Senior Bartender - Brooklands (London, GB) presso The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels

The Peninsula London is pleased to announce we are seeking a Senior Bartender to join the team within our fine dining bar team - Brooklands, reporting to the Assistant Bar Managers. This is a critical position in creating an efficient yet memorable guest experience through service and a unique beverage offering. 

The venue, designed by London architects Archer Humphryes, comprises a sleek main dining room with a sweeping outdoor terrace with enchanting panoramic views across London’s skyline taking in iconic landmarks like St Pauls and the City, the London Eye, and Battersea as well as over three Royal Parks (Hyde Park, Green Park, and St James’ Park).

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London 

• Market-leading remuneration, service charges, and attractive benefits  

• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team 

Key Accountabilities 

• Always ensure the delivery of exceptional guest service, providing friendly, yet discreet and unobtrusive service to all guests. 

• Establish and maintain positive guest and colleague interactions with good working relationships 

• Exceed guest expectations with service, in keeping with the Peninsula Service Principles, focusing on the core principles, looking for improvement for better service standards with a general theme of anticipating the guests' needs. 

• Observe and maintain the daily condition of all physical facilities and equipment in the fine dining bar, public area and make recommendations for corrections and improvement as needed. 

• Ensure that consistency and correct service techniques are followed by all staff members when preparing or serving a cocktail. 

General Requirements 

• Strong knowledge of cocktail preparation of both classics and innovative alternatives with previous experience within a cocktail bar at a luxury level.  

• Passion for service and quality beverage menu offerings, with an appetite to exceed expectations and be creative.  

• A second language would be advantageous although not essential however excellent communication skills are required.  

• Excellent time management and organizational skills, highly adaptable, naturally positive. 

• Flexibility, and capability of working under pressure. 

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.