Bar Manager - Growing Restaurant Group

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious restaurant group in London seeks a Bar Manager to lead both a refined restaurant and a lively bar. Responsibilities include curating a comprehensive wine list, ensuring exceptional service, and managing staff training. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, product knowledge, and thrive under pressure. Competitive salary with a bonus structure in place.

Qualifications

• Experience in a bar or restaurant setting.
• Ability to train and develop staff.
• Strong focus on customer service and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage service in both the restaurant and bar.
• Curate the wine list and ensure quality drinks.
• Handle rotas, orders, and P&L management.

Skills

Leadership skills

Wine knowledge

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

Bar Manager – Growing Restaurant Group
London | £50,000 + Bonus

We’re working with a standout London group that’s big on quality – quality drinks, quality service, and quality people.

They’re now looking for a Bar Manager to run two different spaces under one roof – a more refined upstairs restaurant with a serious 400-bin wine list (you’ll help curate it), and a lively, cocktail-led bar downstairs. Two bars, two vibes – and you’ll be across both.

This isn’t an office-based role. You’ll be on the floor, leading from the front, running service, making sure drinks are bang-on and standards stay sharp. Of course, you’ll handle rotas, orders, P&L – but the real focus is people and product.

You’ll be developing the team as the group continues to grow – this business values talent and wants to keep the good ones. You’ll be training, supporting, and raising the bar even when you’re not on shift.

What they’re looking for:

• Someone who lives and breathes the product
• Solid leadership skills and a love for service
• Wine knowledge – WSET a bonus but not essential
• Organised, calm, and thrives under pressure
• Someone who’s ready to step up and grow with the brand

If this sounds like your kind of challenge, send your CV to Kate at COREcruitment dot com.