Head Bartender

MJMK Restaurants

Charlotte Street•Up to £16.77 ph depending on experience•Full time

Head Bartender - Candidates Requirement

  • Lead regular bar tastings and briefings on cocktails, spirits, and beverage offerings.
  • Train and coach the bar and floor teams on service standards and product knowledge.
  • Set the tone by leading by example and creating a culture of consistency and professionalism.
  • Support a collaborative working relationship with the restaurant and kitchen teams.
  • Mentor new team members on all aspects of bar service and house standards.
  • Ensure all drinks are served to spec, with attention to detail and presentation.
  • Ensure correct pouring, batching, and preparation standards are consistently met.
  • Oversee the use of correct glassware, garnishes, and service temperatures.
  • Deliver a personalised and engaging bar experience that enhances guest satisfaction.
  • Interact confidently with guests at the bar and on the floor to promote beverage sales.
  • Resolve guest concerns professionally, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience.
  • Support the front-of-house team during service and lead by example at all times.
  • Look for opportunities to upsell and add value to the guest journey.
  • Oversee daily and weekly stock control, including ordering, receiving, and storage.
  • Ensure all bar products are correctly stored, labelled, and rotated.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised bar at all times.
  • Monitor beverage margins, help maintain target GP and manage wastage.
  • Report stock variances and collaborate with the General Manager on controls and improvements.


As a Head Bartender at Lisboeta, we can offer you:

  • 50% staff discount across all MJMK Restaurants.
  • Up to £500 team referral bonus.
  • Opportunity to develop your career with MJMK Restaurants.
  • Mental health and well-being assistance with Hospitality Action who can offer free advice and counselling if you’re struggling at work or at home.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after your first year with us.
  • An extra day’s holiday every year you’re with us up until 33 days.
  • An enhanced pension plan after you’ve worked with us for 5 years.

About Lisboeta


Lisboeta - literally meaning ‘a person from Lisbon’ - celebrates the lifestyle, tradition, and emotion of belonging. The restaurant, located on Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, was opened by MJMK in partnership with celebrity chef Nuno Mendes in 2022 and has been proud to receive much critical acclaim since opening. More recently, Lisboeta has been listed in both the Michelin guide and the World’s 50 Best Discovery list. As the restaurant continues its success, we’re looking for a talented Assistant General Manager to join the team, who will be responsible for running service across the restaurant and supporting the Restaurant and


About MJMK Restaurants


MJMK Restaurants own and operate a collection of award-winning restaurants. Founded in 2018 by lifelong friends Jake Kasumov and Marco Mendes, our journey began with Casa do Frango. In 2020, we partnered with chef patron Santiago Lastra to open KOL, a fine dining restaurant in Marylebone celebrating Mexican cuisine with British ingredients. KOL has since earned a Michelin Star, named No. 17 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.


In 2022, we launched Lisboeta, a premium restaurant in Fitzrovia with renowned Portuguese chef patron Nuno Mendes. 2024 saw two new ventures: Fonda, a contemporary Mexican concept in Mayfair - our second collaboration with Santiago Lastra - and AngloThai in Marylebone, a debut restaurant from husband-and-wife John and Desiree Chantarasak, blending Thai flavours with British ingredients. Within three months of opening, AngloThai earned a Michelin star.


In the 2025 National Restaurant Awards, AngloThai was named The Square Opening of the Year and ranked 7th in the Top 100 list, followed by KOL at number 50 and Lisboeta at 93rd place.