Head Bartender

HiStory Hospitality

Saint IvesUp to £45,000 per yerFull time

HiStory Hospitality is looking for a Head Bartender to lead the bar program at an exciting new opening in Cornwall. You will be a hands-on, passionate, and creative leader responsible for developing a progressive drinks program that complements the restaurant’s innovative culinary vision, delivering exceptional experiences for every guest in a dynamic and inspiring environment.


What We Can Offer You at Restaurant Story

  • 50% staff discount across all restaurants within the group
  • Team referral bonus up to £2,000
  • Additional paid day off for your birthday
  • Staff meal and drinks while on shift
  • Regular and calendared staff socials
  • Access to Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme where advice and counselling are available to assist with mental health
  • Investment in training and development with qualifications across Wine, H&S, Food Safety and HR


Head Bartender Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Head Bartender or Bar Manager in a high-end or Michelin-rated environment
  • Proven ability to design and implement an innovative cocktail and beverage program
  • Deep knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, and wine
  • Skilled in training, inspiring, and developing a team to deliver world-class service
  • Understanding of bar financials, stock management, and cost control
  • Enthusiastic, creative, and proactive with exceptional attention to detail
  • Passionate about hospitality and storytelling through drinks
  • A warm, engaging personality and the desire to grow within an ambitious and expanding restaurant group


We strive to be a company that is inclusive in terms of age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, and ethnicity, and to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be happy at work. We’d love to hear from you if you’re a creative, motivated Head Bartender ready to build something truly special.


Tom Sellers

Hailing from Nottingham, Tom Sellers is a two Michelin-starred Chef who opened his first restaurant, Restaurant Story, at 26. At launch, Tom’s unique approach garnered significant critical acclaim, being awarded a Michelin Star just five months after opening, with a second star following in 2021. Tom learned his craft from some of the world’s most influential Chefs and spent time working alongside the likes of Tom Aikens in London, Thomas Keller at three Michelin-starred Per Se in New York, and René Redzepi at two Michelin-starred Noma in Copenhagen, all before the age of 21. Story Cellar, a Parisian-inspired rotisserie restaurant, opened in 2023 to much critical acclaim, followed by Dovetale at 1 Hotel Mayfair — a sustainably minded, produce-led restaurant featuring reimagined European classics, dishes cooked over the grill, and an abundant raw bar.