Bar Manager

The Landmark London; London; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A lifestyle hotel in London seeks a Bar Manager to lead their cocktail bar. Ideal candidates have experience in a bar setting, mixology skills, and a hands-on leadership approach. This role includes managing operations, creating a seasonal drinks menu, and developing a dynamic bar team. Join us to make a lasting impact in the neighbourhood and elevate our guests' experiences.

Benefits

Pension with company contributions

50% discount in restaurants and Spa

Complimentary stay after probation

Private medical insurance access

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience running a bar in a lifestyle hotel or destination venue.
• A creative eye for mixology and drink trends.
• Confidence in managing staff, rotas, and stock control.
• Excellent customer service and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Set the tone and energy of our cocktail bar.
• Create and evolve a seasonal drinks menu.
• Manage daily bar operations and financial performance.
• Inspire and develop a team of bartenders.

Skills

Mixology

Customer service

Leadership

Stock control

Job description

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Every cocktail tells a story, and
you can help personalise ours!

At Hotel Indigo K West Shepherd’s Bush,
we’re more than a hotel, we’re a neighbourhood experience. From the buzz of
Goldhawk Road to the energy of live music at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, we bring
local spirit into everything we do. Now we’re searching for a Bar
Manager to lead our signature bar, someone who knows their
way around a cocktail shaker and numbers with equal flair.

What’s Our Story?

Hotel Indigo
celebrates individuality in our spaces, our service, and our team. We’re
launching something bold, stylish, and full of energy, and we’re building a
team who will shape our bar as a destination in its own right.

Here’s what you can look forward to as our Bar
Manager:

Annual
salary: £41,000

• Pension
  with company contributions
• 50%
  discount in all our restaurants and Spa treatments across our properties
• Team
  member and Friends & Family rates across our properties
• Complimentary
  stay after passing probation
• Extensive
  discounts on our benefits platform
• Private
  medical insurance access
• Interest-free
  season ticket loan
• Employee
  Assistance Programme – 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and wellbeing
• World-class
  development programmes and growth opportunities
• Bike
  to work scheme
• Recommend
  a Friend incentive
• Free
  meals on duty
• Social
  squads and recognition schemes to make your voice heard and celebrate success

A Day in Your Neighbourhood

• Own
  the vibe : As our Bar Manager, set the tone and energy of our cocktail bar,
  making it the heartbeat of the hotel and a local favourite. Support the events
  team in running the private bar as and when required.
• Raise
  the bar : Create and evolve a drinks menu that’s seasonal,
  stylish, and rooted in local flavour, from creative cocktails to curated
  spirits.
• Lead
  with confidence: Manage daily bar operations, stock, compliance,
  and financial performance; ensuring standards are as high as our spirits.
• Grow
  your team : Inspire, recruit, and develop a team of bartenders
  and bar staff who bring the energy and flair to every shift.
• Make
  it memorable: Collaborate with marketing and events to build
  buzz, drive footfall, and create standout guest experiences.

What’s Your Story?

You bring both
style and substance, a service pro who understands what makes a great bar tick.
To thrive in this role as our Bar Manager, you’ll ideally have:

• Experience running a bar
  in a lifestyle hotel or destination venue
• A creative eye for
  mixology and drink trends
• Confidence in managing
  staff, rotas, and stock control
• A hands-on,
  lead-from-the-front approach
• Excellent customer
  service and people management skills
• Knowledge of licensing
  laws, health & safety, and allergen standards
• Experience opening a new bar or venue is a bonus!

If you’ve got a
passion for mixology, team leadership, and creating unforgettable atmospheres,
we want to hear your story. Join us as Bar Manager at Hotel Indigo K
West Shepherd’s Bush and help us shake things up in West London.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK.