Cocktail Bartender

We are proud to be recognised as one of the best places to work in Hospitality. Looking after people is at the core of what we do and we work hard to make life at Dishoom the best it can be. Since 2010, our restaurants have celebrated the Irani cafes and all of the food and drink of Bombay. We have Dishoom Cafes across London, Edinburgh, Manchester and Birmingham. Our Permit Rooms can be found in Brighton, Cambridge and Oxford, with our newest Bar-Cafe opened in Portobello this Spring! Plus, we have kitchens across London to ensure our guests can enjoy our food at home!

Our restaurants are busy, bustling places, full to the brim with Bombay food and culture and a very big-hearted and talented team who will support you from day one. We care deeply about looking after our team and work hard to make life at Dishoom the best it can be. This is a place where people can learn, grow and develop skills that will stand them in good stead for a lifetime. Above all, we care about making Dishoom a place where jobs turn into satisfying and long-lasting careers.

What to expect:

• Free team meals every shift, plus all the Chai you can drink!
• £17-£18 per hour inclusive of tronc (based on the last 3-month’s average). We pay on a monthly basis.
• A full-time role working across 5 days, Monday – Sunday availability required.
• A weekly changing rota provided at least 6 days in advance.
• We’re an all day dining Cafe, meaning our teams work a variety of daytime and evening shifts (not the usual always late nights!)
• Access to our award-winning training programmes and support. We focus on your development from day one and proudly promoted 211 Dishoomwalles last year!
• The usual number of days holiday a year – paid for at your usual rate. Our sites are closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and if you have children, we’ll provide one extra day to take them to their first day at school.
• Smart casual and comfortable is key, and of course trainers are fine.

Have you got Seva?

In Dishoom, we see every team member as valuable and important to ensuring the all-around brilliant experience for our guests.

We’re looking for talented and dedicated people to join us as a Cocktail Bartender.

As a Cocktail Bartender:

• You’re obsessed about drink quality; despite the busy environment, you still create each drink to perfection.
• Make every coffee and cup of Chai, with the same importance as the first one of the day.
• Greet our guests day or night with a smile and bar chat that makes them instantly feel welcomed.

So what are we looking for?

• Previous work experience as a Cocktail Bartender – at least 1 year minimum, in a high volume restaurant/ bar environment, with knowledge of all of the classics.
• Ready to learn – we want to set you up for success in your first couple of months with us, and gradually get you to a place where you are transporting our guests to Bombay with your knowledge of our drinks and dishes. To do this, we’ll ensure:
• You’ll have an initial training period learning about Dishoom, our drinks and bar operation.
• 3 months of putting that into practice (non guest facing) in a high volume busy bar environment and perfecting your tipples.
• A desire to to grow – we only promote our Shift Leaders, as well as Head and Deputy Bartenders from within. Plus our award-winning Babu (Manager) Masterclass programme supports our teams with the tools to be our future leaders.

At Dishoom – everyone is welcome. We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply for roles with us.