Bar Duty Manager | Solina Cardiff

The Walcot Group Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group discount

Menu discount

Wellbeing support

Apprenticeship schemes

H&S and First Aid training

Job summary

Solina Cardiff is seeking a Bar Duty Manager to lead shifts, work hands-on behind the bar and uphold high standards of drinks service. You’ll drive sales, maintain quality, and ensure a welcoming environment while supporting restaurant operations when senior managers aren’t present.

Ideal candidates will have bar supervision experience, strong knowledge of cocktails and alcohol service, and a hands-on leadership style suited to busy, vibrant service periods.

Qualifications

• Experience as a bar supervisor, team leader or duty manager in a busy hospitality environment.
• Confidence preparing cocktails and working efficiently during high-volume services.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, beer and responsible alcohol service.
• Experience leading shifts and supporting a bar or restaurant team.
• A good understanding of stock control, ordering, wastage and cash handling.
• A positive, calm and hands-on leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead smooth, well-organised shifts with a focus on bar performance and drinks service.
• Work confidently behind the bar during busy periods, setting the pace and maintaining standards.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks to specification.
• Ensure drinks are presented correctly and served in the right glassware with garnish.
• Deliver engaging shift briefings covering bookings, sales opportunities and priorities.
• Create a lively bar environment and drive wet sales through recommendations.
• Monitor ticket times, service flow and communication between bar, floor and kitchen.
• Support wider front-of-house and take responsibility for the restaurant when required.

Skills

Bar supervision

Team leadership

Cocktail knowledge

Stock control

Cash handling

Decision making

Job description

Bar Duty Manager | Solina Cardiff

About Solina

Solina serves delicious, quick and affordable handmade pasta, alongside a vibrant drinks offering designed to complement our food and bring energy to every service.

Our menu champions Italian flavour combinations and quality British produce. Guests can expect comforting dishes, carefully made cocktails, quality wines and warm, genuine hospitality.

Objectives of the Role

As our barDuty Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading Solina's bar operation while supporting the wider day-to-day running of the restaurant.

You’ll lead shifts, work hands on behind the bar and ensure every drink is made quickly, consistently and to specification. You’ll bring energy to the team, create a brilliant atmosphere and help grow our wet sales through confident recommendations and excellent product knowledge.

You’ll also be comfortable taking responsibility for the full restaurant when senior management is not present.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead smooth, well-organised shifts, with a particular focus on bar performance and drinks service.
• Work confidently behind the bar during busy periods, setting the pace and maintaining high standards.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure all drinks are made to specification, presented consistently and served using the correct glassware and garnish.
• Deliver engaging shift briefings covering bookings, sales opportunities, drinks focuses and operational priorities.
• Create a lively, welcoming bar environment that encourages guests to stay for another drink.
• Build wet sales through confident recommendations, upselling and strong knowledge of the drinks menu.
• Monitor ticket times, service flow and communication between the bar, floor and kitchen.
• Maintain excellent standards of bar cleanliness, organisation, preparation and presentation.
• Oversee opening and closing procedures, including bar setup, cash handling, cleaning and security checks.
• Support drinks ordering, stock rotation, deliveries, transfers, line checks and regular stock counts.
• Monitor wastage, over-pouring and stock variances, taking action to protect margins.
• Ensure cocktail batches, garnishes, syrups and other bar preparations are completed correctly and safely.
• Maintain licensing, Challenge 25, food safety, health and safety, allergen and responsible-service standards.
• Respond confidently and professionally to guest feedback.
• Support the wider front-of-house team and take responsibility for the restaurant when required.

Supporting Our People

• Lead from the bar and set a positive example through pace, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Train team members on cocktail specifications, wine, beer, spirits, responsible alcohol service and confident recommendations.
• Coach team members during shifts and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Support new team members through structured bar training and practical sign-offs.
• Encourage strong communication and teamwork between the bar, floor and kitchen.
• Recognise great performance and help team members build their confidence and drinks knowledge.
• Create an inclusive, supportive and enjoyable working environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a bar supervisor, team leader or duty manager in a busy hospitality environment.
• Confidence preparing cocktails and working efficiently during high-volume services.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, beer and responsible alcohol service.
• Experience leading shifts and supporting a bar or restaurant team.
• A good understanding of stock control, ordering, wastage and cash handling.
• A positive, calm and hands-on leadership style.
• Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Confidence making decisions and responding to operational challenges.
• A genuine passion for drinks, hospitality and looking after people.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and busy trading periods.

What’s in It for You?

• Career development and progression opportunities.
• WSET training and opportunities to expand your drinks knowledge.
• Health and safety and first-aid training opportunities.
• Apprenticeship schemes.
• 25% discount across the group.
• 50% off the menu while working.
• On-demand wellbeing support.