Bar Manager

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% staff discount on food & drink

30% Friends & Family discount

Early access to wages via Stream

Refer a Friend scheme (£250–£1000)

World‑class training & development

Career progression across multi‑site

Room rates at partner hotels

Wellbeing support with MYNDUP

Job summary

Bread Street Kitchen – Bishopsgate, part of Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, is seeking a passionate Bar Manager to lead the front of house bar team in a high‑profile London setting. You will drive service excellence, maintain cocktail and wine programme quality, and manage stock and team performance.

The role demands hands‑on leadership, a flair for guest experience, and the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a quality high‑volume bar environment.
• Flair and passion for service and drinks menus.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails and wine.
• Solid understanding of stock control and ordering systems.
• Lead by example with a hands‑on approach and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all bar operations and staff at Bread Street Kitchen – Bishopsgate.
• Deliver exceptional guest service across all dayparts.
• Manage stock, ordering, and cost controls.
• Train and develop front‑of‑house team.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and health & safety.

Skills

Bar management

High‑volume bar

Cocktail knowledge

Stock control

Team leadership

Job description

Full Time

Bread Street Kitchen at 22 Bishopsgate is the iconic Bread Street Kitchen elevated – more considered in design, more confident in execution, and bolder in expression. Proudly British foundations meet global flavour at greater scale, refined and delivered with sharper intent.

Considered in every detail, and at an address that demands the very best of us – this is Bread Street Kitchen at its most ambitious.

British at heart. Built for the top.

Join a flagship that commands attention and meets the moment with unmistakable identity. If you're ready to be part of something bigger, this is it.

We are looking for a passionate and energetic Bar Manager to work as part of the front of house team at Bread Street Kitchen - Bishopsgate.

To be a successful Bar Manager you will:

• Have previous management experience in a quality high volume bar environment
• Have a real flair and passion for service and working with quality products and interesting drinks menus
• Full running of the Bar and a passion and knowledge of cocktails and wine
• A solid understanding of stock control and ordering systems
• Lead the team by example; adopting a hands‑on approach, can do, nothing is too much approach
• Ensure all guests receive the highest levels of service at all times of the day
• Attentive and proactive with the ability to respond quickly to needs of the guests
• Be a clear and concise communicator
• Have the ability to multi‑task effectively

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive Pay Rate
• A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in Restaurants and on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses
• 30% discount for your Friends & Family in Restaurants and on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses
• Employees can instantly access up to 50% of basic wages earned before payday via Stream
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn between £250 to £1000 when referring a friend to work with us (T&Cs apply)
• Access to our world‑class training & development opportunities globally
• Progress your career through a multi‑site and multi‑brand, best in class global restaurant group
• Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front‑of house talent in a diverse, energising and professional restaurant environment
• Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotel
• MYNDUP - our wellbeing partner where our teams can access up to 2 hours anonymous support a month, fully funded by GRR, for everything from mental health & wellbeing, to counselling or therapy sessions, life & career coaching and more

At Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, we are driven to be an inclusive employer, we are devoted to creating an environment where our amazing teams can thrive, and our aim is to put people at the heart of everything we do. We want our teams to be their authentic self and we truly celebrate diversity in every sense.

We are successful at what we do by cultivating talented teams with diverse skills & backgrounds. Everyone is welcome in our Gordon Ramsay Restaurants family. As we continue to grow and build the business, we are committed to putting diversity, equality, and inclusion at the forefront.