Restaurant jobs in Holloway Road Station

At InterContinental London Park Lane, we are currently looking for a Mixologist to join the team at The Arch Bar & Wellington Lounge with an immediate start.

Welcome to InterContinental London Park Lane

Located at one of the capital's most prestigious addresses, where the late Queen Elizabeth II once resided. Our hotel redefines traditional luxury, offering a blend of modernity and flexible sophistication in the heart of Mayfair. Inspired by its scenic views overlooking two Royal Parks, our establishment boasts elegant natural interiors and award-winning seasonal cuisine.

At InterContinental London Park Lane, we believe every drink tells a story. We are looking for a passionate, knowledgeable and charismatic Mixologist to join our luxury Food & Beverage team and create exceptional experiences for our guests.

As a Mixologist, you'll combine creativity with precision, crafting beautifully balanced cocktails using premium spirits and fresh ingredients while delivering intuitive, personalised service. You'll be a true ambassador for our bars, building genuine connections with guests and creating memorable moments that keep them coming back. By joining our team, you’ll be able to progress your career. We value and encourage your ideas, your development is supported, and there is genuine scope to grow your influence across the hotel’s beverage operation.

What you'll be doing

• Create exceptional classic and contemporary cocktails to the highest luxury standards.
• Deliver warm, personalised service, engaging with guests to understand their tastes and recommend the perfect drink.
• Share your knowledge of cocktails, premium spirits, wines and beverages with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Take ownership of the cocktail offering, with the opportunity to develop, evolve and curate the bar’s cocktail list in line with our luxury positioning, guest expectations and the latest industry trends.
• Prepare fresh ingredients, syrups, infusions and garnishes with exceptional attention to detail.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation and organisation behind the bar.
• Manage stock levels, reducing waste and supporting regular inventory counts.
• Ensure full compliance with licensing legislation, food safety and health & safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Food & Beverage team to deliver a seamless luxury guest experience.

What we're looking for

• You have previous experience as a Mixologist or Cocktail Bartender within a luxury hotel, premium cocktail bar or high-end hospitality venue.
• You live and breathe beverage and have your finger firmly on the pulse of the industry. You’re passionate about the latest trends, techniques, equipment, ingredients and innovations, always curious about what’s next and keen to bring that knowledge and creativity to every drink you create.
• You have excellent knowledge of classic cocktails, modern mixology techniques, premium spirits and flavour profiles.
• You have a genuine passion for creating memorable guest experiences through exceptional hospitality.
• You have outstanding communication skills with a naturally engaging and personable approach.
• You’re actively engaged with the industry, whether through cocktail competitions, events, networking, research or simply a relentless curiosity about what is happening in the world of drinks. You bring creativity, attention to detail and pride to everything you create, producing consistently high-quality drinks.
• You can remain calm, organised and composed in a fast-paced luxury environment.
• You’re flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

What we offer

In return, we'll provide you with a competitive salary and a great range of benefits. £17.82 per hour plus TRONC (average TRONC earnings of £800 per month full-time equivalent), paid overtime and great IHG perks, including:

• Free meals on duty.
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world for you and your friends & family.
• 50% discount in our F&B outlets.
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema with our Hapi benefits scheme.
• Our generous refer a friend scheme.
• Exclusive local discounts at Hard Rock Café, The Backroom Bar, El Pirata to name a few!

On top of these great benefits, we also provide:

• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, increasing to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated).
• Company sick pay and life insurance for every employee.
• Professional career development with our IHG Leadership programs plus access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities.

Most importantly, we’ll help you grow, develop you as an individual and inspire incredible.

If you're passionate about mixology, thrive on creating unforgettable guest experiences and want to be part of a team delivering world-class hospitality, we'd love to hear from you.

IHG has been recognised as a ‘Best Employer 2025’ in the UK by Mercer.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support at any stage, and your recruiter will assist you accordingly.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

Pay: From £17.82 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Work Location: In person