Clubhouse Bartender & Barista, London Heathrow, UK

At Virgin Atlantic, we’re looking for passionate Bartenders & Baristas to join our iconic Clubhouse team at London Heathrow Airport, UK.

Known internally as 'Clubhouse Mixologist', whether you’re pouring the perfect espresso, crafting a classic cocktail, or recommending a guest’s new favourite drink, you’ll play a key role in creating memorable moments before our customers take to the skies. This isn’t just about mixing drinks, it’s about personality, energy and delivering brilliant hospitality.

If you love working with people, take pride in your craft, and thrive in a fast-paced, premium environment, we’d love to hear from you!

As part of our Clubhouse bar team, you’ll:

• Prepare and serve a wide range of premium beverages, including specialty coffees, teas, cocktails, wines, beers and soft drinks, in line with Clubhouse standards
• Create memorable experiences by delivering warm, authentic and personalised service to every guest
• Confidently work across both the coffee bar and beverage bar, adapting to the needs of the shift and supporting the wider team
• Use your product knowledge to make tailored food and drink recommendations that enhance each guest's experience
• Bring creativity by contributing ideas for seasonal beverages, signature serves and new flavour combinations
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-stocked workspace, ensuring high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety at all times
• Work closely with kitchen and front-of-house colleagues to deliver a seamless, premium guest experience
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where the role involves regular movement around the Clubhouse and periods of standing throughout your shift

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about hospitality and proud of the service they deliver. You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a bartender or barista in a busy hospitality environment is preferred for this role
• A genuine passion for creating memorable experiences and making every guest feel welcome
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to stay calm, organised and focused when things get busy
• A collaborative approach, bringing positive energy and supporting your team to create an exceptional experience together
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to connect with guests, understand their preferences and make thoughtful recommendations
• Pride in your personal presentation and a commitment to maintaining the highest uniform standards that our Clubhouses are known for
• Free to work different shifts between 05:00am and 23:00pm, including weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis
• Live in the UK, and be located within a 90-minute commutable distance from London Heathrow, Hounslow, UK
• Aged 18 years of age or over, and be able to acquire an airside pass ID that permits you to enter and work in restricted areas of London Heathrow airport is essential for this role

If you’re ready to bring great drinks, great service and great vibes to one of the world’s most iconic airport lounges, we’d love to welcome you onboard. If successful through the screening stage of your application, you'll be invited to complete our online video assessment. The final stage of the process will be an invitation to attend our in-person assessment centre in central London.

For more inspiration on becoming a member of our Clubhouse Bar team, please check out this video: https://youtu.be/KNDZtrQvXEo

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Virgin Atlantic, we believe everyone can take on the world - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique by upholding an inclusive environment in which we can all thrive so that everyone at Virgin Atlantic can be themselves and know they belong.

To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you’d like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team, ([email protected]) feeling confident that we’ve got your individual considerations covered.