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Bartender
Drake & MorganBreakroom Rating
Rating based on 18 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
- People enjoy this job
- Respectful managers
- Learn new skills
About the job
Job description from Drake & Morgan
Full time Bartenders wanted for Drake & Morgan’s Bars & Restaurants
If you love what you do, then we want to hear from you, as a role at Drake & Morgan could be the next step in your career development, and not just another job.
All applicants should have outstanding product knowledge, attention to detail and an ambition to redefine the service industry. Excellent communication skills are essential as we are looking for applicants who are able to interact freely with the team and delight customers in service.
What’s in it for you?
We offer competitive hourly rates, great service charge, cash tips and huge opportunities to progress into bigger roles in the future.
• Career progression
• Meals on duty
• Full cocktail/ wine/ barista training
• Company trips & incentives
• Tips & Service charge
• Staff Parties & Events
• Great team culture
• Your Birthday off & paid
Drake and Morgan is the most progressive and dynamic bar/restaurant company in London. Our vibrant, individually designed venues in The City, Canary Wharf, Bankside & Kings Cross have become the most talked about brand in London, not to mention our venues in Manchester & at Heathrow Airport.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK
About Drake & Morgan
Drake & Morgan operate restaurants and bars.
The best things about working at Drake & Morgan
- 77% say they have opportunities for progression
- 70% say they enjoy their job
Featured by Drake & Morgan, based on 18 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
Perks of working at Drake & Morgan from Drake & Morgan
- 🍔 Meals on duty
- 🎁 Paid day off on your Birthday
- 🚲 Cycle to work scheme
- 💰 Instant access to your wage and discount vouchers with Wagestream
- 👍 Training and development opportunities
Company values from Drake & Morgan
BE PASSIONATE Act with the heart in all we do….care for our customers, each other, our supplier’s, our partners, our investors and the environment. BE RESPECTFUL Consider others first, treat them as you would like to be treated. BE FUN-LOVING Enjoy yourself, focus on the positive and have a play. BE CURIOUS Seek new opportunities and new ways to expand your mind, the business and each other. Create and innovate.
What Drake & Morgan employees say
18 Drake & Morgan employees have taken the Breakroom Quiz and told us what it’s really like to work there. Here’s everything they have told us:
Breakroom Rating for Drake & Morgan
Drake & Morgan
Based on 18 employees from Drake & Morgan who took the Breakroom Quiz
Restaurants average
Based on 15,757 employees from restaurants who took the Breakroom Quiz
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Drake & Morgan pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
36% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Drake & Morgan get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
71% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Drake & Morgan pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
92% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Drake & Morgan do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
50% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Drake & Morgan?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 86% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 14% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people worry about their hours
Do workers at Drake & Morgan worry about hours?
Most people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
73% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Drake & Morgan workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
64% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Drake & Morgan workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
86% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Drake & Morgan?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
77% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Drake & Morgan managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
42% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Drake & Morgan?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
55% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Drake & Morgan feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Drake & Morgan get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
62% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Drake & Morgan?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
85% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Drake & Morgan enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
70% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and August 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Drake & Morgan recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Drake & Morgan?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
46% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Most people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Drake & Morgan?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 77% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Drake & Morgan head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
85% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Drake & Morgan is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
58% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
Drake & Morgan job reviews
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Best thing
The different events in a day
Worst thing
The organisation, pay and hours
2.0Drake & Morgan Employee, October 2023
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Best thing
companionship, patience, trust,
creativityWorst thing
depressing micro-managers
7.1Drake & Morgan Commis chef, November 2022
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Best thing
Atmosphere, and good co-worker
Worst thing
Money, stress, pressure, and unprofessional managers and untrained staff
2.3Drake & Morgan Employee, October 2022
Breakroom’s rough guide to being a bar staff member
Bar staff
Bar staff serve drinks and food to customers in pubs, restaurants and hotels
What you’ll do as bar staff:
- Serve drinks and food
- Deal with customers
- Take payments
- Be responsible for health and safety
- Take orders and listen to customers
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Physical activities
- Walking
- Wearing a uniform
- Anti-social hours
- Dealing with customers
- Using a computer
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