Head Bartender
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Position Overview & Specifications
Gaucho are looking for an enthusiastic Head Bartender to join our new opening in Covent Garden! The ideal Head Bartender candidate will be an experienced and passionate Head Bartender, with extensive knowledge in cocktails and spirits.
Hiring rate is £17 per hour including TRONC
Benefits and Training for Gaucho Head Bartender
- 50% off at all Gaucho and M Restaurants
- Wagestream
- Birthday off and paid
- Referral and Length of Service Bonuses
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Incentive and reward schemes
- Cycle to work schemes
- RARE Benefits
- Industry Apprenticeship Program Opportunities
- Career Development and Training Programs
- Training provided by the Gaucho Academy
- Breakfast and Dinner when working
- 28 paid annual holidays
Key responsibilities of the Head Bartender
- Supporting, training and acting as a role model to new members of the team
- Completing quality preparation of all duties to clean, set up, handover and close the bar and shift to standard
- Maintaining beverage stock, garnishes and glassware as required
- Service of all drink and food orders in the public bars according to the Cycle of Service standards and timings
- Staffing Levels managed including costed rotas, holiday management and productivity management
- Ordering, receiving, storing, controlling and counting of all Beverage stocks
- Administration of all stocks including, invoice collation, price checking and data entry of stock.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head Bartender roles across Gaucho Covent Garden's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £17 - £17 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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