Bartender | Nettle - The Conduit

Nettle is a recently opened rooftop restaurant at The Conduit in Covent Garden, guided by the British landscape and the seasons, with a dining room, balcony and garden looking out across the city. As a Bartender, the role holder prepares thoughtful, beautifully presented drinks and delivers warm, engaging hospitality, working with the Head Bartender, floor and kitchen teams to explore ingredients, flavour and provenance. The position reports to the Nettle General Manager and Assistant General Manager and works closely with the Head Bartender, Floor Manager, kitchen and wider ACRE Hospitality teams.

• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks consistently and to a high standard, using sound knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits and core bar techniques.
• Work with the Head Bartender and kitchen to explore seasonal ingredients and flavours that complement the menu, contributing ideas for small-batch cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Prepare garnishes, infusions, syrups and other small-batch ingredients to agreed recipes and standards, supporting a seasonal, ingredient-led and low-waste approach.
• Build knowledge of Nettle's wines, spirits, ingredients and producers, understand how the drinks and food menus work together and make thoughtful recommendations.
• Deliver warm, natural service, guide guests towards drinks that suit their tastes and menu choices, and share product stories in an approachable way.
• Build relationships with members and guests and work closely with the floor team to keep drinks service smooth and timely.
• Set up and maintain a clean, organised and well-stocked bar, supporting stock control, ordering, deliveries and accurate product rotation while making thoughtful use of ingredients and minimising waste.
• Look after bar equipment, report maintenance issues promptly and follow licensing, responsible alcohol service, hygiene, allergen and health and safety procedures.
• Take an active part in tastings and menu changes, respond positively to coaching, support new colleagues and contribute to an inclusive team across ACRE.
• Undertake other duties reasonably requested in line with the role and the needs of the business.

• Previous bartending or relevant bar experience within a quality hospitality environment, with good knowledge of classic cocktails and core techniques.
• Curiosity about seasonal ingredients, food and flavour, and an interest in developing alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks that complement a menu.
• Enthusiasm to develop wine knowledge.
• Pride in presentation, close attention to detail and the ability to remain calm, organised and efficient during busy service.
• Confident communication and a collaborative approach to working with kitchen, bar and floor colleagues.
• A willingness to contribute ideas, learn from feedback and develop skills.
• Puts people first and brings warmth, confidence and personality to service.
• Cares about food, provenance and the details that create memorable experiences.
• Stays curious, shares knowledge and keeps developing their craft.
• Acts with integrity and fairness, supporting the people around them.
• Extensive mixology or cocktail-development experience is not required.

• Existing wine knowledge is advantageous.

• Primary area of work is Nettle, a rooftop restaurant at The Conduit, Covent Garden.

• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, an additional birthday day off and the option to purchase extra leave, with part-time entitlement adjusted accordingly.
• Healthcare and wellbeing support, including Medicash, Aviva Digicare, life assurance and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Meals on duty, a pension scheme and shopping, travel, entertainment and fitness discounts through Perks at Work.
• Supportive family benefits, including additional leave following maternity leave and a day off for your baby's first birthday.
• Ongoing training and development, career pathways, paid professional subscriptions and financial wellbeing support.