Christmas Team Member - La Familia Soho

Bartender – La Familia

What’s in It for You?

• Earn as you learn – with skill-based pay, we will increase your hourly rate as you develop new skills.
• 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.
• Deals and discounts with a wide range of businesses through our discount portal.
• Early access to your pay through Wagestream.
• £10,000 life assurance to support your loved ones if the worst happens.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides support with mental health, wellbeing, finance and more.
• Training and development opportunities – we're invested in your success during your time with us!
• A fun and vibrant working environment with a fantastic team.

This is a FULL-TIME vacancy, with shifts across Monday to Sunday and a wage starting at £12.71 per hour!

What We Need

At La Familia, our bartenders are a huge part of the experience.

Upstairs, La Familia is our vibrant Mexican taqueria – warm, welcoming and full of personality. Downstairs, La Discoteca turns up the energy with cocktails, tequila, Latin music and late-night partying.

We're looking for bartenders who can bring both sides of the venue to life.

You'll be confident behind the bar, comfortable working at pace and obsessed with delivering drinks consistently. You'll enjoy interacting with guests, bringing energy to the room and creating memorable experiences.

Our drinks are made using jiggers for speed, accuracy and consistency, and we'll give you the training you need to become a fully Certified Bartender at La Familia.

You don't need to know everything on day one – we're looking for people with the right attitude, personality and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, mocktails, beers, wines, spirits and other drinks to specification.
• Use jiggers accurately and efficiently to maintain consistency while working at pace.
• Learn the La Familia cocktail menu, classic cocktails and key spirits, particularly tequila, mezcal and Latin American drinks.
• Deliver drinks consistently in terms of recipe, presentation, garnish and quality.
• Engage naturally with guests and provide recommendations based on their preferences.
• Maintain a clean, organised and fully stocked bar throughout service.
• Complete bar preparation, opening, cleaning and closing procedures correctly.
• Follow stock rotation, labelling and day-dotting procedures.
• Minimise wastage and report breakages or stock issues correctly.
• Follow responsible alcohol service, Challenge 25 and all licensing requirements.
• Understand and follow Ask for Angela and drink-spiking awareness and response procedures.
• Upsell cocktails, promotions, events and other products naturally where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with bartenders, FOH staff and management to maintain a smooth operation.
• Help create the right atmosphere – welcoming and energetic upstairs, and vibrant and party-focused downstairs.

Skills and Experience

• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Honest, reliable, hardworking and a team player.
• Confident, personable and comfortable engaging with guests.
• Able to multitask while maintaining attention to detail.
• Comfortable working quickly during high-volume periods.
• Takes pride in cleanliness, presentation and consistency.
• Willing to learn and develop their drinks and product knowledge.
• Cocktail bartending experience is desirable but not essential.
• An interest in tequila, mezcal, Mexican and Latin American drinks is a bonus.
• Not afraid to start a party!

About Nightcap

Nightcap is an award-winning operator in the late-night bar scene. We operate a portfolio of bars and venues across the UK, including brands like The Cocktail Club, Tonight Josephine, Barrio Familia, and Dirty Martini to name just a few.

With a mission to be the UK’s leading bar group, our purpose of existence is the belief that EVERYONE deserves a great night out, and therefore it's everyone's job to make sure we create great nights... and days out!

We have a lively and dynamic work ethos across all our bars and offices. Our culture is creative, innovative and collaborative, where everyone contributes ideas and brings their true self to work every day, as we are hell-bent on harnessing a place where everyone can belong.

Working here is fast-paced, at times challenging, but copious amounts of fun!

Our Values

• We Start at the Bar – At Nightcap, we make every decision based on what is right for our bars. This ensures our choices are practical, guest-focused and truly reflect our business. It's all about staying grounded in real experiences to drive our success.
• Proud AF – Taking pride in our work means striving for excellence and being dedicated to success. At Nightcap, we encourage our teams to bring their passion every day, delivering world-class service and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.
• Become Your Best Self – At Nightcap, we thrive on personal development of each other. We encourage our teams to seek growth, improve their skills and enjoy the journey. It's about becoming the best version of yourself while having fun along the way.
• Own the Outcome – We believe in setting clear goals, taking full responsibility and staying committed to achieving success. At Nightcap, we focus on results and make sure we follow through on our promises.
• People Are Everything – At Nightcap, we know our people are our greatest asset. We focus on creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued and supported. Because at the end of the day, it's our people who make all the difference.

If you love making great drinks, bringing energy to a room and creating memorable experiences for guests, we'd love to hear from you.

We look forward to welcoming you to La Familia!

Your Application, Your Way

At Nightcap, 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 through 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'll be given the opportunity to use a CV or record a short video telling us why you're amazing and why we should hire you. Maybe you've even got a little party trick you want to show...

This truly is Your Application, Your Way.