Bar Manager

Engel & Jang (Rexangel Limited); Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal on duty

28-30 days' holiday per year

Career growth opportunities

Internal training and succession plans

Job summary

Engel Bar in the heart of the City of London seeks an experienced Bar Manager to lead daily operations, develop the team and own stock control for a premium drinks programme.

You’ll drive exceptional guest service, manage budgets and costs, and collaborate with events teams for private functions, while ensuring compliance and a dynamic, professional work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Bar Manager or in a senior hospitality leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, wines and spirits.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness with stock control and budgeting.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Experience using POS systems and inventory management software.
• Flexibility to work evenings and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bar operations and uphold high service standards.
• Lead, train, motivate and develop the bar team.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new staff.
• Develop a compelling cocktail offering and stay updated on trends.
• Monitor stock, place orders and minimise waste.
• Manage beverage costs and budgets to maximise profitability.
• Ensure health & safety, licensing compliance and procedures.
• Handle guest inquiries and feedback professionally.
• Collaborate with events teams to deliver private functions.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high operational standards.

Skills

Leadership

Cocktails

Wines & Spirits

Stock Management

Budgeting

Organisational Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Team Development

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Join the team at Engel, an exceptional bar & events space situated on the Mezzanine of the iconic Royal Exchange in the heart of the City of London.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Bar Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of Engel Bar. Start date: September 2026

The ideal candidate will be a confident and engaging leader with strong knowledge of cocktails, wines and spirits, excellent customer service skills, and a genuine passion for hospitality. You will take ownership of the bar operation, lead and develop the team, manage stock and costs, and ensure our guests consistently receive an exceptional experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily bar operations, ensuring consistently high standards of service and guest satisfaction.
• Lead, train, motivate and develop the bar team, creating a positive and professional working environment.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
• Develop and maintain an exciting and commercially successful cocktail offering, keeping up to date with industry trends.
• Monitor and control stock levels, place orders and minimise waste.
• Manage beverage costs, budgets and financial performance to maximise profitability.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety requirements, licensing regulations and company procedures.
• Handle guest enquiries, feedback and complaints professionally and effectively.
• Work closely with the wider management and events teams to ensure smooth delivery of private events and functions.
• Drive team development and maintain consistently high operational standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Bar Manager or in a similar leadership role within a high-quality hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, wines, spirits and bar operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Strong commercial awareness, including stock management, cost control and budgeting.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using POS systems and inventory management software.
• Flexibility to work evenings and Saturdays as required.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience and to be discussed at interview.
• Monday to Saturday operation - we are closed on Sundays.
• Opportunities for career growth, with internal training and succession plans supporting progression within the business.
• 28-30 days' holiday per year, increasing with length of service.
• Meal on duty.
• A fun, professional and dynamic working environment.