Head Bartender
New Yesterday
Join The Newman Where REAL People Make a Difference
Role starting early/mid-September 2025
Head Bartender Adalana at The Newman
Be part of something new in Londons luxury boutique hospitality scene. Opening in Autumn 2025, The Newman will bring a fresh and vibrant experience to Fitzrovia.
Were looking for a Head Bartender to lead the bar offering at Adalana, our modern all-day brasserie. Youll be the face of our drinks programmesetting the tone for a relaxed, stylish, and welcoming guest experience from morning coffees to late-night cocktails. Whether its a perfectly served spritz at lunch or a thoughtfully paired wine for dinner, youll bring creativity, confidence, and care to everything you do.
Why Choose The Newman?
We believe great people deserve great benefits. Heres what you can expect as a Head Bartender at The Newman:
Experience dinners and stays
Wagestream
Retail discounts including Amazon, Nike, Asda and ASOS
Enhanced holidays & holiday buy-back
Enhanced family leave
Discounts at The Newman and over 500 Preferred Hotels worldwide
Cycle to Work Scheme & Season Ticket Loan
REAL People Awards
Monthly social events & gifts
Refer-a-friend bonus
Company pension contributions
Meals on duty and uniforms provided
Tailored career development programmes
Some benefits are conditional on length of service, recognising your ongoing contribution to The Newmans success.
About You and the Role
As Head Bartender at Adalana, you will:
Lead the day-to-day bar service, ensuring consistency, quality, and warmth at all times
Create and refine a drinks menu that complements the brasseries Northern European-inspired cuisine
Train and inspire our Bartenders and Bar Backs, sharing your knowledge and setting high standards in both service and presentation
Build strong relationships with guests, offering genuine recommendations and upselling with care
Manage stock levels, support ordering, and maintain excellent cleanliness and organisation across the bar
Work closely with the Restaurant Managers and wider team to shape and elevate the overall guest experience
Ideally have experience using Micros or similar systems
Be flexible and available to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an opening team where your ideas and leadership will help shape the experience from day one.
About The Newman
The Newman will offer 81 rooms and suites, including a luxurious rooftop signature suite with a private terrace and dedicated wellness area. Guests can enjoy Adalana, our all-day brasserie inspired by Northern European flavours, and Gambit, our cocktail bar with a local, seasonal edge. The hotel also features an entire floor dedicated to Wellness.
We welcome applications from everyone and celebrate diversity at The Newman. In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Youll need to provide documentation during the interview process.
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- Location:
- Central London
- Job Type:
- PartTime