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Bartender
Role summary
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The Bartender at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, prepares and serves cocktails, wine, spirits and other beverages to luxury-hotel standards. The role requires previous bartending experience, strong knowledge of drinks and cocktail preparation, excellent English communication, and a genuine focus on guest service. Candidates should be confident, professional and personable, with good attention to detail and the ability to remain composed during busy service. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays is expected. Experience in a five-star hotel, fine-dining restaurant or high-end cocktail bar is advantageous. The successful candidate will maintain a clean, well-stocked bar, follow licensing and hygiene procedures, support the wider food-and-beverage team, and create warm, memorable experiences for guests.
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How it works
How it works: Hotel jobs cannot be sponsored since July 2025; only youth schemes remain.
Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Live-in common in rural hotels |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals common |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | 100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent or seasonal |
| Leave | 28 days |
| Income tax | About 14% in all at GBP 25,000 |
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About Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is an internationally recognised luxury-hospitality company known for exceptional service, elegant properties and distinctive guest experiences. The group operates luxury hotels, resorts and residences in major cities and leisure destinations worldwide. Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, is a landmark five-star hotel overlooking Hyde Park and Knightsbridge. It combines refined accommodation with acclaimed restaurants and bars, a spa, attentive personal service and a strong sense of place. The hotel serves an international clientele, including leisure travellers, business guests and high-profile visitors. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate courtesy, discretion, teamwork and meticulous attention to detail. The company also promotes professional development and an inclusive working environment, making it a respected employer for people seeking long-term careers in luxury hospitality.