Bar Manager

Hyatt Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 complimentary nights at Hyatt Hotels annually

Discounted hotel stays for family and friends

Free meals on duty

50% discount on food and beverages

Uniform provided and laundered

Headspace membership

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Hyatt Group is seeking a passionate hospitality professional to manage day-to-day operations at Leaf & Cane in London. The role involves ensuring service excellence, leading a dynamic bar team, and curating an innovative drinks programme. Candidates should have strong knowledge of bar operations and mixology trends, along with the ability to drive profitability through effective inventory management. This position offers extensive benefits, including complimentary hotel stays and continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experienced hospitality professional with a passion for guest experience.
• Proven ability to lead a team in a dynamic environment.
• Strong knowledge of mixology trends and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and ensure exceptional guest experiences.
• Develop and curate an innovative drinks programme.
• Manage, train, and inspire the bar team.
• Control inventory and costs to maximize profitability.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Knowledge of bar operations

Creativity in drink curation

Cost control and inventory management

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of Leaf & Cane, ensuring it remains a vibrant, premium destination and delivers an exceptional guest experience.
• Drive service excellence by maintaining high standards in beverage quality, presentation, and overall atmosphere.
• Manage, train, and inspire the bar team, fostering a culture of professionalism, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and curate an innovative drinks programme that reflects Leaf & Cane’s unique concept and keeps the offering fresh and exciting.
• Oversee all aspects of beverage service, ensuring consistency, quality, and operational efficiency across the venue.
• Control inventory and costs, manage supplier relationships, and implement strategies to maximize profitability without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with marketing and events teams to create and deliver engaging promotions and experiences that strengthen the brand and attract guests.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations while maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.

About you

You are an experienced hospitality professional with a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences. You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have a proven ability to lead and inspire a team. With strong knowledge of bar operations, mixology trends, and cost control, you combine creativity with commercial awareness. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and confident in managing both people and processes. A hands‑on leader, you bring energy, professionalism, and a commitment to maintaining Leaf & Cane’s reputation as a premier late-night destination.

Benefits

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
• Free meals on duty
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Uniform provided and laundered complimentary
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars, London, United Kingdom

Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.