinks.
• You care about consistency and detail but understand that great bars are also about personality, pace and connection.
• You are confident training and guiding other bartenders and enjoy sharing knowledge.
• You are organised, clean and disciplined in your mise en place and stock management.
• You stay composed during high-volume service and communicate clearly with both bar and floor teams.
• You are flexible to work evenings, late nights, weekends and key hospitality moments.

• The opportunity to launch Delano London and help shape the Food & Beverage experience from day one, with real influence over the culture and service style.
• Join…