Bar Manager

Urban Pubs and Bars; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Training and development

Career progression and promotions

30% staff discount across pubs, bars,

Team trips, incentives and socials

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Referral scheme up to £1000

Birthday day off

Cycle to work scheme

Annual staff party & prize draws

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Health Care Cash Plan

Job summary

Urban Pubs & Bars is seeking a talented bar manager to lead a vibrant team at Botanica Hall in London. The role focuses on outstanding bar operations, guest experience, and driving growth in a high-volume setting.

You will work closely with the General Manager to develop the offer, coach and lead your team, and help expand the group's independent brand across new openings.

Qualifications

• Sound skills in all areas of bar knowledge and practice.
• Bar manager aspiring to grow within a growing independent group.
• Ability to work closely with the General Manager to develop an outstanding offer.
• Effective communicator who can lead by example and develop their team.

Skills

Bar knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

Coaching

Ambitious leadership

Job description

We are searching for a talented, passionate bar manager who is confident in leading a vibrant team.

From leisurely morning coffees to lively late-night cocktails, Botanica Hall is designed to suit every occasion. Featuring gin tastings, wine, and engaging cocktail masterclasses, it's the ideal setting for dinners, celebrations, and chic gatherings.

Are you someone who is organised, effective with their communication and a front of house leader who can manage a variety of departments in a high-volume business?

The successful bar manager will be looking to advance their career where there are great opportunities as we continue to expand our business.

You Are

• Able to demonstrate sound skills in all areas of bar knowledge and practice
• A Bar Manager looking to take your next career step and challenge yourself in a large volume business
• Able to work closely alongside the General Manager to develop the outstanding offer
• An effective communicator who can lead by example, coach and develop their team
• An ambitious manager who has a desire to be a part of an independent group and expanding brand, leading by example

What's In It For Me

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Training and development
• Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner
• Get out and about, you automatically get 30% discount across all our pubs, bars and restaurants
• Team trips, regular incentives and socials - a fun, family atmosphere
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support you across those tough times
• Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme where you can earn up to £1000 per successful referral
• Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us
• Cycle to work scheme
• End-of-Year Annual Staff Party & Prize draws!
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave - commitment to working families for our salaried management ensuring that greater financial support is offered for important life moments.
• Health Care Cash Plan - We want you to feel empowered to manage your everyday healthcare costs

Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company!

Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London.

In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' in 2023 and most recently won 'Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites' and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for.