Bar Manager

Chotto Matte - UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant in Manchester seeks an experienced Bar Manager to lead its bar team across three bars. Ideal candidates will possess strong cocktail knowledge, leadership skills, and experience in high-volume service, with a focus on exceptional guest experiences and innovative menus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a premium bar or hospitality setting.
• Exceptional cocktail and wine knowledge.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in hiring.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of three bars.
• Recruit and develop a high-performing bar team.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and health regulations.

Skills

Cocktail knowledge

Wine knowledge

Leadership

Team development

Job description

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Salary: Up to £44,000 inclusive of tronc

About us:

Chotto Matte is a globally recognized Japanese-Peruvian
fusion restaurant group with locations in London, Miami, San Francisco,
Toronto, and now Manchester! Our venues are immersive spaces where vibrant
cuisine meets energetic beats, offering guests a unique and engaging dining
experience.

We’re now on the lookout for an experienced Bar Manager
to lead and inspire our talented bar team and oversee all bar operations across
the venue.

Our venue will consists of three bars - two located indoors
and one on our stunning outdoor terrace. With a focus on exceptional service,
premium cocktails, and a lively atmosphere until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays.

As Bar Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing a team of
up to 15 bartenders / barbacks across our three bars. You’ll play a hands-on
leadership role, driving service standards, developing the team, and ensuring
smooth, high-volume service, especially during peak late-night hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee
  the day-to-day running of three bars, ensuring consistency and quality in
  every drink served
• Recruit,
  train, and develop a high-performing bartender team
• Deliver
  an exceptional guest experience in a fast-paced, late-night environment
• Create
  and maintain a strong bar culture that focuses on knowledge, service, and
  team engagement
• Work
  closely with senior management and the floor team to ensure seamless
  service
• Ensure
  compliance with all licensing, health & safety, and hygiene
  regulations
• Manage
  stock levels, ordering, and supplier relationships
• Keep
  the bar menus innovative, seasonal, and exciting, with a strong focus on
  cocktails and wine
• Be a
  visible leader on the floor, especially during peak trading hours and
  late-night shifts

Requirements:

• Minimum
  3 years’ experience in a similar high-volume, premium bar or hospitality
  setting
• Exceptional
  cocktail and wine knowledge, with a passion for product innovation
• Strong
  leadership skills and proven experience in hiring and training bar teams
• Comfortable
  and confident working late nights – with regular finishes around 3am on
  weekends
• Hands-on
  approach with the ability to lead from the front and energise your team