Bartender

Job Details

Role: Bartender at Arcus at The Imperial (New Opening Hotel)

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!