Bar Manager

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Benefits offered by this job

Financial discounts on stays andDining

Meals on duty

Employee development

Private health support

Job summary

Dakota Manchester Airport is seeking an experienced Bar Manager to lead our hotel bar team at Manchester Airport. You will drive service standards, train bartenders, and ensure guest satisfaction across each shift.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in a high-end bar/restaurant and proven ability to manage costs, menus, and cocktails. This is a full-time, permanent position offering £40,000 per year with development opportunities within Dakota Hotels.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a full-service, high-end restaurant and/or bar.
• Experience training others in a Bar or Restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, wines and spirits.

Responsibilities

• Drive service levels within the bar and lead bartenders, floor team and hosts.
• Manage bar services throughout the day with a focus on guest satisfaction.
• Implement training plans and deliver on-the-job training to raise service standards.
• Conduct cocktail and drinks training to improve team knowledge.
• Support commercial running of the bar, including rota approvals and stock orders.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage options and allergens.

Skills

Leadership

Bar operations

Cocktails knowledge

Guest service

Training others

Tools

Cash handling

Job description

Dakota Hospitality Limited (Dakota Hotels)

Location:

Manchester, Lancashire, M1 1AA

Pay:

£40,000 to £40,000 per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

03/10/2026

About this job

Job Ref: DAK1349 Branch: Dakota Manchester Airport Location: Dakota Manchester Airport, Manchester Salary/Benefits: Earnings are £40,000 including average anticipated tronc Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: Usually shifts will be fully flexible working any 5 days out of 7 Hours per week: The role carries a permanent contract of 40 hours per week Posted date: 03/09/2026 Closing date: 03/10/2026 We are seeking a hospitality professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for beverage and cocktails to join our team for the role of Bar Manager.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive the highest levels of service delivered within our bar, and providing direction to our bartenders, bar floor team and hosts.
• Run services within the bar throughout the day , offering the highest levels of service to all guests.
• Have a hands-on approach to service and hosting, driving standards at all times . Implement training plans and deliver on-the-job training to drive the smoothest, most polished levels of service.
• Carry out knowledge and cocktail & drinks training and work to continuously improve the teams’ knowledge to better enhance the guest experience.
• Support the commercial running of the bar operation including approving rota hours and placing orders.
• Have a hands-on approach to service and hosting, driving standards at all times.
• To have a comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage menu options to be able to offer guests recommendations, including understanding the allergens present.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

• The successful applicant will have/be:: At least 3 years’ experience working in a full-service, high-end restaurant and/or bar.
• At least 1 years’ experience training others in a Bar or Restaurant environment.
• Experienced in overseeing bar operations, team, and customer service Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, wines and spirits is essential.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to strategically drive revenue Experience in running services and carrying out cash up.
• Strong knowledge of wines and wine pairings with dishes is essential.
• An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
• Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
• Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.

HOW TO GET HERE

Dakota Manchester Airport is at 7 Enterprise Way, Manchester, M90 4AD Train: About a 10 minute walk from Manchester Airport station, with frequent direct services from Manchester Piccadilly and across the North West.

Tram: Metrolink Blue Line runs from Victoria via Central Manchester to the airport main station (approximately 10 minute walk away) Bus: Bee Network routes (43, 103, 130, 199, 248, 288, 313, 368) serve the airport; some stop a few minutes from the hotel, others at the main station (approximately 10 minutes walk away) Car: For those whose journeys cannot reasonably be completed using public transport, a pre-registered team parking scheme is available at £5 per day, billed monthly by our Finance Team.

The car park is located a short 5-10 minute walk from the hotel.

Spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis upon each entry, and parking is not guaranteed.

The same parking process and payment arrangement applies to all team members, regardless of role.

Cycling: Good local routes; secure bike storage available at the team entrance.

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include: FINANCIAL Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment Meals on duty and uniforming WELLBEING Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions Family-friendly flexible working options Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and the Walk for Wellbeing, Supporting causes that matter while connecting with colleagues CAREER DEVELOPMENT Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.

ABOUT DAKOTA MANCHESTER AIRPORT

We’re preparing to open our largest hotel yet,Dakota Manchester Airport, launching inearly summer 2026. This brand-new property will feature our signature Bar & Grill and deliver the exceptional guest experience Dakota is known for.

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS

Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars.

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS

Dakota’s story started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South Queensferry, and Glasgow, in Eurocentral.

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS

We have now expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle with more in our pipeline.

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS

Dakota is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service.

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS

We attract hard-working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards and have been voted within The Caterer’s Top 15 Best Employers in Hospitality for the last five years in a row.

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS

We were also featured within the Top 10 employers in the 2024 Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UK, as well as being awarded the Spotlight Award for Best Places to Work for LGBTQIA+ employees.

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS

As recent winners of The Cateys ‘People Team of the Year’, we have award-winning internal training programmes within Dakota Academy fostering continuous development and ongoing training.

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS

As a result, over 75% of our leaders have been promoted internally and, for four consecutive years, a member of our team has won a prestigious Acorn Award awarded by The Caterer to the ‘Top 30 under 30’ in the industry, demonstrating our success in developing talent.

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS

As a result, over 75% of our leaders have been promoted internally and, for five consecutive years, a member of our team has won a prestigious Acorn Award awarded by The Caterer to the ‘Top 30 under 30’in the industry,demonstratingour success in developing talent.