Bar Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Employee benefits platform

Discounts on food and drink

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd in London is seeking a hands-on Bar Manager to lead a fast-paced, multi-space hospitality venue. You will be at the forefront, guiding the bar team, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and shaping service standards across a dynamic venue.

The role emphasizes visible leadership on the floor, the ability to drive performance, manage budgets and costs, and maintain excellence during busy shifts. A passion for hospitality and guest satisfaction is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Bar Manager within a busy, quality-led hospitality environment.
• A confident, visible and hands-on leadership style.
• Strong operational knowledge and the ability to maintain standards under pressure.
• Excellent people management, communication and team development skills.
• Commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets, labour and costs.
• A genuine passion for hospitality, drinks and delivering memorable guest experiences.
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• The personality, energy and drive to make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the bar operation, leading from the front and creating an outstanding guest experience at every touchpoint.
• This is a hands-on, high-profile leadership role for someone who enjoys being on the floor, setting the pace, motivating their team and ensuring every service runs seamlessly.

Skills

Bar management

Leadership

Operations

People management

Budgeting & costs

Hospitality experience

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Energetic personality

Job description

Are you a hands-on Bar Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy hospitality environment?

We're looking for an ambitious, people-focused Bar Manager to take the lead at an exciting, multi-space hospitality venue in the heart of London.

This is no ordinary bar. Combining great food and drink, live sport, events, entertainment and private parties, the venue offers something different every day. From packed match days and after-work drinks to busy weekend celebrations, it's an environment where no two shifts are the same.

The Bar Manager role

You'll take full ownership of the bar operation, leading from the front and creating an outstanding guest experience at every touchpoint. This is a hands-on, high-profile leadership role for someone who enjoys being on the floor, setting the pace, motivating their team and ensuring every service runs seamlessly.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Bar Manager within a busy, quality-led hospitality environment
• A confident, visible and hands-on leadership style
• Strong operational knowledge and the ability to maintain standards under pressure
• Excellent people management, communication and team development skills
• Commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets, labour and costs
• A genuine passion for hospitality, drinks and delivering memorable guest experiences
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• The personality, energy and drive to make a real impact

What's On Offer?

• Genuine career progression opportunities within an ambitious and growing hospitality group
• Access to a comprehensive employee benefits and rewards platform from day one
• Generous food and drink discounts across a wider collection of hospitality venues, including discounts for friends and family
• Wellbeing benefits and employee rewards