Restaurant Bartender

About Nettle

Nettle is a new rooftop restaurant at The Conduit in Covent Garden, created in partnership with Levy UK.
Guided by the British landscape, Nettle celebrates exceptional seasonal produce, transforming carefully sourced ingredients into thoughtful, unexpected dishes. Rooted in sustainability, provenance and craftsmanship, the restaurant champions the very best of the British Isles through a menu that respects nature, embraces seasonality and creates memorable dining experiences.
More than just a restaurant, Nettle is a place where members and guests come together over exceptional food, warm hospitality and meaningful conversation. Every detail reflects our belief in honouring nature's ingredients while delivering a refined yet welcoming experience.

We're looking for...

As a Restaurant Bartender, you will deliver high-quality drinks and engaging service, creating a welcoming and memorable experience for members and guests.

You will take ownership of the bar during service, ensuring drinks are prepared to a high standard, while contributing to a drinks offering that reflects seasonality, creativity and low-waste principles.

Bartender - The Role

Key Duties

• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer and soft drinks to a high standard
• Deliver drinks with consistency, attention to detail and presentation
• Support a cocktail approach that is seasonal, ingredient-led and low-waste
• Maintain strong knowledge of the drinks list, including low-intervention and natural wines
• Ensure efficient service from the bar, supporting both guests and floor team
• Provide warm, knowledgeable and engaging service
• Confidently recommend drinks, including wines and cocktails, based on guest preferences
• Share the story behind products, ingredients and producers where appropriate
• Build rapport with members and contribute to a welcoming bar environment
• Set up and maintain the bar, ensuring it is clean, stocked and organised
• Support stock control, ordering and deliveries
• Maintain equipment and report any issues
• Assist with menu updates and daily changes where required
• Ensure compliance with licensing laws and responsible alcohol service
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across FOH and BOH areas
• Work closely with front of house and kitchen teams
• Support training and development of new team members
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture
  
  

What we're looking for
Skills & Experience

• Experience as a Bartender in a high end Restaurant
• Good knowledge of cocktails, Wines and beverage service
• Interest in seasonal ingredients and low-waste approaches
• Interest in or knowledge of low-intervention / natural wines
• Passion for hospitality and guest experience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Key Competencies

• Warm, engaging and personable
• Strong attention to detail
• Calm under pressure
• Organised and efficient
• Curious and interested in food and drink

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 2 days additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby's first birthday, enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products
• Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways
• Meals on duty included