Bar Manager Kings Road Chelsea

Cubitt House; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality group as a Bar Manager at The Builders Arms, a local Chelsea pub. You will lead the team, ensure exceptional service, and maintain high standards in a vibrant environment. This role offers competitive pay, career growth, and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Meals on duty

Team socials

Full training and clear development pathway

Supportive, people-first culture

Qualifications

• Experienced in busy floor and/or bar environments, ideally in premium pubs or restaurants.
• Passionate about great food and drink, with good knowledge of beer, wine, and cocktails.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front, ensuring warm, attentive service.
• Support daily operations and oversee smooth running of shifts.
• Coach and develop junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Job description

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Job Title: Bar Manager

Location: The Builders Arms, King's Road, Chelsea (Cubitt House)

Reports to: General Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits and progression opportunities

About Us

The Builders Arms is a proudly local Chelsea pub, part of the Cubitt House collection – known for beautifully run pubs with real character, honest hospitality, and a warm, inviting charm. We celebrate the art of proper pubkeeping: exceptional service, great drinks, and seasonal British food served with style and care.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead from the front: Be a visible, confident presence on the floor and behind the bar – setting the tone for warm, attentive service and rallying the team.
• Support daily operations: Help oversee both floor and bar service, ensuring smooth running of shifts, top-quality drinks, and an all-round great guest experience.
• Be a host at heart: Build relationships with regulars and locals, welcoming every guest as if into your own home.
• Coach & develop: Support junior team members with training, upskilling and mentoring – leading by example with Cubitt House standards.
• Keep it sharp: Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, stock rotation, cash handling and compliance.
• Stay curious: Champion our food and drink offer – take pride in knowing what’s on the menu and sharing it with guests and the team alike.

Who You Are

• A natural host with a real love of pubs and people.
• Experienced in busy floor and/or bar environments – ideally in premium, food-led pubs or restaurants.
• Confident, calm, and approachable – a real team player and motivator.
• Organised, reliable, and hands-on – not afraid to get stuck in and lead a shift.
• Passionate about great food and drink, with good knowledge of beer, wine, and cocktails a bonus.
• Looking to grow within a respected and expanding hospitality group.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and tronc
• Meals on duty & team socials
• Full training and clear development pathway – we promote from within
• A genuinely supportive, people-first culture

Join the team at one of Chelsea’s most iconic pubs, where great service, strong leadership, and community spirit are all part of the job. If you’re ready to run the floor like it’s your own pub – we want to hear from you.