Location: Bloomsbury, London
40 hours (5 of 7 days weekly rota)
About Us:
This summer, we open the doors to our fully re-imagined hotel, The Imperial – a new lifestyle offering within our portfolio. With 357 bedrooms, multiple dining venues, a workout studio. Arcus is the new destination rooftop bar - this will be a new beacon, bang in the heart of Bloomsbury, London.
About the Role:
We’re looking for a proactive, organised Bar Back to support our rooftop bar team. You’ll ensure the bar runs smoothly by keeping it stocked, clean and ready for high‑quality service.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Keep the bar stocked with spirits, mixers, garnishes, ice and glassware.
Refill fridges, rotate stock and support stock management.
Clean, polish and organise glassware and bar tools.
Maintain high cleanliness standards across bar and back‑bar areas.
Assist bartenders by anticipating needs during peak service.
Support setup and close‑down procedures each shift.
Who You Are:
Hospitality experience, ideally in bars or restaurants.
Strong organisational skills and CEFR B2 English.
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with great attention to detail.
Bonus: knowledge of bar ingredients, stock rotation or cocktail preparation.
What’s In It for You:
28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)
Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Complimentary uniform dry‑cleaning, plus discounted personal dry‑cleaning
Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan
Workplace Pension
Team Member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
50% discount across ILH F&B outlets
Discounted drinks at Blooms Café
Employee‑funded Health Cash Plan
Local Bloomsbury discounts
Early Pay access
Shopping discounts with selected retailers
Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology
Access to mental health first‑aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme
Ready to Support a Standout Bar Team?
If you love hospitality and want to grow your bar skills, we’d be thrilled to hear from you
Salary description
£26000.00 - £26000.00 per year