Bar Manager – La Familia (New brand)

Barrio Bars (Nightcap Plc.); City Of London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant bar group in London is seeking a Bar Manager for La Familia, an energetic taqueria and speakeasy. You will oversee daily operations, guide the bartending team, and ensure a memorable experience for guests. Ideally, you have a year of experience in a busy bar environment, with excellent communication skills and a passion for cocktails. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, promoting personal development and a fun work atmosphere.

Benefits

Salary £33-36,000 + Bonus

50% discount on food and drink

Employee Assistance Program

Early access to pay

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working in a busy bar as a senior bartender or team leader.
• Experience organizing rotas and managing labour margins is beneficial.
• Knowledge of handling stocks and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations during busy shifts.
• Support your General Manager and team.
• Ensure bartending standards are met.

Skills

Bartending experience

Resilience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Bar Manager – La Familia

La Familia – Soho’s Coolest Taqueria & Speakeasy

La Familia is where Soho comes to eat, drink, and let loose. Upstairs, we serve up a rustic, fast-casual taqueria experience – a small but mighty menu of tacos, quesadillas, elotes, and fresh chips & guac. Drinks are all about authentic Mexican flavours – from Mexican Coke and Jarritos to freshly made aguas frescas and laid-back margaritas.

Downstairs is where the night truly comes alive. Hidden beneath the taqueria is a Latin-inspired speakeasy cocktail bar – dimly lit, moody, and electric with energy. Expect elevated cocktails, mezcal magic, and a soundtrack of Latin disco and hip-hop spun by the best DJs in town.

La Familia blends Mexican modernism, bold colours, and street-party vibes – it’s all about celebrating imperfection, flavour, and music. Think “cool older sister” energy: stylish, playful, and just a little wild.

What's in It for You?

• £33-36,000 base salary + Bonus + service charge.
• Exciting bonus scheme so you share in the business’ success.
• An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
• 4 x Salary life assurance to support your loved ones if the worst happens.
• Deals and discounts with a wide range of businesses through our discount portal.
• Early access to your pay through Wagestream.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.
• Training and development opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us!
• Fun and vibrant working environment with a fantastic team.

What We Need:

Bar Managers are the go-to within their teams, they are responsible for guiding the team through the good and tough days (hopefully not too many tough days but this is hospitality!) Taking responsibilities that will enable them to one day become General Managers in their own Store!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations and confidently run busy shifts, ensuring a seamless experience for our guests.
• Be a Team player, supporting your General Manager and team through thick and thin.
• Ensure our bartending team are meeting the standards of the company, with their spec knowledge and cocktail making skills.
• Act as a role model for the bartending, bar back and floor team.

Skills and Experience:

• At least x1 year experience working in a busy bar as a senior bartender or team leader.
• Resilient and adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Honest, hardworking and a team player.
• Confident, self-motivated, and driven professional.
• Methodical and thorough when problem solving.
• Approachable at all times regardless of workload.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Some experience organising rotas and managing the bars’ labour margin would be extremely beneficial.
• Knowledge in handling stocks, licensing, risk assessments and health & safety.
• A hands-on manager who isn’t afraid to get behind a station when your team is in the weeds and smash out a dozen Margaritas!

About Nightcap:

Nightcap is an award-winning operator in the late-night bar scene. We operate a portfolio of bars and venues across the UK, including brands like The Cocktail Club, Tonight Josephine, Barrio Familia, and Dirty Martini to name just a few. With a mission to be the UK’s leading bar group. Our purpose of existence is the belief that EVERYONE deserves a great night out, and therefore it's everyone's job to make sure we create great nights... and days out! We have a lively and dynamic work-ethos across all our bars and offices. Our culture is creative, innovative, and collaborative, where everyone contributes ideas and brings their true self to work every day, as we are hell-bent on harnessing a place where everyone can belong. Working here is fast paced, at times challenging, but copious amounts of fun!

Our Values:

• We Start at the Bar - At Nightcap, we make every decision based on what is right for our bars. This ensures our choices are practical, guest-focused, and truly reflect our business. It's all about staying grounded in real experiences to drive our success.
• Proud AF - Taking pride in our work means striving for excellence and being dedicated to success. At Nightcap, we encourage our teams to bring their passion every day, delivering world-class service and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.
• Become Your Best Self - At Nightcap, we thrive on personal development of each other. We encourage our teams to seek growth, improve their skills, and enjoy the journey. It's about becoming the best version of yourself while having fun along the way.
• Own the Outcome - We believe in setting clear goals, taking full responsibility, and staying committed to achieve success. At Nightcap, we focus on results and make sure we follow through on our promises.
• People Are Everything - At Nightcap, we know our people are our greatest asset. We focus on creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported. Because at the end of the day, it's our people who make all the difference.

If you enjoy mixing up delicious cocktails and providing excellent service to create memorable experiences for our guests, then we would be delighted to hear from you.