Head Bartender

Opening on Paulay Ede Street, PURO Budapest will be our first international hotel – blending the charm of 19th-century architecture with contemporary design. With 212 rooms, a café & bakery, rooftop bar, and spa inspired by the city’s thermal culture, PURO Budapest will be a destination where locals and travelers come together for culture, design, and community.

We are looking for open-minded, energetic, and authentic personalities to join our Team – people who value hospitality, creativity, and diversity, and want to create memorable experiences for our Guests.

Apply now and be part of the beginning!

At PURO, we believe that a great bar is about more than perfectly crafted drinks. It’s about creating an atmosphere, building connections and turning every visit into an experience worth coming back for.

We're looking for a Head Bartender who combines exceptional bartending skills with a passion for hospitality, creativity and leading by example. If you love great cocktail and wines, enjoy sharing your knowledge and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you!

YOUR ROLE

As Head Bartender, you'll help shape the daily rhythm of the bar, support the Bar Manager and the team, and make sure every Guest leaves with a great experience.

• Craft Great Experiences: Deliver exceptional service and create memorable moments for every Guest.
• Mix with Creativity: Prepare signature cocktails, classic drinks, mocktails and beverages with confidence and consistency.
• Lead by Example: Coordinate the daily work of the bar team and support colleagues during service.
• Inspire the Team: Share your knowledge, coach bartenders and help develop their skills.
• Maintain Excellence: Ensure the highest standards of quality, presentation and service behind the wine bar.
• Stay on Top of Operations: Monitor stock levels, manage bar supplies and place orders when needed.
• Keep Things in Balance: Support daily cash handling and bar financial reconciliations.
• Work Safely: Make sure HACCP and health & safety standards are followed at all times.

We're looking for someone who loves hospitality, enjoys working with people and knows how to keep the energy high - even on the busiest nights.

• Experience: Previous experience as a bartender, including leading or coordinating a bar team.
• Bartending Skills: You're confident behind the bar, know your classics and wines and enjoy creating your own cocktails.
• Product Knowledge: You're passionate about mixology and stay up to date with the latest bar and hospitality trends.
• Language Skills: Good command of both English and Hungarian.
• Coaching Mindset: You enjoy sharing your knowledge and helping others grow.
• People Skills: You're approachable, communicative, and naturally build great relationships with Guests and colleagues.
• Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool during busy service and know how to prioritize when the bar gets packed.
• Positive Energy: You bring enthusiasm, professionalism and a genuine passion for hospitality to every shift.
• Right Timing: You are ready to join our team at the beginning of the year.

Joining PURO means becoming part of one of Poland’s leading hospitality groups — and now, helping to write the first international chapter of our story in the vibrant heart of Budapest. Here’s what awaits you:

• A landmark opportunity: Be part of PURO’s first international opening and help shape a flagship project that blends local culture with our signature style.
• A team that inspires: Work alongside passionate, like-minded professionals in a diverse environment that celebrates creativity and bold ideas.
• Growth without borders: Develop your career within PURO with access to tailored learning and development opportunities.
• Benefits that count: Take adventage of a competitive benefits package designed to recognise your contribution, support your wellbeing, and make being part of PURO even more rewarding.
• Employee discounts: On hotel stays, restaurants, SPA treatments, and PURO Gift Shop
• Culture that cares and connects: Enjoy a contemporary workplace with regular activities that foster connection, wellbeing, collaboration, and fun!