Bar General Manager

Nightcap Plc; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £45,000 base salary

Bonus and service charge

50% discount on food and drink

Private medical insurance

Training and development opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading bar operator in the UK is looking for a General Manager for The Cocktail Club. You will lead and inspire a dedicated team, ensuring operational excellence and driving commercial success. If you have a passion for cocktail culture and a proven track record in high-volume venues, we want to hear from you. This role offers a competitive salary package, including bonus opportunities and a vibrant work environment where you can thrive.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a General Manager or senior leadership role in high-volume venues.
• Deep understanding of cocktail culture and late-night bar operations.
• Strong commercial acumen in P&L and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team to deliver exceptional experiences.
• Oversee operations and ensure compliance and excellence.
• Manage P&L to meet revenue and margin targets.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Cocktail culture knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team building

Job description

General Manager – The Cocktail Club

What's in It for You?

• up to £45,000 base salary + Bonus + service charge.
• Exciting bonus scheme so you share in the business’ success.
• An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
• Private medical insurance.
• 4 x Salary life assurance to support your loved ones if the worst happens.
• Deals and discounts with a wide range of businesses through our discount portal.
• Early access to your pay through Wagestream.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.
• Training and development opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us!
• Fun and vibrant working environment with a fantastic team.

About Us:

We are The Cocktail Club, where the party's OFF THE HOOK and the bartenders are straight up LEGENDS. Leave your inhibitions at the door and get ready for mind-blowing cocktails, epic vibes, and permission to let loose. EVERYONE. WELCOME. ALWAYS.

Why This Role Is Different - Bring the Magic Back

This isn’t your average General Manager role. We’re after someone who feels the pulse of this place - who sees the legacy in its walls and the opportunity to make it legendary again. Bold, charismatic, and ready to rewrite the story of nightlife here.

Picture this: when people think “Oxford Circus party bar,” they think you. Cocktails that double as conversation starters. A soundtrack that feels like your best night out. A team who aren’t just employees, they’re ambassadors of fun. That’s your playground.

As part of The Cocktail Club family, you’ll have the backing, the brand, and the support but here, you’ll also have the freedom to reimagine, reinvent, and re-energize.

What You’ll Own / What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead & inspire: Build, train, motivate, and retain a high-performing team who believe in delivering epic nights, not just good service.
• Operational excellence: Oversee day-to-day operations — from bar shifts to floor, from stock management to logistics, license compliance, and atmospherics.
• Commercial leadership: Own the P&L, hit revenue & margin targets, manage costs, forecast, and drive continuous improvement.
• Creative vision: Be the driving force behind programming, nights, themed events, brand partnerships, and guest experience innovations.
• Guest experience curator: Champion 5-star, memorable magic moment from first touch (social media, bookings) to last drop.
• Hands‑on execution: You won’t just lead from the desk — you’ll be on the floor or behind the bar in the trenches when the team needs a hand.
• Brand steward: Fuse The Cocktail Club ethos (fun, bold, inclusive) with your own stamp to make this venue truly unique.

What We’re Looking For (You, Maybe?)

• Proven track record as a General Manager (or senior leadership role in a high-volume bar, nightclub or premium venue).
• Deep understanding of cocktail culture, bartending, mixology trends, and late-night bar operations.
• Strong commercial acumen - P&L, forecasting, cost controls, margins.
• A visionary - someone unafraid to experiment, to make nights feel distinct and magnetic.
• Excellent leadership, team building, coaching, mentoring skills.
• Ability to handle pressure, solve problems fast, make decisions with confidence.
• Passion for people, hospitality, and creating unforgettable magic moments.
• Compliance-savvy (licensing, health & safety, risk, legal).
• Strong communication skills.

About Nightcap:

Nightcap is an award-winning operator in the late-night bar scene. We operate a portfolio of bars and venues across the UK, including brands like The Cocktail Club, Tonight Josephine, Barrio Familia, and Dirty Martini to name just a few. With a mission to be the UK’s leading bar group. Our purpose of existence is the belief that EVERYONE deserves a great night out, and therefore it's everyone's job to make sure we create great nights... and days out! We have a lively and dynamic work-ethos across all our bars and offices. Our culture is creative, innovative, and collaborative, where everyone contributes ideas and brings their true self to work every day, as we are hell-bent on harnessing a place where everyone can belong. Working here is fast paced, at times challenging, but copious amounts of fun!

Our Values

• We Start at the Bar - At Nightcap, we make every decision based on what is right for our bars. This ensures our choices are practical, guest-focused, and truly reflect our business. It's all about staying grounded in real experiences to drive our success.
• Proud AF -Taking pride in our work means striving for excellence and being dedicated to success. At Nightcap, we encourage our teams to bring their passion every day, delivering world-class service and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.
• Become Your Best Self - At Nightcap, we thrive on personal development of each other. We encourage our teams to seek growth, improve their skills, and enjoy the journey. It's about becoming the best version of yourself while having fun along the way.
• Own the Outcome - We believe in setting clear goals, taking full responsibility, and staying committed to achieve success. At Nightcap, we focus on results and make sure we follow through on our promises.
• People Are Everything - At Nightcap, we know our people are our greatest asset. We focus on creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported. Because at the end of the day, it's our people who make all the difference.

If you enjoy mixing up delicious cocktails and providing excellent service to create memorable experiences for our guests, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We look forward to having you join our team at The Cocktail Club!