Bar Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Bar Manager to elevate the guest experience in a vibrant bar environment. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for mixology and a commitment to delivering top-notch service. You will be responsible for managing the bar team, creating exciting drink menus, and ensuring that every guest leaves with a smile. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive team culture, this position offers a chance to thrive in a dynamic setting. If you're ready to lead a talented team and make a significant impact, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Career progression

Meals on duty

Full training

Company trips & incentives

Service charge and bonuses

Staff parties & events

Great team culture

Your birthday off & paid

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a bar management role with a focus on guest service.
• Ability to create innovative cocktails and manage bar operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest experiences through amazing drinks and service.
• Manage stocks, training, and staff to maintain high service standards.

Skills

Guest Service Excellence

Cocktail Creation

Hygiene Standards

Staff Training

Cost Control

Team Management

Education

Eligibility to work in the UK

Excellent written and spoken English

Job description

We are looking for a Bar Manager to come on board and support the current team.

Since opening our doors in 2008, the Drake & Morgan collection now has beautiful bars and restaurants in London and Manchester. We wanted to create a unique space where locals and visitors alike could enjoy thoughtful, inspired menus and innovative, crafted cocktails in the most welcoming environment. An escape from the everyday.

As a Bar Manager, you will be the best in class in your sector and will have a thirst for knowledge coupled with a desire to give your guests the very best service, standards, and product.

A flavour of the Bar Manager Role…

1. Deliver exceptional guest experiences through amazing drinks, charming service, and beautiful environments.
2. Be part of a manager team working together to ensure that all areas of the business operate during trading hours to our standards.
3. Improve the guest experience constantly by coming up with ideas, executing them, and analyzing.
4. Help in the creation of new and exciting drinks for specials and seasonal menus across the group.
5. Manage the stocks from ordering, invoicing, and performance reporting, using the reporting to make improvements through service and drive GP’s.
6. Manage the Bartending department as a whole with your own supervisors to help.
7. Efficient rota skills to ensure that all shifts have the correct level of staff to deliver the service required.
8. Ensure that high levels of hygiene are constantly adhered to on a daily basis to conform with EHO and company requirements.
9. Deliver training to the staff on all matters regarding the drinks and bar products being offered.
10. Work closely with the GM in helping control costs and grow the EBITDA for the venue.
11. Coach and develop junior managers in the venue to help get them to department head level.
12. Deal with feedback and complaints, resolving the matter and creating actions to ensure the situation doesn’t arise again.
13. Assist in recruiting amazing people to join the team to not only help service but enrich the environment and guest experience.

What’s in it for you?

We offer competitive pay, great service charge, cash tips, and huge opportunities to progress into bigger roles in the future:

• Career progression
• Meals on duty
• Full training
• Company trips & incentives
• Service charge and bonuses
• Staff parties & events
• Great team culture
• Your birthday off & paid
• Access to Hospitality Actions Employee Assistance Programme

Please note you must be able to prove you are eligible to work in the UK and have excellent written and spoken English.