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Delano London brings the spirit and celebrated heritage of the iconic Delano Miami Beach to London, reimagined for a new generation. Set overlooking Kensington Gardens, the hotel will feature 67 rooms and suites, Lana Lusa, the legendary Rose Bar and Rose Lounge, alongside The Source wellness offering

is a place where personality, creativity and genuine connection come together. We value curiosity, individuality and a sense of fun, creating an environment where our people can be themselves while delivering thoughtful, intuitive and genuinely warm hospitality

We are seeking an exceptional to join the pre-opening team of Delano London. Reporting to the Bar Manager and working closely with the Director of Food & Beverage, you'll help bring Rose Bar to life while supporting a connected beverage experience across Lana Lusa, Room Service and Private Dining. You'll combine confident floor leadership, strong drinks knowledge and warm, intuitive hospitality with the energy and personality that define Delano

What you'll do

Support the Bar Manager in the day-to-day operation of Rose Bar, ensuring service feels polished, energetic, personal and never scripted

Lead shifts and maintain a visible presence during service, setting the pace on the floor and stepping in wherever the team needs support

Help shape and consistently deliver the Rose Bar guest journey, from first welcome and drink recommendations through to farewell

Coach, motivate and develop bartenders and bar backs through hands-on leadership, clear expectations and in-the-moment feedback

Support recruitment, onboarding and training of the opening bar team, embedding service standards, product knowledge, cocktail execution and genuine hospitality

Work closely with the Bar Manager on cocktail development, beverage standards, tastings, menu knowledge and seasonal activations

Maintain excellent mise en place, opening and closing procedures, stock organisation and bar presentation throughout service

Support stock control, ordering, transfers, inventories, wastage management and beverage GP, helping protect quality and commercial performance

Coordinate closely with Lana Lusa, Room Service and Private Dining so beverage service feels connected across the hotel

Handle guest feedback confidently and resolve issues quickly, turning recovery moments into positive experiences

Support VIPs, events, late-night service and hotel activations while maintaining licensing, responsible service and Health & Safety standards

Act as Manager on Duty for the bar when required and support the wider Food & Beverage operation with a collaborative, one-team approach

What we're looking for

You have strong supervisory or assistant management experience in a premium bar, luxury hotel, high-quality restaurant or lifestyle operation

You have excellent cocktail, spirits and beverage knowledge and are confident guiding both guests and team members

Previous pre-opening experience would be a real plus; you enjoy building standards, routines and culture from the ground up

You are a natural host and floor leader, combining attention to detail with warmth, personality and instinctive hospitality

You understand the commercial side of bar operations, including stock, wastage, beverage GP, labour and productivity

You coach by example, stay calm under pressure and know how to create energy without losing control of the operation

You are comfortable with POS, inventory and rota systems and are organised with opening, closing and cash procedures

You are flexible to work evenings, late nights, weekends and key hospitality moments

What's in it for you

The opportunity to launch Delano London and help shape the Food & Beverage experience from day one, with real influence over the culture and service style

Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that's committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand

The chance to challenge the norm and help create venues that can become both neighbourhood favourites and destinations in their own right, in an environment that is creative and rewarding

Become part of a team that's passionate about creating great hospitality experiences, bringing together design, dining, nightlife and culture in a distinctly Delano way

Plenty of opportunity for development as the hotel and the wider brand continue to grow

Be part of the team bringing an iconic brand into its next chapter. At Delano London, personality counts, ideas are welcomed and everyone plays a part in creating something memorable. We work hard, make it fun and look out for one another, with opportunities to learn, grow and build meaningful relationships across Delano, Ennismore and Accor