Senior Bartender

Through an unmarked door, descend the stairs from Denman Street to SOMA Soho, an award-winning underground speakeasy cocktail bar. Prop up at the statement stainless steel counter and observe our world-class bartenders create cocktails inspired by the Indian subcontinent and beyond. SOMA Soho is the ultimate late-night cocktail bar in Soho, open into the early hours of the morning every day.

THE GROUP

Kricket is a collection of modern Indian restaurants that combine British ingredients with the flavours and aromas of India. Having started life in a 20-seater shipping container at Pop Brixton, Kricket now operates permanent locations in Brixton, Canary Wharf, Shoreditch and Soho, alongside our award-winning bar concept, SOMA. The group is looking to grow further in London and internationally.

Recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 , Kricket is proud to be a progressive, people-focused hospitality group. With exciting plans for growth across London and internationally, this is a fantastic time to join our journey We believe in a culture that promotes inclusivity and respect- everyone is welcome.

THE ROLE

At SOMA, we offer the best form of hospitality alongside drinks crafted using modern techniques and culinary skills- we prep hard and work smart. As our Senior bartender, you’ll ooze confidence working behind the bar with extensive cocktail knowledge. We're looking for a candidate to be a key partner to our bar management team. You'll ensure our day-to-day operations run flawlessly while collaborating with senior management to drive improvements across the board. Your passion for fostering a people-first culture and delivering best-in-class service will be instrumental in helping us grow and evolve.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A leader with empathy, whose primary role is to take care of the people on your team.
• A charismatic and engaging personality who understands our brand, team culture, and, most of all, our customers.
• Someone with positive leadership qualities who can inspire and drive employee engagement to our usual SOMA service standards.
• Passion for service, people, and hospitality
• A genuine passion for cocktails, flavour and the craft of bartending

WHAT WE OFFER

Reward Yourself

• 50% off the total bill, across the group at any time, any day, for you and up to 3 guests.
• Cost price wine.
• Extra day of holiday after two years with the company (capped at 35 days).
• Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day off.
• Up to 30% off at our sister restaurant, Lina Stores.
• Employee referral scheme up to £500.

Be Yourself

• Membership to Hospitality Rewards, with 24/7 access to its Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental, emotional, and financial support alongside hundreds of discounts.
• Access to Wagestream, which allows you to access a portion of your earned wages in real-time.
• Loyalty rewards, including a 5-year anniversary dinner with the founders, a once-in-a-lifetime trip to India, and a 5-week paid sabbatical.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay & Baby First Aid classes for new parents.
• Free mortgage advice.

Progress Yourself

• Personal development plans.
• Regular training sessions (both internal and external).
• WSET courses for relevant roles.
• Regular supplier trips.

We believe in a culture that promotes inclusivity and respect - everyone is welcome. Be part of a Team that cares!