Bartender


Location
1 Crisp Walk, London
Hours
Full Time (hours to be discussed)
Salary
£15 per hour plus an average of tronc
About the Role
At Sam’s Riverside, we believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for both our guests and our team. Founded in 2019 by renowned restaurateur Sam Harrison and business partner Fanny Stocker, our menus celebrate the finest seasonal produce from across the UK, focusing on Anglo-French cuisine. We pride ourselves on sourcing ingredients from small artisan suppliers to ensure quality and freshness in every dish. Complementing our food is a carefully curated wine list, handpicked by Sam himself, featuring selections from wineries he has personally visited.
As a Bartender at Sam’s, you will bring energy, charm, and expert drinks knowledge to the heart of our bar. You will craft classic and signature cocktails, pour beautiful wines, serve the perfect beer, and create a warm, welcoming experience for every guest. Whether behind the bar or supporting the floor team, you will deliver service with a smile and keep the atmosphere buzzing. This role is ideal for someone passionate about hospitality, thriving in a busy environment, and taking pride in delivering high-quality drinks with flair.
Sam's Genuine Restaurants Group has received multiple accolades including being named the 11th best place to work in Hospitality in the UK by Caterer in 2023, nominations for Catey's Restaurateur of the Year 2023, and recognition as the 2nd favourite restaurant in London in the Harden's Guide 2023.
Benefits include team festivities, friends & family perks, free meals on shift, referral bonuses, confidential employee assistance, discounts on restaurants, retail, gyms and travel, cycle to work scheme, trade prices on wines and spirits, career progression opportunities, private healthcare after 3 years, and performance awards.
Milestones to celebrate your journey with us include a new starter celebration dinner after your first month, an anniversary meal for two every year, and loyalty rewards with extra holiday after your third year of service.
At Sam’s, we celebrate diversity and champion inclusion. Everyone is welcome, respected, and valued just as they are. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
Experience
Proven stable background working in a busy, high-end restaurant and/or bar environment.
About you
Bundles of passion and enthusiasm with a true love for authentic hospitality. Right to work in the UK. Credible, positive references from former employers.
Qualifications
No formal qualifications required, but a positive attitude and dedication to delivering excellent service are essential.
