Head Bartender

At Corrochio's, we are not simply looking to fill a position. We are looking for a Head Bartender with creativity, a genuine passion for drinks and hospitality, and a real interest in people: someone who wants to shape our bar programme and grow with us.To be honest with you from the start: if you are only looking for a job, we are not the right fit for you.If you are looking for a place to create, to lead and to build something you are proud of, we would love to hear from you.About Corrochio'sCorrochio's is a Mexican restaurant and bar in the heart of Dalston, open since 2021. We bring three distinct spaces together under one roof:Cocina: our restaurant and terrace upstairs, with its own barCinco: a speakeasy-style cocktail and agave bar downstairsCantina: our late-night club, with DJs until 2am on Fridays and SaturdaysOur guests consistently highlight the same things: friendly, knowledgeable people, authentic food and outstanding margaritas. That is what we stand for: honest hospitality, delivered properly and with care.Where we are headingWe are currently building a dedicated cocktail kitchen downstairs, a space to prepare, test and develop new drinks to a consistently high standard.Alongside this, we are introducing clear systems across the business so our team can focus on what matters most: the guest and the quality of every drink. We see the bar as one connected chain: preparation, timing, execution, cost, labour, the way we sell and the way we deliver. When each step is right, the result follows.Corrochio's is growing, and we are looking forward to expanding further in the years ahead. As the business grows, so will the opportunities for the people who help build it, and we want the right person to grow with us.The roleLead the bars on shift across Cinco, Cantina and Cocina, setting and upholding the standard in eachDevelop new drinks in the cocktail kitchen, including seasonal specials, house syrups and new menus, taking each idea from concept to tested specification and costed recipeEnsure consistency, so every drink is made to specification in every barOrganise preparation so each bar is fully ready before service: prep lists, pars, batches and labellingTrain and develop the bar team through tastings, product knowledge (particularly agave), technique and selling skillsUnderstand the numbers behind each drink, including cost, GP and waste, and help keep them on targetContribute ideas for menus, tastings and events, and help us continually improveAbout youExperienced bartender from a high-volume cocktail bar, either ready for your first leadership role or already leading a teamCreative and curious, with a strong palate and a genuine interest in agave, mezcal and Mexican ingredients, or a strong desire to learnPeople-focused, with care for both guests and colleagues, and an understanding that the atmosphere of a bar starts with its teamProfessional and solution-focused, with consistently high standards from opening through to closeCalm and efficient under pressure, without compromising on qualityCommitted to learning and open to feedbackWhat we offerInvestment in your development: dedicated time with our General Manager, training and a structured development plan with goals agreed togetherCreative input: a cocktail kitchen in which to develop your ideasReal career progression: as the business expands, new roles and opportunities will open up, and we want to fill them from withinCompetitive Pay/h from £18.50 (To be discussed based on experience)Staff food on shift and staff discountHoliday, pension and other benefitsA supportive, close-knit team and food and drinks we are proud of.