Bar Manager

RGIT Australia; Shanklin; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend bonus £100

Birthday day off

Mental wellbeing support

Staff holiday discount

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Daish’s Holidays is seeking an experienced Bar Manager to lead our bar team and deliver a friendly, welcoming experience for guests. You’ll oversee day-to-day bar operations, drive service standards, and ensure health and safety compliance.

The role offers all-year-round employment with opportunities for career progression, staff benefits, and a strong focus on guest satisfaction. A Personal Licence is an advantage; training can be provided if needed.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising a bar team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily front and back of house bar operations.
• Lead, organise and supervise the bar team to ensure smooth service.
• Provide excellent customer service and maximise guest satisfaction.
• Ensure drinks and products meet quality standards.
• Respond to guest feedback and address issues promptly.
• Train, mentor and support team members on procedures.
• Maintain product knowledge and cellar management.
• Manage cash handling and accurate cash management.
• Uphold health & safety and licensing requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments to create a seamless guest experience.

Skills

Bar management

Team leadership

Customer service

Training & mentoring

Cash handling

Stock management

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Full-time Permanent Manager

Posted 04 Aug 2026

Description

Bar Manager

Make every stay special with Daish’s Holidays

Looking for your next step in hospitality and ready to take the lead? Whether you're an experienced Bar Manager looking for a new challenge or an experienced bar professional ready to progress your career, Daish’s Holidays could be the perfect fit for you.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Bar Manager to lead our bar team and help us deliver the friendly, welcoming service that our guests expect.

All-year-round employment | Fantastic employee benefits

What will you be doing?

As our Bar Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the bar, leading and supporting your team to deliver excellent service and a great experience for our guests.

Guest experience is at the heart of everything we do, and you'll help create a friendly and welcoming environment for both our guests and team members.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the daily front and back of house bar operations.
• Leading, organising and supervising the bar team to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Providing excellent customer service and maximising guest satisfaction.
• Ensuring all drinks and products are prepared and served to the required quality standards.
• Responding efficiently and professionally to guest feedback and resolving any issues or dissatisfaction.
• Training, mentoring and supporting new and existing team members to ensure they follow the correct operational procedures.
• Maintaining good product knowledge and ensuring the team understands the products available.
• Managing stock levels and supporting effective cellar management.
• Managing cash handling procedures and ensuring accurate cash management.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, Health & Safety and presentation throughout the bar.
• Ensuring licensing requirements and relevant legislation are followed.
• Working closely with other departments to provide a seamless experience for our guests.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for an experienced bar professional who is confident leading a team and passionate about providing excellent customer service.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in managing or supervising a bar team.
• Confident in training, mentoring and developing team members.
• Friendly, approachable and able to lead by example.
• Organised and able to manage the demands of a busy bar environment.
• A confident communicator with strong active listening skills.
• Knowledgeable about drinks and the standards required to deliver them to a high quality.
• Experienced in cash handling and management.
• Knowledgeable about cellar management.
• Aware of Health & Safety requirements within public bar spaces and events.
• Familiar with licensing laws and the responsibilities associated with running a bar.

A Personal Licence would be an advantage for this role. If you don't currently hold one, we can provide access to the relevant training if required.

At Daish’s, we believe that our people are just as important as our guests. That's why we offer more than just a job.

When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Stable, all-year-round employment – we don't close for the winter.
• Career progression opportunities across our hotels and wider business.
• £100 refer-a-friend bonus, shared between you and your friend.
• An extra paid day off for your birthday.
• Access to mental wellbeing and financial support to help you when you need it.
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment.
• Staff, Friends & Family Holiday Discount – enjoy a Daish’s holiday from just £105 for you, your family and friends, including accommodation, breakfast, dinner, coach travel and entertainment.

The role involves working up to 6 days per week, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, with straight shifts of approximately 4:00pm until midnight.

We are an established, family-run holiday company with over 45 years of experience creating memorable holidays for our guests.

Today, we operate 11 hotels across 9 locations throughout the UK, alongside our own fleet of luxury coaches. While we continue to grow and look towards an exciting future, our family values remain at the heart of everything we do.

Clean & Comfortable Accommodation | Good Food | Great Entertainment | Friendly Service

These values are what make a Daish’s holiday special. We pride ourselves on providing great-value holidays for all ages, whether our guests are looking for a relaxing break, fantastic entertainment, delicious food or the chance to explore some of the UK's most wonderful destinations.

Our commitment to great holidays and outstanding customer service has been recognised through a number of industry awards, including Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards and Group Travel & Leisure Awards.

With more than four decades of experience behind us, we’re proud of our heritage as a family company – but we're always looking towards the future.

If you're an experienced bar professional looking for a stable, year-round role where you can lead a team, develop your career and make a real difference to our guests' experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Come and join the Daish’s family and help us make every stay special!

Company Overview

Our family of hotels and luxury coaches has been providing great holidays since 1979. The company now has 12 hotels in 10 popular UK resorts, and our fleet of luxury coaches ready to collect you and take you on your holidays. Service, quality, welcoming, friendly staff and excellent value are at the heart of this family-owned company. With family-friendly accommodation and entertainment throughout the year, we have something for everyone.