Bartender

Bartender - Hoppers Soho

Hoppers, the much-talked-about restaurant in the heart of Soho, is seeking a Bartender for its bustling, casual dining concept. With a menu inspired by the roadside shacks of Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu served in a vibrant dining room, Hoppers is a fun and lively workplace to join.

The successful Bartender will receive:
• Guaranteed days off on Sundays;
• A personalised learning and development plan to develop your skills and knowledge;
• Career progression within a fast-growing, critically-acclaimed restaurant group;
• 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants;
• Employee referral scheme;
• Discounted gym membership;
• Employee of the Month and Long Service awards;
• Childcare scheme;
• Free meals on duty;
• 28 days’ holiday per year;
• Epic staff parties.

If you have previous experience as a Bartender in a quality bar or restaurant, combined with a highly personable nature, oodles of creativity and flair, and a passion for delivering an exceptional guest experience, then we want to hear from you.

To be the best, come and work with the best! JKS Restaurants boasts an extremely talented Group Bar Team who are eager to impart their knowledge and encourage passionate bartenders to reach their personal and career goals:

James Stevenson
The Hoppers bar programme is fronted by award-winning Group Bar Manager, James Stevenson, (formerly of Talented Mr Fox, Peg and Patriot, Whistling Shop) who has been at the helm of some of the best bars in the world for the past 5 years whilst consulting on beverage programmes for fine dining chefs around the UK and the world. Having been listed in the ‘World’s 50 Best Bars’ consecutively, James has been part of and fronted teams that have received multiple ‘Tales of the Cocktail Spirted Awards’ nominations, including ‘Best New Bar’, ‘Best Drinks Menu’ and ‘Best Drinks Selection’ whilst also winning UK cocktail competitions, and ‘Diplomatico World Tournament 2014’ and competing globally. James also owns the East London gin company ‘Wolfs Nose’ where he resides as founder and head distiller.

Maya Tarrant
Heading up bar training and bartender development for Hoppers is award-winning Bartender, Maya Tarrant, whose last position was Head Bartender at ‘The Blind Pig’, winning the ‘Tales of the Cocktail

Spirted Award’ for ‘Best Restaurant Bar in the World’. Alongside her role at JKS Restaurants, Maya works is a consultant and trainer for spirit brands.

• Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand 2016
• Ranked 13th in National Restaurant Awards 2017
• Tatler - Restaurant of the Year 2016
• “This is a restaurant with a really spectacular, impressive, authentic, confident and swaggering kitchen.” AA Gill, The Sunday Times Magazine

Bartender - Hoppers Soho

Hoppers, the much-talked-about restaurant in the heart of Soho, is seeking a Bartender for its bustling, casual dining concept. With a menu inspired by the roadside shacks of Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu served in a vibrant dining room, Hoppers is a fun and lively workplace to join.

The successful Bartender will receive:
• Guaranteed days off on Sundays;
• A personalised learning and development plan to develop your skills and knowledge;
• Career progression within a fast-growing, critically-acclaimed restaurant group;
• 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants;
• Employee referral scheme;
• Discounted gym membership;
• Employee of the Month and Long Service awards;
• Childcare scheme;
• Free meals on duty;
• 28 days’ holiday per year;
• Epic staff parties.

If you have previous experience as a Bartender in a quality bar or restaurant, combined with a highly personable nature, oodles of creativity and flair, and a passion for delivering an exceptional guest experience, then we want to hear from you.

To be the best, come and work with the best! JKS Restaurants boasts an extremely talented Group Bar Team who are eager to impart their knowledge and encourage passionate bartenders to reach their personal and career goals:

James Stevenson
The Hoppers bar programme is fronted by award-winning Group Bar Manager, James Stevenson, (formerly of Talented Mr Fox, Peg and Patriot, Whistling Shop) who has been at the helm of some of the best bars in the world for the past 5 years whilst consulting on beverage programmes for fine dining chefs around the UK and the world. Having been listed in the ‘World’s 50 Best Bars’ consecutively, James has been part of and fronted teams that have received multiple ‘Tales of the Cocktail Spirted Awards’ nominations, including ‘Best New Bar’, ‘Best Drinks Menu’ and ‘Best Drinks Selection’ whilst also winning UK cocktail competitions, and ‘Diplomatico World Tournament 2014’ and competing globally. James also owns the East London gin company ‘Wolfs Nose’ where he resides as founder and head distiller.

Maya Tarrant
Heading up bar training and bartender development for Hoppers is award-winning Bartender, Maya Tarrant, whose last position was Head Bartender at ‘The Blind Pig’, winning the ‘Tales of the Cocktail

Spirted Award’ for ‘Best Restaurant Bar in the World’. Alongside her role at JKS Restaurants, Maya works is a consultant and trainer for spirit brands.

• Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand 2016
• Ranked 13th in National Restaurant Awards 2017
• Tatler - Restaurant of the Year 2016
• “This is a restaurant with a really spectacular, impressive, authentic, confident and swaggering kitchen.” AA Gill, The Sunday Times Magazine