Bar Manager

The Groucho Club Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Groucho Club Ltd. is seeking an experienced Bars Manager to lead its bar team. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for excellence in service, and the ability to motivate their team in a fast-paced environment. This hands-on role involves training staff, ensuring high standards of service, and driving customer satisfaction in one of London's most iconic private clubs.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

33 days holiday

Health cash plan and Vitality Private Medical Insurance

Discounts at thousands of retailers

Pension contributions

Life Assurance

Complimentary staff meals during shifts

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years’ experience as an Assistant Bar Manager or Bar Manager.
• Proven track record in training and developing a team.
• Working knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and ensure customer satisfaction through the bar team.
• Conduct 1-2-1 coaching and staff training.
• Organise staffing and ensure effective communication with the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team development

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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