ROOFTOP BAR BACK · £13.73 PER HOUR (INCL. TRONC) + ADDITIONAL TIPS & COMPANY BENEFITS · FULL-TIME (40 HRS) · KINGS CROSS · MIDNIGHT FINISH ·

The Standard sets the bar high again this Spring / Summer with the relaunch of The Rooftop, an open-air bar and terrace that turns the London skyline into the perfect backdrop for cocktails, beers, pizza, and great music. Work with unparalleled views from our 11th floor rooftop bar in central London, with opportunities to transfer within the hotel’s restaurants and bars thereafter.
Back by popular demand, we are again celebrating our legendary rooftop bars and clubs in New York; open to guests and visitors throughout the summer, and hired out for private and music events, The Rooftop is our summer stage for striking parties and performances. Joyful, playful, and picturesque, The Rooftop is a hidden gem set high above the beaten path.
We are now looking for experienced Bar Back to join The Rooftop opening team.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A BAR BACK FOR THE ROOFTOP

‘Standard People’ are at the heart of our brand; dynamic, vivid, and engaging. Whilst prior experience as a Bar Back is essential for this role, you will also have an uncompromised and natural flair for organisation and service. You will need…

• Prior experience as a Bar Back or Bartender with the ability to engage and connect with a wide range of guests from different backgrounds, ideally gained in a similar ‘Lifestyle’ boutique hotel, destination restaurant, high-quality pop-up, or cocktail bar
• Confidence in restaurant operations and the order of service, with a good knowledge of food and drinks
• Highly social, motivated, and pro-active; acting with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
• Hands on approach to service and happy to work outside for your entire shift
• Available full-time with full flexibility to work Monday–Sunday (in inclement weather The Rooftop closes and shifts are reallocated within the hotel’s restaurants and bars)
• Available for the entire Rooftop season (initial contracts are fixed-term April – October, with the opportunity to transfer within the hotel’s restaurants and bars thereafter)
• In addition to those with experience we are actively seeking candidates with a diverse range of lifestyle skills and welcome applications from those in the arts, music and entertainment industries

If you think you have what it takes to be a Rooftop Bar Back at The Standard, we’d love to hear from you!
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing employment.

YOUR ROLE

As the Rooftop Bar Back, you will become part of an exceptional team that will launch this exciting venue onto the London scene.
You will be passionate about service, with an strong working knowledge of bar & restaurant operations, and order of service. We expect very busy days, so prior experience working in a high-volume venue is important – as is a love of the outdoors!
You also need to be highly organised, proactive, social, upbeat, and friendly; confident and able to handle pressure well; thrive in a busy high-volume, high-energy environment and manage multiple tasks ease.

‘Standard People’ are at the heart of our brand; dynamic, vivid, and engaging. Whilst prior experience as a Bar Back is essential for this role, you will also have an uncompromised and natural flair for organisation and service. You will need…

• Prior experience as a Bar Back or Bartender with the ability to engage and connect with a wide range of guests from different backgrounds, ideally gained in a similar ‘Lifestyle’ boutique hotel, destination restaurant, high-quality pop-up, or cocktail bar
• Confidence in restaurant operations and the order of service, with a good knowledge of food and drinks
• Highly social, motivated, and pro-active; acting with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
• Hands on approach to service and happy to work outside for your entire shift
• Available full-time with full flexibility to work Monday–Sunday (in inclement weather The Rooftop closes and shifts are reallocated within the hotel’s restaurants and bars)
• Available for the entire Rooftop season (initial contracts are fixed-term April – October, with the opportunity to transfer within the hotel’s restaurants and bars thereafter)
• In addition to those with experience we are actively seeking candidates with a diverse range of lifestyle skills and welcome applications from those in the arts, music and entertainment industrie