Cocktail Bartender

25 hours per week

KIBOU is an independent Japanese restaurant and bar with restaurants in Battersea, Cheltenham, Bristol, Solihull, Oxford and Cambridge.

We offer an extensive menu showcasing a variety of Japanese cuisine, served from a Sushi and Hot Food kitchen. The environments we create are stylish and fun, and our primary focus is on growing a team of people who take pride in delivering a truly standout experience.

We offer excellent training in a supportive environment, and there are great opportunities for progression within a dynamic and growing business.

We're looking for:

• Someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced restaurant and bar scene, all the while with a fun and creative team around you who are passionate about serving up high-quality cocktails, delicious plum wines, Japanese sake and more.
• Ideally, you'll already have some bar experience under your belt, but if you can bring bags of enthusiasm and energy to the table with a willingness to learn what we do here, we'd love for you to get in touch.
• A friendly personality and ability to work in a strong and highly motivated team is essential.
• If you have some interest in or knowledge of Japanese food and culture, we'd love to hear about that too!

KIBOU is are considerate and respectful employer, and we place team wellbeing at the heart of our operation.

We love our people and are thrilled to be growing our team!

Why work with us :

• A business with our people at its core, valuing individuals as much as the team
• A restaurant-led organisation that champions operational autonomy and the freedom to thrive, with opportunities to shape how the business evolves and grows.
• Personalised training programmes and development opportunities tailored to you
• 100% equal and transparent service charge policy
• Japanese culture & cuisine 101. Get to know Japanese food!
• Regular socials, including the annual KIBOU awards show and summer party
• Employee discounts when you dine in any of our restaurants
• Free meals cooked by your chefs, or generously discounted menu items on shift
• Professional confidential support with the wellness programme, Licensed Trade Charity
• Financial well-being with Hastee
• Enhanced Pension provision through Salary Exchange
• Recognised as being one of the Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2025 and 2026 by The Caterer