Bar Manager

Country House Weddings Ltd.; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Free on-site parking

Profit sharing

Referral programme

Store discount

TipJar

Wagestream

Octopus Energy Electric Car Salary Sac

Job summary

Country House Weddings Ltd. at Leez Priory in Essex is seeking an enthusiastic Bar Manager to lead our bar team and ensure exceptional service. You will oversee the bar and cellar operations, manage budgets, stock, cash handling and ordering, and drive beverage sales.

The role requires weekend and weekday availability, a proactive approach to trends, and a hands-on style to motivate staff. Experience in creating a welcoming guest experience is valued and the team prides itself on top-quality

Qualifications

• Practical bar and cellar management experience.
• Experience with budget management, stock, and cash handling.
• Ability to drive beverage sales and manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead bar staff to deliver excellent customer service.
• Oversee bar and cellar operations, including stock and ordering.
• Manage budgets, cash handling and product pricing.
• Promote sales through bar trends and promotions.
• Ensure weekend and weekday coverage.

Skills

Bar management

Budget control

Stock control

Cash handling

Team leadership

Sales driving

Weekend availability

Job description

Nestled in the glorious Essex countryside, this Tudor Manor House is exclusively yours and all just over an hour away from Central London. Admired for its unrivalled stately elegance and welcoming feel, Leez Priory boasts grand reception rooms, eight ceremony options including in The Great Tower, The Great Hall and the Coach House Barn, and has an abundance of accommodation.

Our beautiful wedding venue was the first country house in the country to be licensed to hold civil ceremonies in 1995 and has been offering dream weddings ever since. Part of the Country House Weddings portfolio of hand-picked wedding venues, with more than 30 years of experience offering perfect weddings to couples, our exclusive-use, catering and venue hire packages take care of your wedding day from start to finish, overseen by our expert team.

From specialist wedding Chefs, experienced Personal Wedding Managers and a fantastic wait team, to knowledgeable grounds teams and passionate housekeepers, our teams pride themselves on providing a top-quality service that helps make our weddings a success.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Bar Manager to lead our bar staff in maintaining the highest levels of customer service.

Reporting directly to the Venue Manager, you will be responsible for the operational running of the bars including increasing the venue beverage sales, ensuring staff are fulfilling their duties and leading by example.

The ideal candidate will have a practical bar and cellar management background, experience of budget management and cost control (including stock, cash handling and product ordering) Ideally applicants should be innovative and pro-active in driving sales by keeping up with current bar trends.

Applicants must be able to work both weekends and weekdays.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Free on-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Referral programme
• Store discount
• TipJar
• Wagestream
• Octopus Energy Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Commission pay

Compensation: Competitive salary