Bartender

Join our Family in Zylia – Arcade’s new Greek Cypriot Taverna! About Zylia Zylia is a small, soulful, 50-cover restaurant that brings the spirit of a real Cypriot village taverna into the heart of London. Inspired by the aromas of charcoal cooking, the warmth of Mediterranean hospitality, and the generosity of a homecooked meal, Zylia is a place full of energy, tradition, and heart.

About The Role We're looking for a talented Chef de Partie to support the kitchen team of our upcoming new opening in Covent Garden - Zylia! This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Chef from a high-volume, multi-cuisine background looking to take the next step in their career.

The ideal candidate has a passion for bold flavours, thrives in a high-energy environment, and is eager to develop their career within a fast-expanding restaurant group. This role will have a strong focus on open charcoal grill cooking, so previous experience working with open charcoal grills is essential.

As a successful Chef de Partie at Zylia - Covent Garden, you will:

• Provide top-tier hospitality by building professional, warm and genuine connections with our guests
• Manage your section like a pro, ensuring smooth bar service and happy guests
• Bring a good understanding of spirits, mixology techniques, and classic & modern cocktail recipes
• Follow all Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations like a champ
• Attend briefings, meetings, and training sessions to keep your skills sharp
• Get the opportunity to be cross trained across all areas of the restaurant!

We'd Love To Hear From You If You

• Bring experience in a similar role delivering high standard bar service
• Can make 5 classic cocktails from memory
• Are a creative thinker with a can-do attitude
• Bring excellent communication and rapport building skills
• Are passionate about bartending and creative when it comes to crafting and serving drinks
• Are a hospitality superstar who loves making guests feel special
• Bring strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks under pressure

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Benefits Of Being Part Of The Team Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:

• Refer a friend bonus
• Internal wage advance facility to instantly access the wages you’ve earned
• Delicious, seasonal meals when you’re at work
• A restaurant recognition budget for Birthday goodies and career milestones
• Dedicated staff chill out areas with kitchens and your own seating off the restaurant floor
• Balanced rotas. Your time outside of work is important to us
• 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
• 50% off food in JKS restaurants within Arcade for you and your loved ones
• Access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice and more through
• Hospitality Action 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year
• Summer and Christmas team parties where we all down tools and have some fun!