The Cadogan Arms are seeking a Head Bartender to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head Bartender looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.

The Restaurant

The Cadogan Arms is unique, reflecting its heritage and location, but founded on the core values and principles. Sustainability, provenance, seasonality and traceability shines through, with each venue putting our producers as the stars of our offering. Always striving to be the best local restaurant in the area we occupy, we will always cook from fresh.

James Knappett, of two Michelin-star Kitchen Table in Fitzrovia is culinary director, which is a sign of how important the food is at The Cadogan Arms. The team are aiming to create a food and drink offering which celebrates British produce and the return of community driven, neighbourhood dining. Drinks at The Cadogan Arms showcase exclusive beers, cask and craft ales alongside an extensive wine list and contemporary cocktails

The Position

The right Head Bartender will be passionate and knowledgeable about beers, whisky and cocktails, and have a good background in high volume restaurants and bars, whilst delivering exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair.

The Successful Head Bartender will have:

Prior experience as a Bartender within a fast paced-quality restaurant or bar;

Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in;

A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail;

Passion for beverage, food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn;

The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group;

Benefits & Culture

Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:

Treat Yourself

Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants

Retail & Takeaway Discounts

Code App Membership

Perkbox - access to tons of retail discounts and our wellbeing hub

Look After Yourself

Discounted Gym Membership

Company Donations for your involvement with Charities

Employee Assistance Program

Access to Financial Advice

Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions

Progress Yourself

Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar

A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge

Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.

Be Yourself

Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral

Staff parties & long service awards

The Group

JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. The group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition since its inception, including 6 Michelin stars, 3 Michelin Bib Gourmands and one restaurant ranked in the World’s 100 Best restaurants.

The JKS portfolio currently includes Michelin Starred restaurants Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor and Lyle’s; as well as cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, and Bibi. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms and The George. The group also includes retail outfits Ambassador General Store, Hoppers Cash & Kari, Berenjak Bazaar, BAO Convni, Bubbleshop by Sandia Chang.

JKS Restaurants offers a unique chance to either pursue a career in fine dining or develop within casual trend focused cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to progress their careers within a people focused, collaborative hospitality group