Bar Manager

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Dorking; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to lead an established and

Busy operation

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is seeking an experienced Bar Manager to lead and develop a busy bar operation. You will drive service standards, manage staff rosters, and ensure compliance while staying visible on the floor to support your team.

The role focuses on delivering outstanding customer experiences, optimizing stock and costs, and maintaining a positive working environment in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Bar Manager role within a busy hospitality venue.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to support all areas of the operation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of a high-volume bar environment.
• Lead, coach and develop a team to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas and labour costs.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and compliance.
• Monitor stock levels, ordering and inventory control.
• Drive sales and maximise profitability through effective management.
• Ensure all licensing, health & safety and company procedures are followed.

Skills

Bar management

Leadership

Team motivation

Hands-on

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Commercial awareness

Customer experience

Job description

As Bar Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the bar, ensuring outstanding service standards, efficient operations, and a positive working environment. You will lead by example, remaining visible on the floor and supporting your team during busy service periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of a high-volume bar environment.
• Lead, coach and develop a team to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas and labour costs.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and compliance.
• Monitor stock levels, ordering and inventory control.
• Drive sales and maximise profitability through effective management.
• Ensure all licensing, health & safety and company procedures are followed.

About You

• Proven experience in a Bar Manager role within a busy hospitality venue.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to support all areas of the operation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of circa £37,500
• Opportunity to lead an established and busy operation.
• Supportive working environment.
• Career development opportunities within a growing hospitality business.

If you are an experienced Bar Manager who enjoys leading from the front and thrives in a busy, customer-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.