Bartender [Sweeties]

Join to apply for the Bartender role at The Standard, London. £15.82 – £16.32 per hour incl. Tronc plus Additional Tips & Benefits.

Set Working Evenings Wednesday – Saturday Late Night Venue Thursday – Saturday (3am) Kings Cross.

Your role:

• As a Sweeties Bartender you will be part of a specialist drinks service from early evening sunset cocktails through to late‑night lounge and party vibes.
• You will be passionate about service, with an exceptional working knowledge of bar operations and order of service; along with a deep understanding of cocktails, spirits, champagne, and quality wines to make recommendations to guests based on their preferences.
• You will assist with cocktail prep, bar and event set up, and confidently create and mix a range of signature cocktails in addition to the classics.
• You will be a host, making our guests feel welcome whilst they visit The Standard and our energetic and vibrant city; so you will need to be highly social, upbeat and friendly; confident and can handle pressure well; thrive in a busy high volume, high energy environment and can manage multiple tasks and guests with ease.

Do you have what it takes to be a Sweeties Bartender at The Standard?

While we take every detail of design and guest experience seriously, we do not take ourselves too seriously. ‘Standard People’ are at the heart of our brand; vivid, dynamic and engaging.

Requirements:

• Strong experience as a Cocktail Bartender, ideally gained in a similar busy bar, ‘Lifestyle’ boutique hotel or destination cocktail bar.
• Confident knowledge in classic and contemporary cocktails with a good understanding of the London bar scene.
• Talent at delivering exceptional guest experience.
• Professional, positive, and polite in all interactions.
• Highly social, motivated and pro‑active; excellent with guests and building relationships across teams and departments.
• Organised and detail oriented, with a strong knowledge of bar operations and steps of service.
• Prior experience using POS and Sevenrooms is advantageous.
• Available 30‑40 hours per week, Wed‑Sat evenings (late night Thurs‑Sat, 3am).

In addition to those with experience we are actively seeking candidates with a diverse range of lifestyle skills and welcome applications from those in the arts, music and entertainment industries.

Benefits:

• Starting rate of £15.82 per hour (incl. Tronc), increasing to £16.32 per hour after probation.
• Meals on duty.
• Wear your own smart casual style in line with Sweeties style guide.
• 4‑day working week (Wed‑Sat: 30‑40 hours) with set days off when Sweeties is closed.
• 28 Days Holiday rising to 33 days with service.
• Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary).
• Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio).
• Employee Assistance Programme with Well‑being service.
• Membership to Headspace Meditation app.
• Discount platform including GYM.
• Worldwide Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage platform.
• Employee & Family Rates across all Standard and Bunkhouse properties.
• In‑house Experience Programme.
• F&B Discounts ranging from 25‑50%.
• Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000.
• Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training.
• Season Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work Scheme.
• Social Committee with regular monthly social activities.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing employment.