Bartender

About The Groucho Club

The Groucho exists to keep Soho’s artistic, liberal
spirit burning bright, and to champion London’s role as a creative powerhouse
on the world stage. A joyful, generous and welcoming space for ideas, creative
life and the occasional late night.

Born in 1985 as the antidote to the cloistered
gentlemen’s clubs of London’s Mayfair, The Groucho Club was founded on a
radical idea: that good company is the kind chosen by ideas rather than status,
that emerging voices belong in the same room as established ones, and that
culture is made through conversation, collision and curiosity.

Forty years on, that belief still drives everything we
do. We exist to facilitate the conversations that shape culture now and next,
to back the people making it, and to keep Soho generous, welcoming and alive to
creative possibility. We host, we don’t serve.

Members and guests are people we know, not names on a
list.

Bartender / Mixologist

We are on the lookout for a bartender with flair, someone
who doesn’t just make drinks, but crafts moments. We want a true mixologist who
combines technical finesse with a radiant, welcoming energy, the kind that
makes members feel at home the moment they step up to the bar.

This role is all about hosting, engaging, and creating magic
in every pour. The perfect candidate brings a can-do attitude, a spark of
personality, and an instinct for turning simple ingredients into something
memorable.

Why is this so important? because every cocktail, every
smile, every detail behind the bar shapes the experience of our members. And
here at the Groucho Club, that experience is everything, it’s what makes our
space unique, buzzing, and unforgettable.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensuring
  every drink that leaves your bar is beautifully balanced, impeccably
  presented, and worthy of the Club.


• From
  a perfectly poised Martini to a deeply satisfying Old Fashioned, you’ll
  prepare a wide repertoire of cocktails in line with Club guidelines, each
  one made with care and consistency.


• Bringing
  fresh ideas to the menu with innovative, well-considered cocktails that
  excite and delight our members.


• Setting
  up and maintaining immaculate service stations, ensuring the bar is fully
  stocked, polished, and ready for every service, because the magic is
  always in the preparation.


• Managing
  daily F&B requisitions thoughtfully and accurately, maintaining par
  levels so service never misses a beat.


• Delivering
  service with style, fast, efficient, and seamless, whether serving members
  directly or supporting the wider team.


• Hosting
  with warmth, making food and drink orders in a friendly, confident, and
  professional manner that makes every member feel welcome and looked after.


• Closing
  with care, presenting bills clearly and correctly, even when
  service is declined, because grace matters at every stage of the
  experience.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• At
  least two year’s experience behind a busy bar, you understand the
  rhythm, the pace, and the quiet choreography that makes great service feel
  effortless.


• Confident
  cocktail knowledge, you’re comfortable preparing a wide range of drinks
  with consistency and care.


• Polished,
  personable, and naturally engaging, you take pride in your presentation
  and have a warmth that draws people in.


• A
  true host, you instinctively understand that exceptional service is about
  anticipation, generosity, and making every guest feel entirely at ease.


• Calm
  under pressure, whether it’s a full bar or an unexpected challenge, you
  remain composed, solutions-focused, and professional.


• A
  clear and confident communicator, you build easy rapport with members and
  collaborate seamlessly with colleagues.


• Service-driven
  at heart, you’re motivated by delivering consistently outstanding
  experiences to everyone around you.


• Socially
  assured, comfortable interacting across a diverse and dynamic membership,
  adapting your style while remaining authentic.


• Quick
  on your feet, you multitask with focus and energy in a fast-paced
  environment.


• Flexible
  and adaptable, you embrace change and bring a positive, can-do mindset to
  every shift.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• 28
  days’ holiday including bank holidays (pro rata).


• Wagestream
  to support your financial wellbeing.


• Nutritious
  meals prepared by our in-house team.


• Pension
  scheme.


• Health
  Cash Plan (claim back everyday medical expenses such as dental and
  prescriptions)


• Employee
  Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action


• Refer
  a Friend Scheme — earn up to £1000


• Staff
  parties, food and cocktail tastings, and the opportunity to work alongside
  London’s best members.

Equal Opportunities

The Groucho Club is an equal opportunities employer. All
employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, discipline, and dismissal,
are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age,
nationality, ancestry, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic
information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

No agency support required, direct candidates only, please.