Bar Manager Fine Dining Gastropub with Rooms

Trades Workforce Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in the Cotswolds is seeking an experienced Bar Manager to lead the bar operation in a renowned gastropub. You will be responsible for developing innovative cocktails and delivering exceptional service. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a high-quality bar environment and possess strong mixology skills. Offering a competitive salary, full-time contract, and various benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape a refined drinks experience in a Michelin-level venue.

Benefits

£42,000 per annum plus circa £6,000 service charge

Private medical care

Pension

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Discounts across the wider group

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Bar Manager or Senior Bartender in a quality environment.
• Confident with mixology and seasonally driven drinks.
• Pride in delivering warm, personal, and polished guest service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar operation day to day, ensuring exceptional service.
• Create and develop seasonal, ingredient-led cocktails and drinks menus.
• Manage stock, ordering, margins, and GP to meet commercial targets.
• Train, mentor, and motivate the bar team.
• Work closely with senior management and food and beverage teams.

Skills

Mixology

Premium spirits knowledge

Guest service

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Our client is an award-winning gastropub with rooms situated in a beautiful Cotswolds village, recognised for its refined cuisine, warm hospitality, and strong focus on seasonal, organic produce. As part of a respected and growing hospitality group, they are now seeking an experienced and passionate Bar Manager to take ownership of the bar operation and enhance the drinks offering, complementing an exceptional food experience.

Due to the rural location, you must be able to drive and have your own mode of transport.

You’ll be wondering what’s in it for you as the Bar Manager…

• £42,000 per annum plus circa £6,000 service charge
• Full‑time role within a highly regarded, food‑led business
• 48‑hour contract
• Working with premium spirits, seasonal ingredients and a refined cocktail offering
• Discounts across the wider group from day one
• Private medical care, pension, life assurance and wellbeing support

Responsibilities as the Bar Manager…

• Leading the bar operation day to day, ensuring exceptional service and presentation
• Creating and developing seasonal, ingredient‑led cocktails and drinks menus
• Managing stock, ordering, margins and GP in line with commercial targets
• Training, mentoring and motivating the bar team to deliver consistent standards
• Working closely with senior management and the wider food and beverage team

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Have strong experience as a Bar Manager or Senior Bartender in a quality environment
• Are confident with mixology, premium spirits and seasonally driven drinks
• Take pride in delivering warm, personal and polished guest service
• Remain calm and organised during busy services
• Enjoy leading a team and developing people

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Bar Manager to play a key role in one of Oxfordshire’s most respected gastropubs, shaping a drinks offering that complements Michelin-level food and service.

Please note you will need the right to work in the UK to be suitable for this role.

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