Bartender
The BotanistThe Breakroom Take
- Great team mates
- People enjoy this job
- Respectful managers
About The Botanist
The Botanist is a cocktail bar company.
Job description from The Botanist
The Botanist are recruiting a Bartender!
We seek like-minded people who can help us truly entertain our guests, preparing our food with a flourish, served with unrivalled showmanship in our beautiful locations.
What will you do?
As a Bartender at The Botanist, you will be at the forefront of our bars, driving fun in your team, quality and standards. Guest experience will be at the heart of everything you do and your passion for all things "drinks" will shine through in every interaction with our guests.
Our Bartenders are industry-leading and your expertise will be the talk of the town. With our in depth and comprehensive bar training when you join, you will learn to become a highly-skilled, free-pouring, mixology legend!
What do you get? Our perks are next level.
- No matter your age, your hourly rate will be £11.44 or above.
- 50% discount you and up to 5 guests when dining at any of our restaurants.
- Free meals on shift - no ‘family’ meal here, you’ll chose from some of our most loved classics.
- Your birthday (and the day after) are guaranteed off!
- Education subsidies support you in achieving your personal growth goals.
- Tribes - will make you feel like a rockstar, with free events connecting you to the entire business.
It doesn’t end there... we’ve partnered with the best!
- Access to the TRONC pot via TiPJAR
- Wagestream helps you plan your finances while offering discounts on market leading brands! You can also withdraw up to 50% of your live earnings if you need that immediate cash boost.
- Hospitality Action are ready to make sure you can get help with personal issues from finance to free counselling sessions – all anonymously.
Apply below... You’ll love it here!
Job insights from Breakroom
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
What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do The Botanist pay bartenders enough to live on?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
82% 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 September 2022 and September 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 are paid market rates
Do The Botanist pay bartenders market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
91% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do bartenders at The Botanist get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
92% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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 The Botanist pay bartenders sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do bartenders at The Botanist do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
77% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do bartenders get of their shift pattern at The Botanist?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 79% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 21% 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 September 2022 and September 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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Some people worry about their hours
Do bartenders at The Botanist worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
43% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do bartenders at The Botanist get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
79% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for bartenders to book a holiday at The Botanist?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
100% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 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.
Needs improving
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Shifts get changed at short notice
Do The Botanist managers change bartenders shifts at short notice?
Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
73% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for bartenders to take sick leave at The Botanist?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
77% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and July 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 bartenders at The Botanist feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
92% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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 bartenders at The Botanist get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
50% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for bartenders to work at The Botanist?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
77% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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 bartenders at The Botanist enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
73% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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Most people recommend their team
Do bartenders at The Botanist recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
86% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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 bartenders get enough training when they start at The Botanist?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
36% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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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Only some people get support to progress
Are bartenders given support to progress at The Botanist?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 46% of people report not 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 July 2022 and July 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.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do bartenders think The Botanist 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
73% 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 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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 bartenders feel well informed about how The Botanist is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
38% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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.
What The Botanist employees say about their job
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Best thing
the team and the pay
Worst thing
stressful, long hours
The Botanist Server, April 2023
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Best thing
Perks and the people
Worst thing
Communication from HO
PayThe Botanist Waiter, February 2022
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