Head Bartender

On-site in London·Added today (last checked 28 Oct)

Marriott International

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, London

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong hospitality, guest service, and beverage knowledge.
Ability to lead, train, and motivate bar teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of cocktail preparation, beverage service standards, and responsible alcohol service practices.
Ability to work flexible shifts and remain on your feet for extended periods.
Understanding of inventory management and ordering processes.
Eligibility to work in the UK - Please note, all candidates applying for this role must have obtained the right to work and live in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of our recruitment process

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

At Marriott, we put people first - it's one of our distinctive core values.

Through Explore by Marriott Bonvoy™, our associates have access to special room rates, discounts on food and beverage, experiences, and more across Marriott's portfolio of 30+ hotel brands and 9,500+ properties worldwide.
Associates receive paid leave to use for vacations, sick time, holidays and more.
Through our global TakeCare platform, associates have access to locally driven wellbeing activities and resources designed to meet people where they are.
Depending on the property and role, additional local benefits may also be available.

The role

The Head Bartender leads the Lobby Bar and Punch Room bar operations, ensuring exceptional guest service, premium beverage standards, and efficient team performance. This role oversees daily bar activities, training, stock control, and service excellence while driving revenue growth through product knowledge and guest engagement.

What you'll do

Supervise daily operations of the Lobby Bar and Punch Room outlets.
Deliver exceptional guest experiences through personalized and professional service.
Train, coach, and develop bartenders and bar support employees through regular training sessions.
Monitor beverage quality standards, cocktail preparation, and product knowledge across the team.
Manage stock levels, place orders, and report breakages, wastage, and inventory variances.
Handle guest concerns and resolve service issues promptly and professionally.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, licensing, and company operating standards.
Drive beverage sales and maximize revenue through upselling and product recommendations.

The London EDITION

EDITION Hotels are stunning microcosms of the world's top cities featuring the best in service, food, beverage and entertainment. Located in gateway cities throughout North America and the Middle East, Europe and Asia, these are hotels where you'll find the guests rubbing elbows with locals because there's no better place to be in the moment. Hotels that feel different because they make you feel something. Hotels that don't act like hotels.

As part of the Marriott International family, EDITION offers more than a job. It is an opportunity to be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do

Application
Phone screen
With a Talent Acquisition · Phone call
An initial conversation about the role and your job history to determine fit.
Interviews
One or several behavioural interviews, by phone, video or in person depending on the opportunity.
Assessment
Not every role
Checks whether your experience and technical skills meet the role's requirements; for some roles it is part of the application, for others it comes between interview stages.
Final review and offer · With a hiring manager

Interview questions are behavioural, about your specific experience.
Prepare your own questions: candidates are interviewing Marriott too.

About Marriott International

Industry: Hospitality
Founded: 1927
Employees: 100,000+
Headquarters: Bethesda, USA

In their own words

About the company & team

Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice globally by FORTUNE magazine, DiversityInc and Great Places to Work Institute, among others.

Visit life.marriott.com to learn more about our workplace culture and career opportunities.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

EDITION Hotels combine the visionary genius of boutique hotelier Ian Schrager, the service delivery of a world-class luxury hotel, and the global reach of Marriott International to create an entirely new experience in the world of hospitality. EDITION delivers the best of both worlds in a delicate balancing act - polish with personality, perfectionism with individualism, and comfort with charisma and charm. The brand targets sophisticated, knowledgeable consumers who understand quality, originality, design, and service excellence, but who want it without limitations - breaking the bounds of convention and demanding an attitude and a feeling wrapped in a package that showcases the exceptional.

But to create this magical experience, we need you. We are looking for outgoing, authentically amazing people who are looking for a place to work that inspires them, challenges them and makes them proud to come to work. A place where service comes from the heart, not from a handbook. A place that delivers a never-ending theatrical performance that continuously delights and enchants each and every one of our guests.

We invite you to join us today. In joining EDITION, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

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