Head Bartender

At Sofitel London St James, we redefine luxury by treating a stay as more than just a temporary pause—it’s an opportunity for guests to fall in love with a unique blend of refined luxury and playful indulgence. Our commitment to excellence transcends the ordinary, and we invite you to join a team that specialises in transforming stays into enchanting tales. We take immense pride in creating a playfully elegant and meaningful experience for both our guests and ourselves. Our commitment to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, encourages professional growth, and recognises individual contributions ensures that each team member feels appreciated and empowered in their role. Apply now to embark on a career that transcends expectations and celebrates the art of hospitality.

SCOPE OF POSITION

Situated within the elegant ambiance of Sofitel London St James, our St James Bar embodies French sophistication in the heart of London. Renowned for its innovation and attention to detail, the bar offers an exquisite selection of fine spirits, wines, and handcrafted cocktails. Recognised in May 2026, the bar was awarded a One Pin by The Pinnacle Guide, recognising excellence in its drinks programme, guest experience, and hospitality standards. This achievement reflects the team’s commitment to innovation, creativity, and world-class service.

As our Head Bartender, you will lead our talented bar team in creating extraordinary guest experiences. With expertise in mixology, you will craft exceptional cocktails while collaborating closely with Bar Management to design an appealing menu of cocktails, wines, and beers. Your role includes maintaining the highest service standards, ensuring cleanliness and safety protocols, and fostering team development through ongoing training and feedback. This is an opportunity to bring creativity, passion, and leadership to a world-class venue that values innovation and exceptional hospitality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspire and lead our bar team to deliver personalised service that surpasses expectations, creating truly unique and memorable experiences for each guest
• To be fully conversant with the St. James Bar licence laws and to ensure that all members are trained and compliant. Records must be available at all times
• Attend meetings & trainings as required on food and beverage, Health & Safety and pass on any relevant information to your team and ensure they are fully aware of the matters discussed
• Create and maintain standards of service that will be in line with the company strategy and policy i.e. Standard Operating Manual (SOP) to achieve excellence, consistency and the best result for LQA mystery guest and Forbes Guide
• Curate and continuously evolve an innovative cocktail menu that is both seasonally inspired and exquisitely crafted
• Ensure all guests’ checks are correctly posted at the end of each service period on Micros, alongside cashiering and duties related to this task
• To be accurate for maximising of sales in the department through efficient utility of resources, sound selling techniques and incentive programs
• Responsible for controlling the cost, and take appropriate actions and maximise profit
• Collaborate with the Bar Manager to assist in achieving our collective goals of revenue growth and sustained profitability.
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