F&B Bar Tender

Role: F&B Bartender at The Imperial - New Opening Hotel

Location: Bloomsbury, London 

About Us: 

Imperial London Hotels is a family run company with a 187-year legacy, dedicated to putting authentic London experiences within everyone’s reach. 

This summer, we open the doors to our fully re-imagined hotel, The Imperial – a new lifestyle offering within our portfolio. With 357 bedrooms, multiple dining venues, a workout studio, and destination rooftop bar, this will be a new beacon, bang in the heart of Bloomsbury, London. 

 About the Role: 

We’re looking for a stand‑out F&B Bartender who brings energy, personality and craft to every serve. At The Imperial, you’ll be the face of our bar — mixing great drinks, creating great moments and helping deliver the kind of atmosphere guests want to return to again and again.

What You’ll Be Doing: 

Craft exceptional cocktails, pour beautiful serves and deliver it all with style and confidence

Keep the bar immaculate, stocked and ready for action at all times

Bring warmth and personality to every interaction, offering recommendations that elevate the guest experience

Support the wider F&B team with set‑up, service and close‑down

Stay sharp on stock, cash‑handling and waste processes

Maintain top‑tier hygiene and safety standards — always

Stay calm, collected and guest‑focused during busy service

Bring fresh ideas, help shape seasonal offerings and support small events

Handle any equipment or maintenance issues promptly

Jump in wherever needed to keep service seamless

Who You Are: 

Experienced in bars or hospitality, with solid knowledge of cocktails, spirits and contemporary drinking culture

Comfortable with POS systems, stock processes and basic cash handling

Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene (or willing to obtain), plus L2 APLH

Confident, guest‑centric and able to communicate in English at CEFR B2 level

Creative, curious and passionate about great drinks and great service

Bonus points for: experience in lifestyle venues, menu development, event support, sustainability‑led bar practices, and digital bar tech

What’s In It for You: 

28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)

Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Complimentary uniform dry‑cleaning, plus discounted personal dry‑cleaning

Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan

Workplace Pension

Team Member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount

50% discount across ILH F&B outlets

Discounted drinks at Blooms Café

Employee‑funded Health Cash Plan

Local Bloomsbury discounts

Early Pay access

Shopping discounts with selected retailers

Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology

Access to mental health first‑aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme 

Ready to Shake Things Up?

If you’re all about warmth, craft and creating memorable moments behind the bar, we’d love to have you on the team!