Bartender / Barman – St James, London Job at London Full Time

Bartender / Barman – St James, London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced full-time Bartender / Barman to join our Front of House team at Franco’s on Jermyn Street, Green Park.

Why join the Franco’s team?

• Offering approx 15.71 to 16.71 per hour plus yearly bonus
• Approx. 40 hours a week Monday to Saturday with 2 days off per week – flexible shifts
• 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 within both restaurants in the company
• 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 with 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.

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/Horizon 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.

Note that offering quoted reflects the National Minimum Wage increase as of 1st April 2025 and is for age bracket 21 years old and over.

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.