Job Description

Front of House Team & Bartenders -- Opening Team

The Brook & Badger, Fulham (SW6)

Full-time & Part-time | Basic hourly rate + attractive tronc

Opening:

Last week of November (paid training starts mid-November)

About The Brook & Badger

From The Mote Group--the team behind Brook House (Fulham, 2 AA Rosettes; Estrella Top 100 recognition incl. Best Front of House Team) and Brooke (Clapham, Estrella Top 100 recognition)--comes a new neighbourhood flagship:

The Brook & Badger

.
Expect

independent British and international brews on tap

,

artisan spirits & liqueurs

, and a

beautifully curated wine list

built for discovery.

The Opportunity

We're building an elite opening team to set the service bar on day one: pace without panic, product knowledge that sells, and hospitality that lands.

What You'll Do

Own the guest journey:

greet, read the table, recommend with credibility, close the loop on feedback.

Bar excellence (for Bartenders):

perfect pours, cocktail fundamentals, cellar & line checks, speed + accuracy.

Sales with integrity:

story-led beer/wine/spirits recommendations, smart pairing, confident upsell.

Operational rhythm:

sections that flow, ticket times that hold, standards that stick.

Culture carrier:

punctual, coachable, solutions-first; you lift the room with your presence.

You'll Bring

Hospitality IQ

and a

guest-first mindset

--you make the right call under pressure.

FOH/bar experience

in quality pubs/bistros

preferred

; high-velocity learners with grit absolutely welcome.

Confident, concise communication

; immaculate

presentation & hygiene

standards.

Reliability and rhythm:

punctual, organised, solutions-first; you keep sections flowing and ticket times tight.

Flexibility

for evenings/weekends on a fair rota. Level 2

Food Hygiene Certificate

(preferred).
We're an equal-opportunity employer. We hire on capability, character, and potential--graduates and career-changers welcome.

What's In It For You

Basic hourly rate + attractive tronc

Structured training:

on-the-job pathways,

WSET support

,

cellar craft

,

first-aid

, and

off-site supplier training & industry-recognised certification

Supplier trips & weekly tastings

to deepen product knowledge

Delicious staff meals on shift

50% team discount

on food & drink across the group

Progression runway:

clear steps to Senior, Supervisor, or Trainer as we scale

Predictable scheduling:

rotas issued in advance; holiday, pension, EAP

Plus:

casual dress, team events, mentoring programme, wellbeing support, referral bonuses, and excellent transport links (Fulham Broadway)

Shift Patterns

FT:

~30-45 hrs/week (4-8 shifts)

PT:

16-30 hrs/week (2-4 shifts)

Launch Timelines

Paid training:

mid-November

Doors open:

last week of November

The Hiring Process (fast & no-nonsense)

Apply on Indeed with a short CV 15-minute phone call

3-hour trial shift

at

Brook House, Fulham

, shoulder-to-shoulder with our

award-winning FOH team

Successful candidates are offered a role upon completing the trial

Onboarding training & shifts will take place at Brook House

as we complete our stunning new pub.

Logistics & Location

Contract:

Permanent (Full-time & Part-time)

Work location:

In person,

London SW6 6AY

Commute/relocate:

you can reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting

Stand-Out Application Prompt

Alongside your CV, add

2-3 lines

on something that caught your eye on the social channels of

Brooke

or

Brook House

--and why it resonates with you as hospitality done right.

Ready to help launch Fulham's next local? Apply now

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-16.61 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 45 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:

London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Looking at the Social Media of our sister sites, Brooke & Brook House, what catches your eye most?
Experience:

Hospitality: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Location:

London (preferred)
Work Location: In person