Location: Bloomsbury, London
Hours: 40 hours (5 of 7 days weekly rota)
Salary: £31,000 + Benefits
About Us:
Imperial London Hotels is a family run company with a 187-year legacy, dedicated to putting authentic London experiences within everyone’s reach.
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, and destination rooftop bar, this will be a new beacon, bang in the heart of Bloomsbury, London.
About the Role:
We’re looking for a stand‑out Bartender who brings energy, personality and craft to every serve. Working within our breath taking new rooftop venue opposite Russell Square. Perched on the 10th floor of the newly re-imagined Imperial Hotel, this 324-cover destination offers 360-degree views of Central London’s iconic skyline. Providing both indoor and outdoor spaces plus a private dining room.
You’ll be the face of our bar, mixing great drinks, creating great moments and helping deliver the kind of atmosphere guests want to return to again and again.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Craft exceptional cocktails, pour beautiful serves and deliver it all with style and confidence
Keep the bar immaculate, stocked and ready for action at all times
Bring warmth and personality to every interaction, offering recommendations that elevate the guest experience
Support the wider F&B team with set‑up, service and close‑down
Stay sharp on stock, cash‑handling and waste processes
Maintain top‑tier hygiene and safety standards — always
Stay calm, collected and guest‑focused during busy service
Bring fresh ideas, help shape seasonal offerings and support small events
Handle any equipment or maintenance issues promptly
Jump in wherever needed to keep service seamless
Who You Are:
Experienced in bars or hospitality, with solid knowledge of cocktails, spirits and contemporary drinking culture
Comfortable with POS systems, stock processes and basic cash handling
Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene (or willing to obtain), plus L2 APLH
Confident, guest‑centric and able to communicate in English at CEFR B2 level
Creative, curious and passionate about great drinks and great service
Bonus points for: experience in lifestyle venues, menu development, event support, sustainability‑led bar practices, and digital bar tech
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 Shake Things Up?
If you’re all about warmth, craft and creating memorable moments behind the bar, we’d love to have you on the team
Salary description
£31000.00 - £31000.00 per year