bartender London, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bartender / Barman to join General Manager Sam AitAftis and our Front of House team at Franco’s on Jermyn Street, Green Park.
Why join the Franco’s team?
- Offering approx £13.40 to £14.40 per hour or £30,500 to £32,500 per annum plus yearly bonus
- Flexible shifts, part time / full time / casual hours - Approx. 44 hours a week for full time hours
The restaurant is closed on Sundays, 10 days over Christmas, 4 days over the Easter weekend and Bank holidays- 28 days holidays (inc. bank holidays) + additional days given for years of service
- Training & development opportunities including company funded courses
- Career progression planning with platform ‘Flow Hospitality’
- Growth opportunities in both restaurants within the company
- To celebrate you passing probation you will be offered a Complimentary meal for 2
- 50% discount in each restaurant within the group (Franco’s and Wiltons)
- Company sickness pay
- Company pension scheme
- Uniforms provided and laundered
- Delicious meals whilst on duty
- Recommend a friend Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee of the quarter and the year rewards
- Annual staff party
Who are we?
Franco’s first opened in 1946, is considered one of the first Italian restaurants in London which focuses on traditional and contemporary Italian Cuisine. Located on Jermyn Street between Green Park and Piccadilly, Franco’s is a family-owned restaurant that has a sister venue, Wiltons also on Jermyn Street. Both are managed by Director Jason Phillips who has worked at the Savoy, the Avenue and C London.
The restaurant compromises of a bar area, main dining room and a basement area which can be used as two Private Dining rooms or additional seating for the restaurant. Franco’s is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays. For more information, please visit our website www.francoslondon.com.
What can you bring to the team?
- At least 1 years’ experience as a Bartender in a similar sized restaurant or bar, catering for 80 to 100 covers during each service
- Good knowledge of spirits, classic cocktails, different grape varieties and wine styles
- Good knowledge of Italian wines
- Responsible for greeting customers and taking orders
- Will ensure the bar always have enough stock, whilst paying special attention to high movers
- Work closely with Head Sommelier on menu and new items
- Basic knowledge of Italian cuisine
- Able to serve and clear a table of 4 people
- Have experience at making different kinds of coffees and teas
- Have experience and a good awareness of opportunities to improving sales and an ability to anticipate guest needs
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills
- Motivation, commitment, success orientated with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Knowledge & diversity from previous roles to the team
- Enthusiasm, drive & desire to learn
- Knowledge of Point of Sale software TISSL would be beneficial
- WSET certification or equivalent would be beneficial
- Be able to work in a fast paced and pressured restaurant environment
- Have the ability to speak, understand and write in English fluently
- Will take pride in their appearance and be well-presented and groomed at all times
Right to work in the UK is a requirement. Please note we are currently unable to provide sponsorship.
Applications without a CV will not be considered. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, your application is unlikely to have been successful on this occasion.
