Clubhouse Bartender & Barista, London Heathrow, UK

Location: London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow, UK
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week, 4 on 2 off shifts) or Part Time (18.5 hours per week, 3 on 3 off shifts)
Shifts: Monday - Sunday, various shifts from 05:00 - 23:00 (including Bank Holidays)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Full Time (£26,881), Part Time (£13,261) plus shift pay and excellent benefits, including staff travel
Closing Date: Sunday 15th March 2026

In a nutshell

At Virgin Atlantic, we're looking for passionate Bartenders and/or Baristas to join our iconic Clubhouse team at London Heathrow Airport, UK. Known internally as Clubhouse Mixologist, whether you're pulling 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.

Day to day

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

• Prepare and serve a wide range of beverages including coffees, teas, cocktails, wines, beers and soft drinks to Clubhouse standards
• Deliver exceptional service with warmth, confidence and genuine personality
• Create a welcoming atmosphere where every guest feels looked after
• Work across both coffee and bar service areas, adapting to the needs of the shift
• Share your knowledge of drinks and make tailored recommendations based on guest preferences
• Contribute ideas for seasonal drinks, specials and new flavour combinations
• Maintain a clean, organised and fully stocked workspace
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless guest experience

Whether you're perfecting latte art or shaking up a signature serve, you'll help set the tone for a premium, relaxed pre flight experience.

About you

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

• Experience working as a bartender and/or barista within a busy café, restaurant or bar environment
• A strong focus on customer service and creating memorable guest experiences
• Confidence working in a fast paced setting and staying calm under pressure
• The ability to multitask and prioritise during busy periods of service
• A team focused mindset with a positive, can do attitude
• Pride in presentation and maintaining high uniform standards

Experience in cocktail making or speciality coffee is a bonus, but personality, energy and a genuine love for hospitality matter just as much.

You'll also need to:

• Be available to work shifts between 05:00 and 23:00, including weekends and bank holidays
• Live in the UK, and be located within a 90 minute commutable distance from London Heathrow, Hounslow, UK
• Be 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 team, please check out this video:

Be yourself - Our differences make us stronger

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, () feeling confident that we've got your individual considerations covered.