Bar Manager & Beverage Leader (Cocktail Programs)

Accorhotel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Accorhotel in London is seeking a Bar Manager to lead daily operations, shaping a polished, confident and warm service with personality. You will be a senior member of the Food & Beverage leadership team, supporting the General Manager and safeguarding the House of Louie identity while creating memorable guest journeys.

You will develop cocktail programmes, train the opening team, manage beverage buying and stock, and drive beverage innovation to elevate the bar's reputation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Bar Manager experience in a similar environment.
• Forward thinking and motivated attitude.
• Excellent managerial skills with a hands-on approach and lead-by-example work style.
• Commitment to exceptional guest service with a passion for hospitality.
• Ability to find creative solutions, offering advice and recommendations.
• Personal integrity, with the ability to work in an environment that demands excellence, time and energy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation, setting the tone for a service experience that is polished, confident, warm and full of personality.
• Act as a senior member of the Food & Beverage leadership team, maintaining a visible presence in service and supporting the General Manager across the wider operation.
• Protect House of Louie identity, ensuring the drinks, service, atmosphere and guest journey come together as one distinctive experience.
• Develop cocktail programmes and seasonal beverage menus that feel creative and current
• Recruit, onboard and develop the opening team, building strong technical knowledge, confident service and a culture where personality and genuine hospitality can thrive
• Manage beverage purchasing, cellar organisation, stock control, wastage and supplier relationships with discipline and close attention to quality.
• Lead tastings, supplier partnerships, brand activations and beverage innovation, creating moments that add value to the guest experience and the reputation of the bar.

Skills

Bar management experience

Hands-on leadership

Guest service excellence

Creative beverage knowledge

Problem solving

Job description

Accorhotel in London is seeking a Bar Manager to lead daily operations, shaping a polished, confident and warm service with personality. You will be a senior member of the Food & Beverage leadership team, supporting the General Manager and safeguarding the House of Louie identity while creating memorable guest journeys.

You will develop cocktail programmes, train the opening team, manage beverage buying and stock, and drive beverage innovation to elevate the bar's reputation.