Bar Manager [Double Standard]

The Standard London; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant boutique hotel in London is seeking a Bar Manager to lead their busy bar operations. This role demands passion for mixology, exceptional service standards, and strong management skills. You will be responsible for training staff, creating menus, and ensuring a memorable guest experience in a dynamic environment, while also enjoying a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Meals on Duty

28 Days Holiday rising to 33

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)

Medical Assistance

Employee Assistance Programme

Worldwide Travel Discounts

F&B Discounts ranging from 25-50%

Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000

Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Bar Manager or Assistant Bar Manager.
• Confident mixologist with proven knowledge of spirits & wines.
• Highly social, motivated, and pro-active.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bar team and provide an extensive drinks service.
• Train and develop bar team on service and cocktail preparation.
• Work closely with Beverage management to create new drink ideas.

Skills

Mixology

Customer Engagement

Team Management

Bar Operations Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience as Bar Manager or Assistant Bar Manager

Job description

Bar Manager · £40.7k – £43k per year (incl. Tronc) plus Additional Tips, Bonus Scheme, and Company Benefits · Full Time · Full Flexibility Required Monday – Sunday · Kings Cross · Late-Night Thursday – Saturday (2.30am)

We are defined by our richness of personality, diversity of background, lifestyle, and design. At the cultural heart-beat of The Standard are our team who bring to life our spaces, engage with our guests and vibrate social energy, day and night across our venues. We are now seeking a dynamic leader who will capture the very essence of Double Standard, Isla, and The Library Lounge, and join our team as the Bar Manager.

Double Standard bar and restaurant has become best known for its famous burgers, DJs, boozy brunches and guest chefs BBQ's, all enjoyed in the 70s-inspired bar space and sun-soaked terraces. Isla restaurant and terrace is an indoor-outdoor garden oasis with a seasonal menu, carefully curated wine list, and inventive cocktails. The Library Lounge is our cosiest corner, and a hub for our music and cultural programming.

Your role

As our Ground Floor Bar Manager you will oversee an exceptional bar team that will provide an extensive drinks service across Double Standard, Isla, and The Library Lounge. You will of course be passionate about service, with an exceptional working knowledge of bar operations and the order of service; along with a deep appreciation of quality wines, champagne and spirts in order to expertly train and develop our bar team, and enhance their guest experience skills.

You will have a hands on appoach to service, working alongside our bar team to prep, create, and mix a range of signature cocktails in addition to mixing and blending of all the classics. Your knowledge of the latest trends in the London bar scene and team trainings will also add expertise and a touch of personality and theatre to our guest's experience.

As Bar Manager you will also work closely with our Beverage management team to develop ideas to create new signature drinks and cocktails for our menus and special events, and as a senior manager there are a number of additional duties you will undertake including; staff rotas, recruitment, learning and development, and implementing Health & Safety policies and compliance practices.

Finally, you will be a host, making our guests feel welcome whilst they visit The Standard and our energetic and vibrant city; so you will need to be highly social, upbeat and friendly; confident and can handle pressure well; thrive in a busy high volume, high energy environment and can manage multiple tasks and guest with ease.

Do you have what it takes to be Bar Manager at The Standard

While we take every detail of design and guest experience seriously, we do not take ourselves too seriously. ‘Standard People’ are at the heart of our brand; vivid, dynamic and engaging.

Prior experience as a Bar Manager is essential for this role; you will have an uncompromised and natural flair for service and be able to build genuine relationships with guests. In addition to this you will also need...

• Prior experience as an Bar Manager or Assistant Bar Manager, with the ability to engage and connect with a wide range of guests from different backgrounds, ideally gained in a similar ‘Lifestyle’ boutique hotel or destination cocktail bar
• Confident mixologist with a proven knowledge of spirits & wines, and well versed in both classic and contemporary cocktails
• Experience across a range of management disciplines
• Highly social, motivated and pro-active; acting with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
• Cocktail prep, opening, closing, requisitions, and bar compliance experience preferred
• Prior experience with Birchstreet, Fourth HR, and Sevenrooms is advantageous (however full training will be given)
• Full-time availability with a flexible approach to working hours, including late-night (Thurs-Sat, 2am finish)
• We also actively seek candidates with a diverse range of lifestyle skills, and welcome applications from those in the arts, music and entertainment industries.

We are defined by our richness of personality and diversity of background and lifestyle so if you think you have what it takes to be our Bar Manager, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing employment.

Benefits Include

• Starting salary of £40.7K, increasing to £43K after probation
• Meals on Duty
• Managers wear their own style
• 28 Days Holiday rising to 33 days with service
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)
• Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)
• Employee Assistance Programme with Well-being service
• Membership to Headspace Meditation app
• Worldwide Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage platform
• Employee & Family Rates across all Standard and Bunkhouse properties
• In-house Experience Programme
• F&B Discounts ranging from 25-50%
• Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000
• Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training
• Season Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work Scheme
• Social Committee with regular monthly social activities

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom