Senior Bar Person ***Luxury Hotel in London***

Incredible Benefits

We are seeking a passionate Senior Bar Person to join and support our Food & Beverage team. This is a key role focused on delivering exceptional service, leading by example, and maintaining the highest standards across all aspects of the bar operation. This position will report directly to the Bar Manager.

Location: The Milestone Hotel, Kensington

Employment Type: Full-time 

Working Pattern: Shift work (5 days on, 2 days off) 

Salary:  £29,000 per annum + service charge

Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world.

We are proud to be AA's Hotel Group of the Year (2024)! We have won numerous awards such as Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We are proud in our commitment to developing our own and were honoured to have won for the third time a Princess Royal Training Award (2017, 2020, 2023) by HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds and proud to be the first privately owned company retaining its Platinum Investors in People accolade globally. To further enhance our standing we have won Top Employer (2024) for the United Kingdom which certified our excellent in employee conditions.

The Milestone Hotel and Residences part of the Red Carnation Hotels , is a beautiful five star hotel located opposite Kensington Palace Gardens and close to The Royal Albert Hall. This property has 43 individually designed bedrooms, 13 luxury suites and 6 long-stay apartments, a classic lounge area for Afternoon Tea, a modern Stables Bar and a 2 Rosettes restaurant, named Cheneston's.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide prompt, professional, and engaging service in line with company standards.
• Oversee the setup and upkeep of the bar area and ensure all tables are maintained to the required standards.
• Confidently manage all aspects of bar service, including:
• Preparing and serving drinks and cocktails
• Overseeing food and drink service
• Supporting junior team members with training and guidance
• Demonstrate strong menu knowledge and confidently make recommendations to guests.
• Take pride in maintaining a clean, organised, and welcoming bar environment.
• Support the Food & Beverage Manager in ensuring smooth daily operations and service excellence.

What are we looking for?

• A professional with proven experience in high-standard bar operations, ideally in a supervisory or senior role.
• A true passion for food, beverages, and delivering top-tier guest experiences.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and inspire a team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and guest focus.
• Well-organised, calm under pressure, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

 What’s in it for you?

• Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
• Excellent service charge added to your salary every month. 
• Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
• Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600. 
• Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave. 
• 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets. 
• Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide. 
• Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community.
• Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees. 
• Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
• Social and team building events per hotel. 
• Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services. 

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.

Senior Bar Person ***Luxury Hotel in London***

Incredible Benefits

We are seeking a passionate Senior Bar Person to join and support our Food & Beverage team. This is a key role focused on delivering exceptional service, leading by example, and maintaining the highest standards across all aspects of the bar operation. This position will report directly to the Bar Manager.

Location: The Milestone Hotel, Kensington

Employment Type: Full-time 

Working Pattern: Shift work (5 days on, 2 days off) 

Salary:  £29,000 per annum + service charge

Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world.

We are proud to be AA's Hotel Group of the Year (2024)! We have won numerous awards such as Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We are proud in our commitment to developing our own and were honoured to have won for the third time a Princess Royal Training Award (2017, 2020, 2023) by HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds and proud to be the first privately owned company retaining its Platinum Investors in People accolade globally. To further enhance our standing we have won Top Employer (2024) for the United Kingdom which certified our excellent in employee conditions.

The Milestone Hotel and Residences part of the Red Carnation Hotels , is a beautiful five star hotel located opposite Kensington Palace Gardens and close to The Royal Albert Hall. This property has 43 individually designed bedrooms, 13 luxury suites and 6 long-stay apartments, a classic lounge area for Afternoon Tea, a modern Stables Bar and a 2 Rosettes restaurant, named Cheneston's.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide prompt, professional, and engaging service in line with company standards.
• Oversee the setup and upkeep of the bar area and ensure all tables are maintained to the required standards.
• Confidently manage all aspects of bar service, including:
• Preparing and serving drinks and cocktails
• Overseeing food and drink service
• Supporting junior team members with training and guidance
• Demonstrate strong menu knowledge and confidently make recommendations to guests.
• Take pride in maintaining a clean, organised, and welcoming bar environment.
• Support the Food & Beverage Manager in ensuring smooth daily operations and service excellence.

What are we looking for?

• A professional with proven experience in high-standard bar operations, ideally in a supervisory or senior role.
• A true passion for food, beverages, and delivering top-tier guest experiences.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and inspire a team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and guest focus.
• Well-organised, calm under pressure, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

 What’s in it for you?

• Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
• Excellent service charge added to your salary every month. 
• Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
• Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600. 
• Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave. 
• 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets. 
• Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide. 
• Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community.
• Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees. 
• Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
• Social and team building events per hotel. 
• Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services. 

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.