Bartender

Department: Bar

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: London Liverpool Street

Reporting To: Bar Manager

Compensation: £12.21 - £17.00 / hour

Description

Be part of something special from the start! We're recruiting now for this exciting role, with a planned start date in January 2026, giving you the perfect time to prepare for your next career chapter. Join the founding team of this brand new concept and make your mark on an exciting fresh venture.

As a Bartender at Poolhouse, you’re the face behind the bar – crafting drinks with skill, speed, and flair while delivering standout guest experiences. You’ll work with precision and pride, making every order to spec, keeping the bar running smoothly, and bringing energy and personality to every interaction. Whether it’s shaking a cocktail, pouring a pint, or sharing product knowledge, you create the vibe that keeps guests coming back.

Drinks are consistently prepared fast, correct, and to spec.
Guests feel welcomed, valued, and impressed by your service.
You bring energy, personality, and professionalism to the bar.
The bar stays clean, stocked, and organised throughout service.
Communication with floor and kitchen is smooth and effective.
You uphold brand standards and contribute to a lively, fun atmosphere.
Team morale is high, with bartenders supporting each other under pressure.

With experience, this role could lead to:

Bar Supervisor
Assistant Bar Manager
Bar Manager

Every part of this role should be delivered with care, curiosity, and integrity, in line with our Poolhouse values: Experience Obsessed | Seek Excellence | Integrity | Take Care| and Elite Sports Team Mentality.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and serve all drinks to spec, with speed and consistency.
Deliver great guest interactions – friendly, attentive, and professional.
Maintain bar cleanliness, organisation, and hygiene at all times.
Keep stock areas replenished and support stock rotation and counts.
Work effectively with colleagues to keep service smooth and efficient.
Handle payments accurately and responsibly.
Share product knowledge with guests, making recommendations with confidence.
Support training of new team members by sharing best practice.
Uphold standards for appearance, punctuality, and teamwork.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Previous bartending experience in a busy, high-volume venue.
Skilled in classic cocktails, draught service, and product knowledge.
Fast, accurate, and attentive to detail under pressure.
Natural communicator with positive energy and great guest rapport.
Team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
Reliable, punctual, and professional in all aspects of work.
Eager to learn, improve, and develop within the business.

Benefits

Employee ‘Success Share Scheme’
Free Health Assured EAP membership (counselling, life coaching, legal and financial support)
Perks and Discounts platform
£100 Monthly Employee rewards
Medicash Health Cash plan
Wagestream access (early pay & savings tools)
Paid volunteer day for a charity of your choice
A Duvet Day Allowance
Birthdays off
Free nutritious meals at work
Twice yearly Poolhouse Socials

Phone interview

Recruitment Day

Position offer