Bar Manager

Grind | Certified B Corp; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the coffee sector is seeking an enthusiastic Bar Manager for their new Manchester location. This exciting role involves crafting classic and innovative cocktails, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring exceptional service in a vibrant atmosphere. You will play a crucial role in creating memorable experiences for customers while maintaining high standards of quality and consistency. If you are passionate about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values sustainability and community, and be part of a team that is making a difference in the coffee industry.

Benefits

50% off Food & Beverage

Retail discount on Grind at Home products

Up to £300 referral bonus

Invitation to Social Events

Access to Wellness Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a bar environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistent and high-quality drinks while managing a busy bar.
• Train and manage the bar team to ensure speedy service.

Skills

Cocktail preparation

Team leadership

Customer service

Time management

Problem-solving

Job description

A bit about us.

Grind is a coffee company that was born in London, soon to live in Manchester! Since opening Shoreditch Grind in 2011, we've expanded across the city with cafés, coffee shops, trucks, and a state-of-the-art coffee roastery. Now, we’re opening our first location outside of London, in the centre of Manchester.

Coffee is at the forefront of what we do and who we are. We are coffee specialists and have always aspired to deliver the best quality, service, and consistency of product at all our Grind locations. Each of our cafés has an incredible team serving speciality coffee, mixing cocktails, and cooking amazing food—all to the beat of a great playlist. Now, we’re looking to build another all-star team for our very first café-restaurant in the heart of Manchester, in St Michael’s Square.

Every team at every location is involved in our mission to use coffee as a force for good. Whether it’s through sourcing avocado peel straws and recycled material containers on site, creating the UK’s first home-compostable coffee pods, or using 100% plastic-free packaging, we want to be the world’s most sustainable coffee company. We set up our own charity, the Better Coffee Foundation, to undo the damage caused by the global coffee industry by recovering ocean-bound plastic with every coffee pod, iced coffee can, and cup of coffee we sell.

A bit about the role.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Bar Manager who enjoys making classical drinks with contemporary twists. Evenings at Grind offer a variety of classics, coffee cocktails and guest cocktails. We’re all about creating a buzzing atmosphere by turning up the tunes, dimming the lights and serving the best espresso martini in London. We are looking for energetic night owls to join the Grind Crew in our new Manchester Location!

Our Bar Managers focus on the need for consistency and attention to detail when it comes to the classics, and assist in the development of new menus. As a Bar Manager of course we expect the usual stuff on a day to day basis; great service, consistency of all drinks and some quality shaking. To be eligible for this role, you will need to demonstrate confidence in leading a bar team in a very busy and high-volume hospitality environment. You must drive sales through training and managing the team, and delivering speedy service with passion at all times! We expect at least 1 year of experience working in a bar environment, and a 'work with the team' attitude.

Role responsibilities.

• Full understanding of cocktail specs, wine and beer menus
• Ability to deliver consistent and high quality product
• Possesses strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and managerial skills to lead team
• Possess full understanding of Steps of Service in line with company standards
• Deliver exemplary service in line with our Steps of Service procedures
• Ability to complete stock takes and maintain stock controls
• Ability to multitask and perform a busy service solo
• Open and close down bar to Grind Standards
• To ensure all team members are trained and adhere to all company policies
• To promote effective teamwork amongst staff by taking an active interest in their welfare, safety and development.
• Understanding of beverage-based P&L’s, including sales figures and bar margins

You’ll have.

• Possess excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with colleagues and customers
• Ability to work well under pressure and use initiative
• Ability to problem solve and escalate complaints accordingly
• Strong leadership with effective communication skills
• Strong time-management and prioritisation skills

Diversity and Inclusion.

Grind is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or disability status. If there are any adjustments you need to help you bring your best self to an interview with us please let us know.

Benefits and Perks.

• Crew Card Membership - 50% off all Food & Beverage at every Grind location.
• Retail discount on Grind at Home products
• Up to £300 referral bonus
• Invitation to our Social Events
• Access to Wellness Scheme

Salary

Up to £45k