Head Bartender

Job in Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK

Listing for: Iconic Hotels & Resorts

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-16

Job specializations:

Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
Bar/Bartender, Food & Beverage, Server/Wait Staff
Restaurant/Food Service
Bar/Bartender, Food & Beverage, Server/Wait Staff

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35000 - 52000 GBP Yearly GBP 35000.00 52000.00 YEAR

Location: Greater London

As Head Bartender of the Food and Beverage Team at 11 Cadogan Gardens - one of two Relais and Chateaux property in London - you are the reason why our Guests keep coming back for more. The Head Bartender work as part of a team to impress our Guests, creating unforgettable experiences and exceeding expectations from breakfast right through dinner, to ensure that every guest wants to return.

ou will be a team player, able to deal with the pressure of working in a busy operation in 11 Cadogan Gardens Hotel's Hans' Bar And Grill & The Chelsea Townhouse's Drawing Room,striving for quality and perfection in every single drink.

Below are some of the duties of the Head Bartender across 11 Cadogan Gardens & The Chelsea Townhouse;

Responsible for the running of the Chelsea Bar, Hans Bar & Grill and Drawing Room & Lounges in the absence of the Deputy Food & Beverage Manager and Food & Beverage Manager.

To ensure guests are welcomed as soon as possible and orders taken. Showing integrity and being intuitive to the guests needs.

To be confident in answering any guest queries in a timely and efficient manner demonstrating excellent product knowledge.

To take pride and ensure all Lounges, the Host and Reception areas are kept neat and tidy at all times.

To ensure F&B colleagues have full product knowledge training and sales training in order to maximise sales in a discreet and professional manner.

To create cocktails (both alcoholic and non alcoholic) in line with our 11 Cadogan Gardens & The Chelsea Townhouse brand standards and ensuring that these are effectively costed.

What's In It For You?

Monthly service charge
29 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
Regular team gatherings and appreciation events
Complimentary team meals
Exclusive team rates and friends & family rates at our Iconic Luxury Hotels
Exclusive team rates with Relais & Chateaux properties worldwide
Exclusive team rates with London & Regional properties worldwide
Discounts on spa treatments and products
Discounts on all food & beverage offerings including the Cookery School at Chewton Glen
Special gifts based on length of service
Team referral programme
Health cash plan
Access to our employee assistance programme
…and so much more.