Bar Manager

Elite Hotels; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel group in Eastbourne seeks an experienced Cocktail Bar Manager to oversee their popular cocktail bar, ensuring exceptional service and staff training. Candidates should have relevant bar management experience and the ability to create cocktails under pressure. Competitive salary along with a share of the service charge included.

Benefits

Share of service charge

Qualifications

• Previous bar management experience – ideally within a hotel setting.
• Able to mix and create cocktails.
• Good knowledge of beer/wine/spirits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all guests receive an efficient service.
• Understand and adhere to statutory Licensing Laws.
• Prepare rotas and complete wage forecasts.

Skills

Bar management experience

Cocktail mixing

Knowledge of beer/wine/spirits

Pressure resistance

Education

WSET qualification

Job description

Cocktail Bar Manager

Competitive Salary, plus a share of the service charge approx. £2,400 per annum

We currently have an exciting vacancy for an experienced mixologist and bar manager to run our cocktail bar. The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne offers a 5-star experience to our guests and the cocktail bar is a popular pre-dinner gathering spot which therefore requires a manager able to adapt to varying business levels, ensuring staffing numbers are appropriately allocated.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure all guests and external customer receive and efficient service which meets the company goals to exceed customer expectations.
• Understand and adhere to statutory Licensing Laws relating to the Bar.
• Stock takes in co operation with the Food & Beverage Manager
• Promote all bar services and engage in promotions to maximise bar revenue.
• Ensure all bar staff meet dress requirements and received regular training.
• Prepare rotas, completing wage forecasts, time and attendance.
• Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of the bar area including regular pipe cleaning.
• Responsible for any bar functions for the day, ensuring correct staffing levels.

Key Skills

• Previous bar management experience – ideally within a hotel setting
• Able to mix and create cocktails.
• Good knowledge of beer/wine/spirits
• WSET qualification an advantage, but not essential
• Flexible and able to remain calm under pressure.