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Bar Host

Lightroom

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Overview

The Bar Host will support the Bar and Events team in the smooth running of the bar, both on a day-to-day basis and during events and private viewings
£13.85
per hour
London

Key information

Suitable candidates will be self motivated and have the ability to prioritise and manage their time and workload within a busy working environment. They will assist with stock management and sales.

Lightroom is a new permanent projection-based arts venue which opened in Kings Cross, London in February 2023. Created through a joint venture between 59 Studio and London Theatre Company, Lightroom creates remarkable artist-led shows for audiences in London and across the world.

About the role

  • Support cafe service during the day including preparation of speciality coffees 
  • Prepare and serve a diverse range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Interact with guests in a friendly and welcoming manner, taking and delivering drink orders
  • Driving sales and ensuring excellent customer service is being delivered at all times 
  • Deliver a welcoming environment for all visitors to Lightroom
  • Maintaining the cafe bar, follow opening and closing down procedures, ensuring the venue and service area are always clean, tidy, organised and stocked
  • Ensuring stock is displayed, readily available and have good product knowledge
  • Support the delivery of bespoke events in the venue
  • Report any maintenance issues
  • Knowledge of alcohol and service laws and the confidence to enforce them

Should you require any special assistance with your application, please reach out via email to recruitment@lightroom.uk or call 0330 500 2148.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity. We encourage applicants from different backgrounds and different experiences.

Requirements

Essential 

  • Previous bar and cafe experience
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Enthusiastic, responsible, proactive and flexible approach to work
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure in a busy and sometimes high-pressure environment
  • Security and safety conscious
  • Good level of IT literacy 
  • Articulate, good clear communicator who is proactive in their approach to work
  • Punctual and reliable
  • High standards of confidentiality, initiative and tact

Desirable 

  • Barista experience
  • Interest in the arts
  • Knowledge of Microsoft office and Smartsheet
  • Previous stock taking experience

Applications for this opportunity will close at 12pm on 13 August 2025 with interviews.