Head Bartender Opening Team
3 Days Old
Buvette London Opening Team
Buvette is a globally recognised, French-inspired all-day concept founded by James Beard Award-winning chef Jody Williams in New Yorks West Village. The word Buvette refers to a gathering place with friends a neighborhood gem, or an extension of home. Jody often describes Buvette as a gastroteque: a creative expression of great gastronomy made in-house, where almost everything is prepared from scratch, down to cocktail bitters and many of the small details that shape the guest experience.
Buvette is not just a venue, but a guest journey that lingers long after the visit. It blends the atmosphere of an elegant old-world café with the casual, relaxed feel of a neighbourhood eatery. Interiors are carefully considered, celebrating nostalgia and the character of well-worn antique pieces, each with its own story. Buvette is dedicated to simply enjoying food at any time of day from breakfast and coffee through to lunch, evening drinks, and intimate late suppers.
The menu centres around comforting, produce-led small plates, using some of the best locally sourced ingredients to support regional suppliers and independent producers. Service is designed to be efficient, warm, and highly considered, ensuring quality is never compromised.
Opening in London, Buvette brings this globally recognised concept to the city, joining a family of international locations including New York, Paris, Tokyo, and Seoul. We are now building an exceptional opening team to help bring this iconic concept to life.
HEAD BARTENDER OPENING TEAM As Head Bartender, you will lead the bar operation, overseeing drinks standards, service execution, and team development across cocktails, wine, and café service.
Key Responsibilities
Leading bar operations and drinks standards
Overseeing cocktail, wine, and café beverage execution
Training and supporting bar team members
Managing stock, prep, setup, and quality control
Ensuring consistency, cleanliness, and service flow
Able to work rotating shift patterns which includes earlies and lates
About You
Minimum 2 years experience in a senior bartender or bar lead role
Strong drinks knowledge and passion for quality service
Confident leadership and training ability
High organisational standards and attention to detail
Calm, professional, and reliable approach
Salary & Benefits
Up to £18 per hour (a combination of basic salary and service charge)
Industry-leading staff perks
Expected start date: Mid April.
Equality Statement
Buvette London is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
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- Location:
- Central London
- Job Type:
- FullTime