Bartender/Server
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently looking for bartenders/servers to join the team at our newest hospitality venue TRAPDOOR in the O2 Arena. The ideal candidates will have a passion for customer service and an interest in food or flair for mixing delicious cocktails. They will also be experienced inhospitality, cash handling, highest standards of hygiene and have impeccable face to face customer experience.
About Trapdoor:
Trapdoor is one of the O2’s arenas newest hospitality venues. A bar and restaurant that embodies the coolness of the Bronx and eclecticism of London. Surrounded by varied art forms, from skateboards to live DJ sets, it is a visual, edible and audible treat for the senses.
Responsibilities:
- Must have a strong knowledge of classic cocktails
- Wine knowledge would be advantageous
- Serve food and beverages to customers
- Follow all health and safety regulations
- Understand the needs of your customers
- Be polite and respectful to customers
- Communicate with other staff members
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary:
Up to £14 per hour + service charge dependent on experience
Benefits:
- Company events
- Uniform provided
- Discounted food
- O2 Arena staff discounts and benefits
Supplemental pay types:
- Service charge
- Tips
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, SE10 0DX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Hospitality (preferred)
- Bartending (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: TD8102
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 Bartender/Server roles across Trapdoor'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 £11 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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