Join the Team at Kioku by Endo: Head Bartender Position

Are you a creative, passionate bartender who thrives on crafting exceptional drinks and unforgettable guest experiences? Do you bring energy, leadership, and storytelling to your role behind the bar? 

Kioku by Endo is seeking a visionary Head Bartender to join our vibrant and growing team in London.

About Us:

Kioku means memory in Japanese—and this restaurant is just that: a collection of meaningful moments brought together by Chef Endo Kazutoshi, a third-generation sushi master. His journey from Yokohama to Tokyo to Spain has deeply influenced our culinary and beverage offering, blending Japanese precision with Mediterranean soul. Kioku, located within The OWO and overlooking Trafalgar Square, is more than a restaurant—it’s a personal reflection of Endo-san’s life and a place where new memories are made every day.

The Role:

As Head Bartender, you’ll lead the bar offering across Kioku Restaurant and the Kioku Sake Bar—a stunning ground-floor space inspired by Japan’s legendary listening bars. Here, drinks and music intertwine to shape the mood, and our guests are part of the experience, choosing their own soundtrack as they sip.

Alongside world-class sake list, our beverage team has crafted a menu of elegant, Japanese-inspired cocktails. From pre-dinner drinks to rooftop celebrations and private events, our bar offering is a central part of the Kioku journey.

What We Offer:

• Shared Service Charge: Your talent is recognised and rewarded.

• Team Meals: Enjoy nourishing, chef-prepared meals daily.

• Dining Discounts: 50% off food and drink at Creative Restaurant Group.

• Birthday Day Off: Take the day to celebrate you.

• Festive Traditions: Be part of memorable seasonal celebrations.

• Referral Bonuses: Recommend great people and earn rewards.

• Supportive Culture: Work in an environment that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and care.

• Wagestream Access: Get paid when you need it.

• Paid Holidays: 28 days of annual leave.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a senior bar role, ideally within a high-end, luxury or Michelin-recommended environment.

• A deep passion for spirits, cocktails, and ideally sake—along with the curiosity to keep learning.

• Creative leadership: someone who can innovate while also mentoring and inspiring a team.

• Precision and personality: an eye for detail, and a guest-focused, energetic approach.

• A love of hospitality, music, and creating meaningful experiences.

Requirements:

• You must have the right to work in the UK without corporate sponsorship.

If you're ready to lead one of London’s most unique bar experiences and create lasting memories for every guest, apply now to join us as Head Bartender at Kioku by Endo—where every drink is a story, and every night is a celebration.

Join the Team at Kioku by Endo: Head Bartender Position

Are you a creative, passionate bartender who thrives on crafting exceptional drinks and unforgettable guest experiences? Do you bring energy, leadership, and storytelling to your role behind the bar? 

Kioku by Endo is seeking a visionary Head Bartender to join our vibrant and growing team in London.

About Us:

Kioku means memory in Japanese—and this restaurant is just that: a collection of meaningful moments brought together by Chef Endo Kazutoshi, a third-generation sushi master. His journey from Yokohama to Tokyo to Spain has deeply influenced our culinary and beverage offering, blending Japanese precision with Mediterranean soul. Kioku, located within The OWO and overlooking Trafalgar Square, is more than a restaurant—it’s a personal reflection of Endo-san’s life and a place where new memories are made every day.

The Role:

As Head Bartender, you’ll lead the bar offering across Kioku Restaurant and the Kioku Sake Bar—a stunning ground-floor space inspired by Japan’s legendary listening bars. Here, drinks and music intertwine to shape the mood, and our guests are part of the experience, choosing their own soundtrack as they sip.

Alongside world-class sake list, our beverage team has crafted a menu of elegant, Japanese-inspired cocktails. From pre-dinner drinks to rooftop celebrations and private events, our bar offering is a central part of the Kioku journey.

What We Offer:

• Shared Service Charge: Your talent is recognised and rewarded.

• Team Meals: Enjoy nourishing, chef-prepared meals daily.

• Dining Discounts: 50% off food and drink at Creative Restaurant Group.

• Birthday Day Off: Take the day to celebrate you.

• Festive Traditions: Be part of memorable seasonal celebrations.

• Referral Bonuses: Recommend great people and earn rewards.

• Supportive Culture: Work in an environment that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and care.

• Wagestream Access: Get paid when you need it.

• Paid Holidays: 28 days of annual leave.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a senior bar role, ideally within a high-end, luxury or Michelin-recommended environment.

• A deep passion for spirits, cocktails, and ideally sake—along with the curiosity to keep learning.

• Creative leadership: someone who can innovate while also mentoring and inspiring a team.

• Precision and personality: an eye for detail, and a guest-focused, energetic approach.

• A love of hospitality, music, and creating meaningful experiences.

Requirements:

• You must have the right to work in the UK without corporate sponsorship.

If you're ready to lead one of London’s most unique bar experiences and create lasting memories for every guest, apply now to join us as Head Bartender at Kioku by Endo—where every drink is a story, and every night is a celebration.