Bar Manager

Dorchester Collection; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary stays

Discounts with hotels

Royal London Private Pension scheme

Apprenticeships from Level 2

Social events

Referral bonus

Well-being support

Job summary

Vesper Bar at The Dorchester in London seeks a Bar Manager to uphold the hotel's luxury standards and guest experience. You will lead a high-performing team, set service benchmarks, and evolve beverage concepts to delight guests worldwide.

Ideal candidates bring leadership experience in luxury hospitality, exceptional communication, and a passion for delivering bespoke guest experiences. The role offers a prestigious career path within the Dorchester Collection.

Qualifications

• Previous experience at a luxury 5-star hotel as a Bar Manager or similar leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead a high-performing bar team and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the bar operation and ensure service excellence.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team while maintaining luxury standards.
• Drive innovative beverage concepts and maintain guest satisfaction at the highest level.

Skills

Leadership

Bar management

Team development

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Join us as a Bar Manager at Vesper Bar at The Dorchester, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024-2026 and ‘Hotel of the Year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Bar Manager at Vesper Bar, you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Bar Manager at Vesper Bar, you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

What you'll get

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts with our hotels, and benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from seasonal ticket loan, rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.

What you'll do

As Bar Manager at Vesper Bar, you'll love what you do and take pride in taking care of our guests.

• The Bar Manager is the custodian of one of London's most celebrated cocktail destinations, responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, inspiring a culture of creativity, and maintaining the highest standards of luxury hospitality.
• As the leader of Vesper Bar, you will oversee all aspects of the operation, ensuring the venue continues to set industry benchmarks for service, innovation, and commercial success. You will lead and develop a high-performing team, cultivate meaningful relationships within the global bar community, and drive the evolution of the bar through innovative menu concepts and world-class beverage experiences.
• Combining operational excellence, commercial acumen, and creative vision, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening Vesper Bar's reputation as a destination venue for hotel guests, local clientele, and international visitors alike.

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of our Bar Manager, but we will make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

What you'll bring

• Our values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As a Bar Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.
• Previous experience at a luxury 5-star hotel as a Bar Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Passion for the role and the team and unique personality
  Ability toempower team members to deliver bespoke services to all guests
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be well presented.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Commercial with proven track record in negotiation.
• Strong organisation and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities to deadlines.
• A proactive and solution-driven approach.
• Creativity and a passion for enhancing guest experience. Strong stakeholder management and teamwork skills.
• Commercial awareness within the Food & Beverage environment.
  

Job Location

United Kingdom

Location

53 Park Lane, Mayfair W1K 1QA London

Our Hotels

We work with some of the most talented and unique individuals in our business, who always ensure the extraordinary guest experience of Dorchester Collection and the hotels within it. It is, after all, our people that bring our vision to life. As a member of our Dorchester Collection Family, we will support your development by nurturing your personality, creating a transparent culture of trust collaboration and appreciation. Supported by our annual personal development planning, tailored learning opportunities and our Academy programs you will be a part of creating a bespoke experience.

Our Hotels

We work with some of the most talented and unique individuals in our business, who always ensure the extraordinary guest experience of Dorchester Collection and the hotels within it. It is, after all, our people that bring our vision to life. As a member of our Dorchester Collection Family, we will support your development by nurturing your personality, creating a transparent culture of trust collaboration and appreciation. Supported by our annual personal development planning, tailored learning opportunities and our Academy programs you will be a part of creating a bespoke experience.

Treasured by guests. Cherished by employees. Celebrated worldwide.

Diversity and Inclusion at Dorchester Collection are core beliefs of our We Care philosophy. The basis of We Care is to create an environment where all of our employees feel valued and respected, allowing positive engagement to prosper. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is part of our DNA, reflected by our core values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity.

If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process, such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself, please email [e-mail] so that we can discuss how we can support you through the process. Please note that we will not be able to respond to individual enquiries about update

Reference

2022-3482