Bar Manager

Buzzworks Holdings; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant establishment in Edinburgh, Herringbone, seeks a Bar Manager to lead its team and enhance guest experience. Responsibilities include driving bar service, maintaining quality, and cultivating a strong team culture. The ideal candidate is passionate, organized, and has bar service experience.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training & development opportunities

40% staff discount

Extra holidays after service

Wellbeing support

Financial support options

Progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experienced in bar service within a fast-paced venue.
• Passionate about drinks, people, and hospitality.
• A calm, confident leader with an eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating your bar team.
• Maintaining consistency in drink quality, speed, and service.
• Managing stock and cleanliness.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Customer Service

Job description

Welcome to Herringbone

At Herringbone, we serve thoughtfully crafted cocktails, seasonal wines, and local beers in a relaxed, modern setting. Whether it’s a casual pint, a pre-dinner spritz, or a full evening of great conversation over great drinks, we’re proud to be the go-to spot for stylish neighbourhood hospitality.

We’re now looking for a Bar Manager to lead our bar team and take the guest experience to the next level.

The Buzz

• Flexible working - shifts that work around your life
• Training & development - including live-action training sessions
• Access to our Leadership Development Programme
• 40% staff discount across all Buzzworks venues Extra holidays after 1, 3 & 5 years' service
• Wellbeing support - Employee Assistance, wellness hub & discounted gym
• Financial support - interest-free loans, care packages & Wagestream access
• Progression opportunities within Buzzworks' growing hospitality group
• A supportive, people-first team culture where you can thrive
  
  

The Works

As Bar Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind the Herringbone bar, combining technical knowledge with top-tier service and genuine hospitality. From seasonal cocktails to perfectly poured pints, your attention to detail and leadership will help create a bar experience that keeps our guests coming back.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and motivating your bar team
• Maintaining consistency in drink quality, speed and service
• Managing stock, back-bar organisation and cleanliness
• Supporting hiring, onboarding and training of new team members
• Working alongside the FOH and kitchen teams to ensure seamless service
• Ensuring compliance with licensing and safety standards
• Contributing to a positive, laid-back but professional team culture
  
  

Who You Are

• Experienced in bar service within a fast-paced venue
• Passionate about drinks, people, and hospitality
• A calm, confident leader with an eye for detail and a love for great presentation
• Organised, efficient and guest-focused
  
  

Ready to raise the bar?

Apply now and become part of something brilliant at Herringbone Team— a local favourite with big potential.

Buzzworks is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to achieving our purpose:

To make people feel great through hospitality.