Senior Mixologist

Senior Mixologist ***Luxury Hotel in London***

Incredible Benefits

We are seeking a talented Senior Mixologist to join our team. If you have a passion for crafting exceptional cocktails and delivering personalised service, this is an incredible opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Mixologist in a hotel setting, with excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude toward training and development. This position will report directly to the Bar Manager.

Location: The Milestone Hotel, Kensington

Employment Type: Full-time 

Working Pattern: Shift work (5 days on, 2 days off) 

Salary: up to £35,000 per annum including service 

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to be recognised as an industry leader in hospitality and people development. We were named Best Employer at the 2025 Cateys and received the prestigious AA’s Hotel Group of the Year award for 2024. We are especially proud of our dedication to developing our people, having received the Princess Royal Training Award three times (2017, 2020, and 2023) from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple accolades including Top Employer in the United Kingdom for both 2024 and 2025, a certification of our outstanding employee conditions and commitment to workplace excellence and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys.

The Milestone Hotel and Residences part of the Red Carnation Hotels , is a beautiful five star hotel located opposite Kensington Palace Gardens and close to The Royal Albert Hall. This property has 43 individually designed bedrooms, 13 luxury suites and 6 long-stay apartments, a classic lounge area for Afternoon Tea, a modern Stables Bar and a 2 Rosettes restaurant, named Cheneston's.  

Key Responsibilities of a Senior Mixologist:

• Crafting exquisite cocktails and drinks while consistently delivering exceptional service to guests.
• Ensuring the bar area and surrounding tables are impeccably set up and maintained to the highest standards.
• Working across all areas of the bar, contributing to a smooth and efficient operation.
• Preparing a variety of drinks, cocktails, and food offerings, tailoring recommendations to guest preferences.
• Demonstrating strong menu knowledge, offering expert advice and suggestions to guests.
• Support the Food & Beverage Manager in ensuring smooth daily operations and service excellence.

What are we looking for?

• A professional with proven experience in high-standard bar operations, ideally in a supervisory or senior role.
• A true passion for food, beverages, and delivering top-tier guest experiences.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and inspire a team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and guest focus.
• Well-organised, calm under pressure, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

 What’s in it for you?

• Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
• Excellent service charge added to your salary every month. 
• Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
• Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600. 
• Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave. 
• 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets. 
• Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide. 
• Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community.
• Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees. 
• Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
• Social and team building events per hotel. 
• Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services. 

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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