Job Description

About Us

We're more than just a restaurant. At The Bird's Nest, we fire up Neapolitan pizzas and shake up ever-evolving cocktails in the heart of Brixton, creating a warm, welcoming spot where our community can unwind and connect.

What You'll Do

Shake and stir:

You'll master both our signature recipes and classic cocktails, fast, flawless and with your own creative twist.

Menu magic:

You'll help us craft seasonal specials, experimenting with local ingredients, syrups, bitters and garnishes.

Connect and delight:

You'll read the room, recommend the perfect drink and share the story behind every cocktail.

Take initiative in daily bar operations:

You'll chip in with stock checks, ordering, rotation and general upkeep to help the team run smoothly.

Keep it pristine:

You'll maintain your station stocked, prepped and sparkling; run opening and closing checks; and handle the till with precision.

Guard our standards:

You'll taste-test, track inventory and ensure we stay fully compliant with licensing and health and safety.

Team up:

You'll work closely with kitchen and front-of-house teams to keep service seamless, especially when we're at full tilt.
Who You Are

Mixology pro:

You've got two or more years in a busy bar, deep spirits knowledge and real mixology chops.

Inventive:

You love riffing on classics and devising fresh, exciting cocktails.

People-first:

You're warm and confident, making every guest feel at home.

Calm under fire:

You thrive in the rush, fast, precise and unfazed.

Collaborative:

You jump in wherever we need you and share your skills freely.

Flexible:

You're happy with evening and weekend shifts and can roll with last-minute changes.
Why We're Great to Work With

Creative freedom:

We fund rotating spirits and house-made ingredients so you can let your imagination run wild.

Real perks:

We offer generous staff discounts on food and sauna sessions.

Growth path:

We'll help you step up to senior bartender or guest-mixologist roles as we grow.

Community vibe:

We're a tight-knit team building Brixton's favourite hangout together.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.85 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 45 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Store discount
Experience:

Mixologist : 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person