Bar Manager

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive industry pay

Staff discount 50%

Career development & training

Extra holiday allowance (up to 5 days)

Gift vouchers for anniversaries

Retail discounts across retailers

Job summary

The Ivy Collection is seeking a Bar Manager in Cardiff to lead the bar team, craft exceptional cocktails, and deliver outstanding guest experiences. You will coach staff, drive revenue initiatives, and ensure service excellence in a high-profile restaurant brand.

With 2+ years in a similar role, you will bring English fluency, charisma, and a passion for exceptional hospitality. This on-site role offers competitive pay and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a Bar Manager or similar role.
• Proficient in crafting cocktails and spirits to high standards.
• Strong customer service and guest engagement skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Friendly, professional presence with charisma and flair.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes customers, takes drink orders, and makes recommendations.
• Supports revenue initiatives and helps hit budgeted sales targets.
• Assists in staff training and coaching to maintain service excellence.
• Leads and guides the team during service to ensure top standards.

Skills

Cocktail making

Guest service

Team leadership

English fluency

Charisma & flair

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 pay & 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.
• 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.