Bar Manager (Cigar Lounge) - Garden Room

Oetker Collection; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel group in London seeks a Bar Manager for the Garden Room. The ideal candidate will lead the bar team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while managing operations in a luxury environment. A minimum of 5 years in a managerial role and strong knowledge of spirits and cigars are essential. The role offers competitive benefits including private medical insurance and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Private medical insurance

Training and development opportunities

50% discounts on F&B and Club & Spa

Qualifications

• Managerial bar experience in a luxury establishment is essential.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing a team in a 5* luxury environment.
• Immaculate grooming standards required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Garden Room (Bar) team, delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Be fully conversant with menus/items and presentation accompaniments.
• Communicate effectively between the team and other departments.

Skills

Managerial bar experience

Excellent command of English

Knowledge of spirits and cigars

Leadership and team management

Job description

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION Contract01. Permanent Start Date Place London, United Kingdom. MISSIONS Bar Manager - Garden Room The Lanesborough. Awarded No. 1 Hotel in London in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, on the doorstep of Hyde Park, just a short walk from Harrods, Harvey Nichols and London’s most exclusive shopping district; Sloane Street and Knightsbridge. The hotel is home to 93 luxurious suites and bedrooms, modern British dining at The Lanesborough Grill, the vibrant Library Bar and Garden Room and the magnificent Lanesborough Club & Spa. Oetker Collection Masterpiece Hotels. Garden Room – Geared towards cigar enthusiasts, The Garden Room at The Lanesborough adds some indoor assets to an outdoor space with a covered room, oak tables, a roaring fireplace, cosy furnishings, underfloor heating and blankets for cooler evenings. A walk-in humidor displays a wide range of cigars; accompany with Cognac.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Garden Room (Bar) team, delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Be fully conversant with menus/items and presentation accompaniments; make recommendations to guests.
• During service, take ownership of the guest experience with emphasis on guest recognition and personalisation.
• Communicate effectively between the team, the Kitchen brigade, and other department Heads of Department.

Qualifications

• Managerial bar experience in a luxury establishment is essential; experience in London is desired.
• Excellent command of the English language; a second language is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing a team in a 5* luxury environment.
• Immaculate grooming standards.
• Proven track record of managing and developing a team.
• Preferably excellent knowledge of spirits and cigars.
• Confident with procedures such as performance reviews, recruitment and training.
• Please note this role requires an element of manual handling.

Benefits

• Financial Wellbeing – Competitive salary package; discretionary company sick pay; additional holiday allowance; season ticket loan; enhanced pension; life insurance; complimentary dry cleaning; safety shoes.
• Health & Wellness – Private medical insurance; dental and optical benefits; complimentary meals on duty; cycle to work scheme; flu vaccinations; chiropodist & massage discounts.
• Career Growth & Personal Development – Internal transfers and promotions; cross-departmental exposure; access to training providers and e-learning; subsidised professional qualifications.
• Recognition & Social Initiatives – Award programmes; long service awards; preferential room rate; 50% F&B and Club & Spa discounts; social events.
• Other – Retirement parties (Terms & Conditions apply); family celebrations; and ongoing social activities.

Eligibility

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. If you wish to invest in Oetker Hotels, we encourage you to take this opportunity and we would be very happy to have you as a member of our team.