Bar Manager - Herringbone Barnton

Buzzworks Holdings; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a local favorite as the Bar Manager at Herringbone, where you'll lead a dedicated bar team in providing an exceptional guest experience. Oversee everything from seasonal cocktails to bar cleanliness, ensuring top-notch service in a vibrant and supportive environment. With flexible hours, great benefits, and opportunities for progression, this role is perfect for those passionate about hospitality and leadership.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training & development opportunities

40% staff discount

Extra holidays after service

Wellbeing support

Financial support options

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in bar service within a fast-paced venue.
• Passionate about drinks, people, and hospitality.
• A calm, confident leader with an eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating your bar team.
• Maintaining consistency in drink quality and service.
• Managing stock and cleanliness.

Skills

Bar service experience

Leadership

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Customer focus

Job description

Welcome to Herringbone

At Herringbone, we serve thoughtfully crafted cocktails, seasonal wines, and local beers in a relaxed, modern setting. Whether it’s a casual pint, a pre-dinner spritz, or a full evening of great conversation over great drinks, we’re proud to be the go-to spot for stylish neighbourhood hospitality.

We’re now looking for a Bar Manager to lead our bar team and take the guest experience to the next level.

The Buzz

• Flexible working - shifts that work around your life
• Training & development - including live-action training sessions
• Access to our Leadership Development Programme
• 40% staff discount across all Buzzworks venues Extra holidays after 1, 3 & 5 years' service
• Wellbeing support - Employee Assistance, wellness hub & discounted gym
• Financial support - interest-free loans, care packages & Wagestream access
• Progression opportunities within Buzzworks' growing hospitality group
• A supportive, people-first team culture where you can thrive
  
  

The Works

As Bar Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind the Herringbone bar, combining technical knowledge with top-tier service and genuine hospitality. From seasonal cocktails to perfectly poured pints, your attention to detail and leadership will help create a bar experience that keeps our guests coming back.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leading and motivating your bar team
• Maintaining consistency in drink quality, speed and service
• Managing stock, back-bar organisation and cleanliness
• Supporting hiring, onboarding and training of new team members
• Working alongside the FOH and kitchen teams to ensure seamless service
• Ensuring compliance with licensing and safety standards
• Contributing to a positive, laid-back but professional team culture
  
  

Who You Are

• Experienced in bar service within a fast-paced venue
• Passionate about drinks, people, and hospitality
• A calm, confident leader with an eye for detail and a love for great presentation
• Organised, efficient and guest-focused
  
  

Ready to raise the bar?

Apply now and become part of something brilliant at Herringbone Team— a local favourite with big potential.

Buzzworks is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to achieving our purpose:

To make people feel great through hospitality.