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About Us
The Roof Gardens were originally created in the Art Deco period and opened in 1933. In the late 60's the building was taken over by fashion powerhouse Biba and was the pulse of Swinging London. 100 ft high above Kensington High Street, set across 3 floors with over an acre of gardens, The Roof Gardens will be a next generation members club that is future-facing, committed to innovation and community, to discovery and to delight. The club will open in Spring/Summer 2024 as a world-leading members’ club affording its community beautiful gardens, bars, restaurants and events spaces alongside a visionary cultural and music programme.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Bartender to join The Roof Gardens. As a member of our front-of-house service team, you will be helping deliver a world class drinks offer, alongside a highly trained, charismatic team whose collective goal is to deliver excellence to our members and create drinks which are immaculately and imaginatively executed.
You will be proud to uphold the club’s service standards, and deliver beautiful and delicious drinks, every time. We seek somebody with solid experience in high-end drinks service environments, an impeccable demeanour, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. You should have a great eye for detail too and be conscientious in the execution of your duties.
Key Responsibilities:Â
Exceptional Service: Greet customers by name, provide welcoming atmosphere and learn their preferences to deliver excellent service, taking note on allergies and other critical information. Communicate with colleagues across the club as needed.
Service Standards: Produce beautiful hot and cold drinks for members following agreed recipes and SOP’s, ensuring impeccable presentation and efficient service.
Inventory Management: Assist team with stock-taking and inventories, anticipate periods of peak demand and large-scale events for additional supplies. Follow instructions from line manager regarding reporting, record-keeping, compliance, health & safety standards, and drinks inventory management.
Team Player: Contribute creative ideas to team meetings. Attend tastings, training sessions, and supplier visits to enhance professional and personal development.
Maintenance & Operations: Keep bars spotlessly clean throughout shift, including maintenance of coffee machines, blenders, fridges, and other equipment. Manage overall bar and coffee operations as directed by line manager. Conduct MEP preparations before every service and always ensure well-stocked bar.
Skills & Requirements
Accomplished mixology skills and passion for craft; strong barista skills or willingness to learn
Enthusiastic with lots of energy, able to stay composed under pressure
Understanding of luxury lifestyle market and experience in fast-paced, multi-outlet businesses
Focus on customer experience while performing duties
Detail-oriented with ability to anticipate issues
Excellent communicator with strong organisational skills
Friendly demeanour, enjoys supporting colleagues to fulfil potential
Benefits
Salary above market rate
30 days holiday + 1 extra day ‘celebrate you day’
Access to benefits platform
Free meal during your shift
Uniform and dry cleaning provided
Access to financial well-being platform Wagestream
24/7 access to well-being support
Growth opportunities, both personally and professionallyÂ
Breakout spaces where you can shower, securely leave your things, and relax with colleagues
Pension scheme, including employer contributions
Team socials to celebrate the wins
We are a community united by attitude, curiosity and optimism, not defined by background. We celebrate individuality and free expression. It doesn't matter where you have come from, it's where you are going. The Roof Gardens is a welcoming place of acceptance where growth is nurtured, experiences are shared, stories are exchanged and ideas are born.
If you’d like to join us on the next chapter of The Roof Gardens, we’d love to hear from you.Â
