Bar Manager

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Variable tronc

Staff discount

Gift voucher

Career development

Free meals

Extra holidays

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Ivy Restaurants Ltd seeks a Bar Manager to lead front-of-house beverage service in a dynamic, guest-focused environment. The role emphasizes delivering exceptional cocktails, training staff, and maintaining high service standards across our venues.

The position offers competitive pay and a strong benefits package within a leading UK restaurant brand, with opportunities for career development and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in this role.
• Skilled in preparing cocktails and spirits to high standards.
• Excellent English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers, taking drink orders, making recommendations, and serving drinks.
• Support revenue initiatives and follow sales targets.
• Assist in staff training and liaise with management to develop team members.
• Coach and support staff during service to maintain exceptional standards.

Skills

Cocktail preparation

Team leadership

Customer service

English proficiency

Bar management experience

Job description

Welcome to The Ivy Collection, we embody timeless elegance and vibrant hospitality in every guest experience. Our iconic restaurants, situated across the UK and beyond, are celebrated for exceptional food, outstanding service, and the creation of unforgettable moments.

We’re searching for a passionate Bar Manager.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team in one of the UK’s leading restaurant brands.

Benefits & rewards:

• Competitive Industry pay (based on Hourly rate & Tronc)
• Additionally, all managers receive an element of variable tronc
• 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships.
• Free food and drinks to the same standard that we serve our guests when you are working.
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.

Key elements of your role as a Bar Manager:

• Adhere to all legal requirements regarding weights and measures, licensing laws, health, and safety as well as fire procedures, ensuring these are always adhered to.
• Welcoming customers, taking drink orders, making recommendations, and serving exquisite drinks that delight our guests.
• Support the implementation of revenue-generating initiatives and follow budgeted sales targets.
• Assisted in staff training and liaised with senior management to develop key team members.
• Guide, coach, and support staff during service to develop teamwork and ensure the standard of service is always exceptional.

About you:

• You have at least 2 years + experience in this role
• You are skilled in preparing cocktails and spirits to high standards
• You love to wow guests with exceptional service
• You have excellent English language skills
• You are friendly and professional with plenty of charisma and flair

About us: Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.