New Opening Cocktail Bartender

Cocktail Bartender

Cocktail Bartender

We’re opening the doors to our brand new Dishoom Café in Borough, London, in October 2026, and we’re on the lookout for warm, big‑hearted hospitality pros to join our team.

If you love great food, proper hospitality, and the buzz of being part of an opening, this is your moment. We’ll be meeting with potential new Dishoom‑walle over the summer, building an exceptional team, ready to bring a piece of Dishoom to Borough, London this Autumn.

For those looking to join us earlier, there may be an opportunity to work in a current London Dishoom and then transfer across to Dishoom Borough when it’s ready to open and the on‑site training begins.

We are proud to be recognised as one of the best places to work in hospitality. Looking after people is at the core of what we do and we work hard to make life at Dishoom the best it can be. Since 2010, our restaurants have celebrated the Irani cafés and all of the food and drink of Bombay. We also have kitchens to ensure our guests can enjoy our food at home.

Alongside running busy sites with large teams, we believe in doing more. Each year we pledge to plant a tree for every Dishoom‑walle, break down barriers through our cultural events, and support children through our Meal for a Meal initiative. We have donated 30 million meals (and counting) to children in the UK and India, with every Dishoom‑walle contributing 55 meals per shift.

How we’ll support you

At Dishoom, we care about supporting you and your well‑being (inside and outside of work).

We think about our team’s well‑being in four ways:

Financial

• Free weekly wage advances and emergency cash.
• Access to our savings support & financial health planning tool.
• Up to 50% off when dining at Dishoom with friends and family.
• Enhanced family leave and pay, plus specific benefits for those growing families.

Mental & Physical

• All managers are fully trained in mental health support & First Aid.
• Dedicated support from our confidential advice helpline – available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• On‑demand GP appointments, free counselling sessions, and life coaching through our wellness app.
• Free fitness sessions every month (including yoga and spin classes).

Socials

• Family Mela (summer festival).
• Huge Christmas celebration.

We also host regular team events across our cafés. Team members who work at Dishoom for five years are invited to attend Bombay Bootcamp – an educational trip to Bombay to learn about our unique food, culture, and heritage.

What to expect

• Free team meals every shift, plus all the Chai you can drink.
• £16–£17 per hour inclusive of tronc (based on the last three months’ average). We pay on a monthly basis.
• A full‑time role working across five days with Monday–Sunday availability required.
• A weekly changing rota provided at least six days in advance.
• We’re an all‑day dining café, meaning our teams work a variety of daytime and evening shifts (not the usual late nights!).
• Access to our award‑winning training programmes and support. We focus on your development from day one and proudly promoted 326 Dishoom‑walles last year.
• The usual number of holiday days a year – paid at your usual rate. Our sites are closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and if you have children we’ll provide one extra day to take them to the first day of school.
• No uniforms here – smart casual and comfortable is key, and trainers are fine.

Have you got Seva?

In Dishoom, we see every team member as valuable and important to ensuring the all‑round brilliant experience for our guests. We’re looking for talented and dedicated people to join us as a Cocktail Bartender.

As a Cocktail Bartender

• You’re obsessive about drink quality; despite the busy environment, you still create each drink to perfection.
• Make every coffee and cup of Chai with the same importance as the first one of the day.
• Greet guests day or night with a smile and bar chat that makes them instantly feel welcomed.

So what are we looking for?

• Previous work experience as a Cocktail Bartender – at least one year minimum in a high‑volume restaurant/bar environment, with knowledge of all the classics.
• Ready to learn – we want to set you up for success in your first couple of months with us, and gradually get you to a place where you are transporting our guests to Bombay with your knowledge of our drinks and dishes. To do this, we’ll ensure:
• You’ll have an initial training period learning about Dishoom, our drinks and bar operation.
• Three months of putting that into practice (non‑guest facing) in a high‑volume busy bar environment and perfecting your tipples.
• A desire to grow – we only promote our Shift Leaders, as well as Head and Deputy Bartenders from within. Plus our award‑winning Manager Masterclass programme supports our teams with the tools to become future leaders.

At Dishoom everyone is welcome. We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply for roles with us.