Private parties
Share guest numbers, service hours, venue type and whether the bar is hosted, cash or another arrangement.
Hospitality services · London
Bartenders for hire in London
Guest numbers are only the start. A useful bartender brief covers the drinks menu, service hours, bar setup, equipment, stock and close-down expectations before the shift is accepted.
- Clear brief before posting
- Relevant professionals choose the work
- Rate and total shown before booking
What you can post
Start with the outcome you need.
These are live bartender job types on Sortd. Your brief can be edited before it reaches professionals.
Weddings and receptions
Include the running order, drinks plan, toast timing, bar close and coordination contact.
Cocktail service
List the intended menu, expected volume, available equipment, glassware, ice and preparation space.
Venue and event shifts
Describe the role, team structure, uniform, point of sale, start time and expected close-down tasks.
A better brief
Give professionals enough to choose well.
Useful detail reduces back-and-forth and makes it easier to judge timing, access and the likely scope.
Set the service window
Include arrival, setup, guest service, last orders and finish time—not only the public event hours.
List what the venue provides
Confirm the bar, sinks, refrigeration, ice, glassware, tools, stock and waste arrangements.
Explain the drinks offer
A beer-and-wine bar, classic cocktail list and bespoke menu require different preparation and staffing.
How Sortd works
From plain-English request to a clear booking.
- 01
Describe the job
Tell Jack what happened, where the job is and when you need it. He shapes the details into an editable brief.
- 02
A professional chooses it
Relevant local professionals can review the scope, timing and offered rate before accepting or proposing a change.
- 03
Review, book and track
Confirm the professional, rate, minimum and service fee, then keep messages, completion and payment together.
Before work starts
Confirm the licensed event setup
The organiser and venue remain responsible for the event's permissions, alcohol supply and operating arrangements. Put the agreed service model and responsible venue contact in the brief.
Questions, answered
Bartender jobs on Sortd
Clear expectations make a stronger first brief and a smoother booking.
Can I hire a bartender for a private party?
Yes. Include the date, postcode area, guest count, service hours and what bar equipment and stock are already available.
Can I request cocktail experience?
Yes. Add the intended menu, preparation expectations and equipment so professionals can judge whether the shift fits their experience.
Should setup and clear-down be included?
Yes. State the arrival time and every task expected before guests arrive and after service ends.
Start your request
What needs sorting?
Describe your bartender job in your own words. Review the brief before it goes live.