Bartender / Barman

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced full-time Bartender / Barman to join our Front of House team at Franco’s on Jermyn Street, Green Park.

Why join the Franco’s team?

1. Offering approx £15.20 to £16.20 per hour or £34,500 to £37,000 per year plus yearly bonus
2. Approx. 44 hours a week Monday to Saturday with 2 days off – flexible shifts
3. The restaurant is closed on Sundays, 10 days over Christmas, 4 days over the Easter weekend and Bank holidays
4. 28 days holidays (inc. bank holidays) + additional days given for years of service
5. Training & development opportunities including company funded courses
6. Career progression planning with platform ‘Flow Hospitality’
7. Growth opportunities within both restaurants in the company
8. To celebrate you passing probation you will be offered a Complimentary meal for 2
9. 50% discount in each restaurant within the group (Franco’s and Wiltons)
10. Company sickness pay
11. Company pension scheme
12. Uniforms provided and laundered
13. Delicious meals whilst on duty
14. Recommend a friend Scheme
15. Cycle to Work Scheme
16. Employee of the quarter and the year rewards
17. Annual staff party

Who are we?

Franco’s first opened in 1946, is considered one of the first Italian restaurants in London which focuses on traditional and contemporary Italian Cuisine. Located on Jermyn Street between Green Park and Piccadilly, Franco’s is a family-owned restaurant with a sister venue: Wiltons also on Jermyn Street. Both are managed by Director Jason Phillips who has worked at the Savoy, the Avenue and C London.

The restaurant compromises of a bar area, main dining room and a basement area which can be used as two Private Dining rooms or additional seating for the restaurant. Franco’s is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays. For more information please visit our website www.francoslondon.com.

What can you bring to the team?

1. At least 1 years’ experience as a Bartender in a similar sized restaurant or bar, catering for 80 to 100 covers during each service
2. Good knowledge of spirits, classic cocktails, different grape varieties and wine styles
3. Good knowledge of Italian wines
4. Responsible for greeting customers and taking orders
5. Will ensure the bar always have enough stock, whilst paying special attention to high movers
6. Work closely with Head Sommelier on menu and new items
7. Basic knowledge of Italian cuisine
8. Able to serve and clear a table of 4 people
9. Have experience at making different kinds of coffees and teas
10. Have experience and a good awareness of opportunities to improving sales and an ability to anticipate guest needs
11. Exceptional customer service and communication skills
12. Motivation, commitment, success orientated with a ‘can do’ attitude
13. Knowledge & diversity from previous roles to the team
14. Enthusiasm, drive & desire to learn
15. Knowledge of Point of Sale software TISSL/Horizon would be beneficial
16. WSET certification or equivalent would be beneficial
17. Be able to work in a fast paced and pressured restaurant environment
18. Have the ability to speak, understand and write in English fluently
19. Will take pride in their appearance and be well-presented and groomed at all times

Right to work in the UK is a requirement. Please note we are currently unable to provide sponsorship.

Note that offering quoted reflects the National Minimum Wage increase as of 1st April 2025 and is for age bracket 21 years old and over.

Applications without a CV will not be considered. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, your application is unlikely to have been successful on this occasion.