Bartender - The Porters Table & Gilroy's Loft At Guinness Open Gate Brewery London

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Bartender - The Porters Table & Gilroy’s Loft At Guinness Open Gate Brewery London
Location : Covent Garden, London
Start Date : October 2025 (Opening early December)
Employment Type : Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available
Salary : £14-17 per hour depending on experience

Ready to help create London’s most unforgettable dining experience? Company of Cooks is teaming up with Guinness to open a spectacular new destination in an iconic Covent Garden setting.

Picture this: a beautifully designed courtyard space where meticulous detail meets genuine Irish hospitality. It's going to be something truly special.

We're seeking talented, friendly Bartenders to be foundational members of our opening team. This is a chance to use your skills to deliver world-class service and genuinely engage with every guest.

We're now looking for skilled, engaging Bartenders to join our opening team and help deliver world-class hospitality behind the bar.

What You’ll Do:

• Craft and serve the best pint of Guinness in London as well as beautifully made cocktails, wines, and beverages with speed, precision, and personality.
• Share your knowledge and enthusiasm for ingredients, wines, and spirits, elevating the guest experience through thoughtful recommendations.
• Contribute to the smooth, stylish operation of a bar that’s as welcoming as it is professional.
• Anticipate guest needs, going above and beyond to deliver exceptional and memorable service.
• Collaborate closely with the front-of-house and kitchen teams to uphold Angela Hartnett’s high standards of hospitality and service.

Who You Are:

• A warm, confident individual with a genuine passion for food, drink, and hospitality.
• Emotionally intelligent and intuitive, you read the room, adapt, and create a positive experience for every guest.
• Highly skilled behind the bar, with a solid foundation in mixology, classic cocktails, wine, and seasonal ingredients.
• Calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and excited to be part of a high-performance team.
• Open to learning and growth, with a deep appreciation for excellence and consistency.

What We Offer:

• The chance to be part of a much-anticipated opening with Guinness.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development in a supportive, inclusive environment.
• Competitive pay and gratuities, along with staff discounts and access to exclusive industry events.
• Free meals and drinks daily.
• A central, easily accessible location just minutes from Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road and Waterloo.

What's in it for you?

Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Family friendly support
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Volunteering days
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Join Us:

If you’re excited by the idea of working in a iconic space, making exceptional drinks, and bringing energy and creativity to every shift, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Guinness and Company of Cooks to shape one of London’s most exciting hospitality destinations and help us raise the bar, quite literally.