Bar Manager

The Groucho Club Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Groucho Club is seeking a Bars Manager to lead and motivate the bar team at a prestigious private members’ club in London. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and a passion for exceptional service. This hands-on role involves employee training, recruitment, and maintaining high standards in a vibrant hospitality environment, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

33 days holiday

Health cash plan and private medical insurance

Discounts at thousands of retailers

Pension contributions

Life Assurance

Complimentary staff meals

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as Assistant Bar Manager or Bar Manager.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Complete working knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the bar team to enhance guest experience.
• Train and develop bar staff, ensuring high service standards.
• Manage recruitment and staff schedules to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Job description

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We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Bars Manager to lead our bar team at The Groucho Club. You’ll bring confident floor presence, a deep knowledge of drinks and service, and a passion for creating exceptional member experiences. Strong leadership skills are essential, as you’ll be responsible for maintaining consistency, driving team engagement, and delivering high performance across the bars' operation. A key part of the role will be training and developing the team to ensure high standards, product knowledge, and confident service. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and leads by example.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Making sure the bar team is fully motivated, happy and guest and customer experience focused at all times;
• Provide monthly 1-2-1s with bar staff to coach and develop;
• Ensure that bar floor staff are well trained for their positions and have a thorough understanding of the duties associated with their jobs;
• Recruitment of all bar staff;
• Training of new and existing members of staff, to ensure that the customer service standards are exceptional at all times;
• To promote up selling and to drive sales through advising customers on their choices of drinks and food;
• Organising and preparing for each shift ensuring that all areas fully stocked and in accordance with relevant SOP;
• Ensure the smooth service in the bars by organising the staff and arranging staff breaks;
• Ensure clear and helpful communication with the kitchen at all times;
• Ensure all bills are run under a members name, awareness of the general profile reports;
• Understand and settle comp, waste, allowance and hosting bills;
• Helping with staff rotas by checking and confirming staff hours on Harri;

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Have at least 2+ years’ experience working as an Assistant Bar Manager or Bar Manager in a busy environment or private members' club;
• Proven track record in training and developing a team;
• Complete working knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages;
• Knowledge of business management principles and practices;
• Sound understanding of cost and stock control procedures;
• Upbeat and energetic personality;
• Needs to be polished, enthusiastic and work to high standards;
• Work in a professional yet friendly manner;
• Have good communication skills and be able to liaise with the team;
• Truly passionate about delivering a personalised service;
• Excellent attention to detail.

Why You’ll Love It Here

At The Groucho Club, we know our people are the key to our success. That’s why we offer:

• A competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• 33 days holiday to recharge and explore.
• A health cash plan and Vitality Private Medical Insurance to support your well-being.
• Discounts at thousands of retailers through our online savings portal.
• Pension contributions to invest in your future.
• Life Assurance for peace of mind.
• Complimentary staff meals during shifts to keep you energised.
• Opportunities for training and development to help you thrive in your career.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the bar team at one of London’s most iconic private members’ clubs - where service, creativity and people are at the heart of everything we do.

No agency support required - direct applications only.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Hospitality

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