Bar Manager

The Ivy Collection; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious restaurant group in Guildford is looking for a Bar Manager to join their team. You will be responsible for ensuring exceptional customer service and preparing a wide range of cocktails. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience and a passion for providing memorable guest experiences. This role offers a supportive work environment and many benefits including career development opportunities and generous staff discounts.

Benefits

Competitive Industry pay

50% staff discount for dining

Career Development and Training

Extra holiday allowance

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Skilled in preparing cocktails and spirits to high standards.
• Excellent English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all legal requirements regarding licensing laws.
• Welcoming customers and serving drinks that delight guests.
• Support revenue-generating initiatives and follow sales targets.
• Assist in staff training and develop key team members.
• Guide and support staff during service.

Skills

Cocktail preparation

Exceptional customer service

Charisma and flair

Job description

Overview

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Welcome to The Ivy Collection, we embody timeless elegance and vibrant hospitality in every guest experience. Our iconic restaurants, situated across the UK and beyond, are celebrated for exceptional food, outstanding service, and the creation of unforgettable moments.

We're searching for a passionate Bar Manager.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team in one of the UK's leading restaurant brands.

Benefits & rewards

• Competitive Industry pay (based on salary & Tronc)
• Additionally, all managers receive an element of variable tronc
• 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships.
• Free food and drinks to the same standard that we serve our guests when you are working.
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed!
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.

Key elements of your role as a Bar Manager

• Adhere to all legal requirements regarding weights and measures, licensing laws, health, and safety as well as fire procedures, ensuring these are always adhered to.
• Welcoming customers, taking drink orders, making recommendations, and serving exquisite drinks that delight our guests.
• Support the implementation of revenue-generating initiatives and follow budgeted sales targets.
• Assisted in staff training and liaised with senior management to develop key team members.
• Guide, coach, and support staff during service to develop teamwork and ensure the standard of service is always exceptional.

About you

• You have at least 2 years + experience in this role
• You are skilled in preparing cocktails and spirits to high standards
• You love to wow guests with exceptional service
• You have excellent English language skills
• You are friendly and professional with plenty of charisma and flair

About us

Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.