Bartender – Piano Works

PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION BEFORE APPLYING (we will only reply to candidate with experience in the role)

The Piano Works are looking for PART TIME fun loving, passionate and guest focused Cocktail bartenders to join our team and family. We have two fantastic live music venues in London, one located just off Covent Garden and the other Farringdon which are both part restaurant, part bar, part concert and full-on party.

The Piano Works are non-stop, late night, live music venues where nightly 8 skilled musicians interact with the audience and play their song requests. Non-stop live music features from 11:30: to 16:00 for our raucous weekly Saturday brunches and from 1700 – 0100, five nights a week supported by a state of- the-art sound & lighting systems and DJ’s from 1am till late.

If you are passionate about hospitality, music, cocktails and fun and have ideally a years’ experience as a cocktail bartender in a high-volume cocktail bar, experiential venue, competitive socialising, high end events and party environments, then we want to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

Your dedication to the customer experience will be rewarded with a generous service charge.
An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.
The opportunity to join our world-class bartender training program and become a Cocktail Jedi.
Third-party training sessions that come with globally accepted certificates.
Incredible career progression opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us!
And don't forget our annual Nightfest staff party, where over we all come together to celebrate. It's an event you won't want to miss!

What We Need:

Our bar team consists of cocktail-making experts who not only craft our unique concoctions but do so with lightning-fast speed and precision. As a Cocktail Bartender, you'll be intuitive, socially interactive, and obsessed with the smallest details. You'll enjoy engaging with our guests and take immense pride in delivering exceptional and memorable experiences every single time.

Even if you’re new to the cocktail game, don’t worry, we have the best trainers in the industry to teach you everything you need to know about cocktails.

This is a PART TIME vacancy, with shifts based over 2/3 days, and a wage starting at £13.50 per hour!

Responsibilities:

Prepare and serve a diverse range of cocktails, mocktails, and other beverages to our guests, following recipes and presentation guidelines.
Engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner, providing excellent service and recommendations based on their preferences.
Maintain a clean and organized bar area, ensuring all utensils, glassware, and ingredients are well-stocked and readily available.
Ensure that all cocktails are prepared with consistency, quality, and attention to detail.
Adhere to all safety and hygiene regulations, including responsible alcohol service guidelines.
Collaborate with the barback and other team members to maintain a smooth and efficient operation.
Upsell and promote featured cocktails, specials, and events to enhance the guest experience and increase revenue.

Skills and Experience:

Resilient and adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment.
Honest, hardworking and a team player.
Confident, self-motivated, and driven professional.
A multi-tasker who is fast and charismatic.
Have experience with Cocktail bartending and free pouring is desired, but not essential.
Not afraid to start a party!

If you enjoy mixing up delicious cocktails and providing excellent service to create memorable experiences for our guests, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We look forward to having you join our team at Piano Works

Your Application, Your Way

At Piano Works, our amazing diverse teams are the key to delivering the ultimate guest experience. We need more incredible people to continue to deliver for our guests. It can be difficult for your passion, enthusiasm, and personality to shine though when applying using a CV. We want to do things a little differently and give you the opportunity to stand out from the crowd and shine. As part of the application process, you will be given the opportunity to use a CV or record a short video telling us why you’re amazing and we should hire you, maybe you’ve even got a little party trick you want to show ... this truly is Your Application, Your Way