Hiring: Bar and Events Assistant

Written By Gareth Lewis Shelton

A new opportunity has arisen at The London Art Bar in Holborn. We are looking to hire a new Bar and Events Assistant, who can work across front of house to deliver an excellent customer experience. 

Flexibility is key to our business, and hours will be in the region of 20 hours per week in a shift pattern, usually Wednesday-Sunday, subject to negotiation. Events make up the majority of our activity and so availability across evenings and weekends is essential.

The role will include:

  • Bartending and general food and beverage preparation and service

  • Opening and closing of the venue

  • Events support and leadership, including set up, clean down, customer interaction and hands on support for the wider events team

  • Preparing, cleaning and maintaining food and beverage service areas in accordance with health and safety and food hygiene requirements

  • Food and beverage stock control, including supporting supplies management and deliveries

  • Undertaking event stock room management, ensuring stock levels are maintained and that kit is ready for use

  • Ensuring upkeep and cleanliness of events space during the day

  • Any other duties as agreed

Applicants will have experience of working in a food and beverage/hospitality setting, and will be able to demonstrate:

  • Experience working in a bar/restaurant setting, including basic cocktail knowledge

  • Awareness of relevant health and safety and legal requirements for the operation of a food and beverage establishment

  • A genuine desire to provide the best customer experience, constantly reviewing and evolving performance

  • An ability to work calmly under pressure and be able to multitask

  • Clear and effective communication skills

  • The ability to work will in in a team

  • A can-do and solution-focused attitude

In addition the ideal applicant will demonstrate:

  • Relevant qualifications in hospitality and food hygiene/safety

  • An interest in events and the creative industries

  • Knowledge and experience of additional bar service, including cocktail making and barista service

This role will report to the Manager of The London Art Bar. Pay is at £15 per hour (£29k pro rata), and will initially be on a contracted (self employed) basis.

To apply please send a covering letter explaining why you are interested in this role and how you meet the criteria and a copy of your CV to recruitment@popuppainting.com by 23:59 on 20 June 2025.

Gareth Lewis Shelton
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