Bartender - London

Join us as a Bartender at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms near Covent Garden, where history and luxury merge to create a remarkable experience for our guests. Located in the heart of London, our venue is renowned for hosting some of the city's most prestigious events, from elegant weddings to corporate gatherings.

As a Bartender, you will play a crucial role in delivering outstanding guest experiences. Your primary responsibilities will include preparing and serving beverages, providing expert knowledge of our drink offerings, and ensuring a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for all guests.

Someone who is engaging, welcoming and confident and will enjoy interacting with our bar guests
- An eye for detail and intuitive approach to ensure high standards of service are provided
- Ideally some knowledge of working on a bar - although this is not essential as training will be provided.

Our Bar team work a variety of shifts including weekends on a rota basis - we have both full time and part time/flexible hours available.

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms is our Iconic Events venue in London, and as this property does not have any guest bedrooms, the space is solely set up to run and host the most incredible meetings and events. We host movie premier after parties, high profile fashion, music and charity events, exciting exhibitions and conferences, large weddings and corporate meetings: our impressive event space and extensive meeting facilities means this property is always buzzing and an incredibly fun place to work.

Your commute: Grand Connaught Rooms is just 5 minutes from Covent Garden and Holborn tube stations and 30 minutes' walk from Kings Cross, St Pancras and Euston train stations, we're well-connected for all major London transport links.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That's why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Bartender.

• £11.50 per hour


• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities


• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.


• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone


• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones


• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.


• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)


• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season


• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.


• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.


• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.


• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.


• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.


• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.


• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.