Bar Manager - Soho House Brighton

Soho House Via Caterer.Com; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal

House Membership

Food & Drink Discount

Staff Bedroom Rate

Private Health

Life Assurance

Birthday Off

Staff Discount on brand

Counselling

Cookhouse & House Tonic training

Team events

Charity days

Job summary

Soho House is seeking a Bar Manager in Adelaide to lead the bar operation, oversee service delivery, staff performance, product selection, and financial results while reflecting the club’s quality and atmosphere. You will coach and develop the team, partner with Food & Beverage and Events, and ensure signature cocktails and large-scale events meet the highest standards.

The role demands a calm, guest-first approach in a fast-paced, luxury environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a similar capacity.
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments and maintain composure under pressure.
• Hospitable, approachable, passionate about customer service and respectful towards colleagues and guests.
• Demonstrate competency as outlined in training schedules and Club School.
• Able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Drive exceptional service standards by refining systems that enhance member, guest, and staff experiences.
• Lead engaging training sessions on Soho House food and drink programs through storytelling and demos.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless guest interactions and brand consistency.
• Support recruitment by identifying talent needs and participating in interviews.
• Ensure maximum revenue from all sales opportunities.
• Maintain cleanliness standards and health and safety compliance.
• Oversee Mystery Shopper Reports and staff development.
• Participate in management team meetings and decision making.
• Delegate shifts and beverage methods to staff while maintaining quality.
• Uphold standards of appearance, safety, and professionalism.

Skills

Bar management

Team leadership

Customer service

Beverage program

Events collaboration

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management

Job description

At Soho House, the Bar Manager is the leader of the bar operation, responsible for creating a world-class beverage experience that reflects the quality, exclusivity, and atmosphere of the club. You will oversee the full bar operation, from service delivery and staff management to product selection and financial performance, ensuring the bar remains a vibrant and profitable hub within the Club.

You’ll manage, develop, and inspire your team, and collaborate closely with the Food & Beverage and Events teams to ensure all drinks offerings – from signature cocktails to large-scale events – are delivered to the highest standards.

What’s in it for you?

• Weekly Pay
• Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
• Every House Membership
• 50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a week
• Staff Room Rate; Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 a night
• Private Health and Dental Care
• Life Assurance
• Day off on your birthday
• Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
• In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
• Free Counselling Sessions
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
• Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career

• Drive exceptional service standards by developing and refining systems that enhance the experience for members, guests, and staff.
• Lead engaging training sessions on Soho House food and drink programs through storytelling, demos, and initiatives like "Cook House," "House Tonic," and "Club School."
• Collaborate across departments to ensure every guest interaction is seamless, aligned with brand expectations, and delivered with consistency.
• Support recruitment efforts by identifying talent needs, participating in interviews, and evaluating candidates alongside People & Development.
• Ensure maximum revenue is achieved from all sales opportunities.
• To ensure cleanliness standards and procedures for the unit & their areas are in accordance with site, company and legal health and safety standards.
• Responsible for Mystery Shopper Reports and staff development.
• Actively participates as a member of the management team in decision making processes, attending required meetings, etc.
• Delegates work and determine beverage methods to staff throughout shift.
• Uphold and enforce standards of appearance, compliance, safety, and professionalism across the team.

What we are looking for...

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in similar capacity
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments and maintain calm, through quickly and effectively problem solving under pressure
• Must be hospitable, approachable, passionate about customer service and respectful towards colleagues and guests
• Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously

This role may include duties subject to age-related employment regulations (i.e. late- night working). Applicants must be aged 18 or over to meet the legal minimum age requirements for this position.

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