Bar Manager - Fine Dining - Up to £45,000

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium fine dining restaurant in West London is seeking a Bar Manager to oversee the bar operations. This role requires a strong background in premium cocktails and spirits, with proven leadership skills. Responsibilities include team management, stock control, and ensuring exceptional guest service. Successful candidates will thrive in a structured fine dining environment. Apply today or send your CV to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Bar Manager or strong Assistant Bar Manager ready to step up.
• In-depth knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wines, and luxury service standards.
• Ability to lead a team and run bar operations independently.
• Skilled in stock control, ordering, and rota planning.
• Passionate about team development and mentoring.
• Calm under pressure, highly professional in fine dining settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the bar operation.
• Manage and train the bar team.
• Control stock and place orders.
• Ensure smooth guest-focused service daily.

Skills

Cocktail knowledge

Spirits knowledge

Team leadership

Stock control

Guest-focused service

Job description

Overview

Bar Manager – Fine Dining – Up to £45,000

The Role: We’re working with a fantastic fine dining restaurant in West London that’s looking for an experienced Bar Manager to take full ownership of the bar operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for premium service, strong cocktail and spirits knowledge, and proven leadership in a high-end environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the bar – from team management and training to stock control, ordering, and ensuring a smooth, guest-focused service every day. This is a hands-on management role for someone who is both creative and operationally strong.

Ideal Candidate

• An experienced Bar Manager, or a strong Assistant Bar Manager ready to step up
• In-depth knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wines, and luxury service standards
• Confident leading a team and running the bar operation independently
• Skilled in stock control, ordering, rota planning, and maintaining excellent organisation
• Passionate about developing and mentoring the team
• Calm under pressure, highly professional, and thrives in a structured, fine dining environment

Please apply today or send your CV to Kate B OR call 0207 790 2666

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