Bar Manager

Bovey Castle, Devon; Highweek; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Devon seeks a Bar Manager to lead bar operations, motivate staff, and ensure exceptional guest service. The ideal candidate will have prior hospitality experience, strong leadership, and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing stock, training teams, and maintaining service quality. The role offers a supportive work culture with opportunities for growth and numerous employee benefits, including enhanced annual leave and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Monthly Service Charge/Gratuities

Live-in accommodation available

Health plans including dental and optical

Discounted stays and spa treatments

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality experience, preferably in a hotel bar.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent guest service.
• Confident in building relationships with guests and staff.

Responsibilities

• Motivate, train, and supervise the bartenders.
• Manage the bar team's rota and beverage stock.
• Ensure all bar staff are trained in health & safety.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Hospitality experience

Customer interaction

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** We’re proud winners of the AA Small Hotel Group of the year 2024-25, rated as a Top 30 Best Place to Work in Hospitality 2024 by The Caterer, and recently crowned Best Employer at the Springboard Awards for Excellence**

**Bovey Castle has been awarded LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR (2024) by Devon Tourism **

What We Offer

• Overtime Pay – you’ll be paid for every hour worked beyond your contracted hours.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Bar Manager, you will work as part of a team that delivers friendly, professional, and memorable service to all of our guests.

You will be able to motivate, train, and supervise the bartenders in the team, including managing the bar team's rota.

You will be responsible for serving drinks, making cocktails, and providing table service to all guests wishing to relax in our bar and lounge areas.

The bar team also supervises Afternoon Tea guests within the hotel, including table set-up, coordinating food service from kitchen to table, ensuring our guests receive a quality experience.

Having expert knowledge of all drinks offered will be key to making appropriate recommendations to drive sales and profitability.

You will be responsible for beverage stock management, administration, and conducting stock takes with the external stock take company.

You will work alongside the restaurant management team to control wage costs in line with budget expectations.

You will ensure all bar staff are trained in departmental health & safety, and that training records are maintained.

What You’ll Need

The successful candidate will be professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to delivering first-class guest experiences.

You will be attentive, with strong communication and interpersonal skills, confident in building relationships with guests and staff. You will be friendly, enthusiastic, and driven to enhance service quality and guest satisfaction.

Previous hospitality experience, preferably in a hotel bar, is required, with skills in meeting, greeting, and guest interaction.

You will demonstrate strong leadership skills to oversee daily bar operations.

What’s in it for you?

Our Eden Extra’s benefits platform offers:

• Enhanced annual leave – 31 days, rising to 33 with service;
• Monthly Service Charge/Gratuities;
• Live-in accommodation available;
• Discounts and cashback across retailers, gyms, restaurants, and utilities;
• Wellbeing centre access with recipes, videos, and financial tools;
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes;
• Health plans including dental, optical, and 24-hour GP access;
• Discounted stays, spa treatments, golf, and leisure;
• Support for wellbeing, including financial and family policies;
• Employee portal with news and updates;
• Opportunities for growth through apprenticeships and leadership programs;
• Family-friendly policies and support for returning from maternity leave;
• Free parking, meals on duty, and uniform.

Our culture emphasizes collaboration, with regular surveys, feedback, and a focus on sustainability and wellbeing. We are proud members of the Hoteliers Charter and committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.