Bartender

JKS Restaurants Holdings Ltd; London; On-site

Job description

Bartender - Ambassadors Club House

Salary: up to £16 ph
Schedule: Full Time
Experience: Minimum 3 years within a high-end or high-volume restaurant

Ambassadors ClubHouse is seeking a Bartender to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable, and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bartender looking for a new role in an award-winning, critically acclaimed group.

The Restaurant

Ambassadors Club House - New Opening. Named after the Sethis’ maternal grandfather, a former Indian Ambassador, the restaurant will take inspiration from his summer house in Dalhousie (formerly part of Punjab) and North India’s abandoned party mansions, as well as the founders’ own Punjabi heritage. The menu focuses on the cuisine of undivided Punjab, showcasing culinary traditions and rare regional recipes with a menu featuring classic papads, chaats & bitings, lesser-known kebabs cooked across the tandoor, sigri, and tawa; curries cooked in cast-iron karahis and clay matkas, pilaus, biryanis, tandoor-roasted breads, and classic desserts. An all-day drinks list brings guests through lunch to dinner to late-night party, with a focus on tequila and mezcal cocktails blended with regional produce. Highlights include a selection of ‘Punjabi Margaritas’ made with exotic north Indian fruits and citrus, paired with chaat masala spiced salts, encapsulating the traditions of Punjab where hospitality and generosity are celebrated through the sharing of fine liquor in abundance. The dining room features a maximalist central bar with a gold dome, booth seating, and counter dining, while the lower ground floor will feature a drinking and dining space, alongside a DJ booth, open until late.

The Position

The right Bartender will be passionate and knowledgeable about beers, whisky, and cocktails, and have a good background in high-volume restaurants and bars, whilst delivering exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair.

The Successful Bartender will have:

1. A preferred 5 years of experience as a Bartender (minimum 3 years) within a high-end restaurant or bar.
2. Experience with late nights; preferred (The role will involve some late finish times over the weekend).
3. Experience with cocktail batching and ingredients preparation.
4. A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail.
5. Passion for beverage, food, and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn.
6. The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group.
7. You will be required to serve food at the bar counter.

Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £15 – £16 hourly

About JKS Restaurants Holdings Ltd

The Group: We currently have 28 brands in central London, 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin bib gourmands and 7 of our restaurants are in the top 100 restaurants in London. We’re an incredibly diverse group of restaurants within Central London.