Barback / Drinks Runner

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Town: London

Radisson Blu, Bloomsbury Street is a boutique neighbourhood hotel where the area's literary past meets contemporary design. Set moments from the British Museum, Covent Garden, and Tottenham Court Road station, the hotel's mid-century panelled design kindles the feeling of a modern London townhouse.

We are currently recruiting for an engaging and outgoing Barback / Drinks Runner to join our Truly Talented team.

What we offer:

• £12.71 per hour plus service charge
• Hotel discounts across all Axiom Hospitality hotels – colleague rates and up to 50% discount on F&B
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing yearly to 33 days
• Discounts across retail, restaurants, events and more through our benefits & rewards portal
• Access to our Employee Assistance Line to support your Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Use of Wagestream Financial Wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay
• Yearly complimentary Axiom Xcape stayover after one year of service
• A growing team with great training, progression, and promotion opportunities
• Rewards for referring a friend: referral bonus for recommending a new team member starts at £250 per successful hire
• Free meals while on shift
• Length of service awards, ranging from 1 year to 3, 5, 10 and 20-year rewards and more!

Your role:

You will work closely with the food and beverage leadership team in a supportive and flexible manner, focusing on the overall success of the Hotel and the satisfaction of guests. Responsibilities of Barback/Drinks Runner will include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with bar setup and breakdown before and after service.
• Restocking bar supplies like glassware, ice, garnishes, and mixers.
• Keeping bar area clean and organized, clearing empty glasses and debris.
• Preparing and slicing garnishes for cocktails.
• Supporting bartenders during busy hours with drink preparation and serving.
• Maintaining cleanliness in bar storage and refrigeration areas.
• Delivering beverages to customers promptly and maintain a friendly attitude.
• Ensuring adherence to safety, hygiene, and best practice standards throughout service.

The ideal person for this role will be enthusiastic about change, focused on details and trusting.

The core skills and experience required to succeed:

• Truly passionate about the Hospitality Industry
• Previous restaurant or bar experience in a busy environment is preferred but not essential
• Excellent personal presentation
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety procedures
• Ability to function independently with a minimum of supervision
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• To be an enthusiastic team player with a flexible approach

You must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates prior to commencing employment.

At Axiom Hospitality, we thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a fast-growing hospitality company with global aspirations. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from various backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We, therefore, encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.