Head Bartender in London

Role

We are currently looking for a Head Bartender to join our team of associates in Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London. Our Head Bartenders are appointed to prepare and create high-quality beverages, as well as provide guidance to the Bar team.

Key expectations of this role are

• Delivering all bar related aspects of the guest experience according to Rosewood standards and ensuring the bar team adhere to all standards.
• Ensuring that preparing drinks, setting up & breaking down the bar are done in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP\’s).
• Effectively communicating, prioritising, and delegating tasks in a sophisticated environment.
• Efficient running and cleanliness of the bars, ordering stock, dealing with cash, and account transactions
• Ensuring the best range of quality drinks are available by trained, knowledgeable staff as quickly & efficiently as possible; ensuring we meet the guests\’ expectations
• Taking a proactive approach in developing yourself, Barbacks, Bartenders, Assistant Bartenders, and ultimately the overall guest experience.

Profile

• The ability to work in a team and build relationships with others.
• Ensure the delivery of brand promise and provide exceptional guest service at all times
• Being highly organised and proactive in managing your tasks.
• Having a passion for guest service and the art of cocktail crafting.
• Being an expert in the understanding of Mixology and bartending in a high-volume, upscale environment.

All our associates have the opportunity to live by our guiding philosophy which captures the essence of our culture RELATIONSHIP HOSPITALITY. Heartfelt interactions are our lifeblood. A desire to build genuine, rewarding and lasting relationships with everyone we meet comes naturally to us – it\’s our Calling.

Benefits

• Competitive holiday allowance which increase with length of service
• Company pension scheme
• 12 complimentary room nights and F&B discount worldwide
• Career development opportunities
• Free meals on duty
• Season ticket loan

About Scarfes Bar

NO. 31 ON THE WORLD\’S 50 BEST BARS 2025

Drawing room conviviality, gentleman\’s club sophistication and a creative cocktail menu give true meaning to the phrase \’get scarfed\’ at Gerald\’s eponymous bar in London, replete with a roaring fire and shelves filled with over 1,000 antique books.