Bar Manager: Lead Teams, Elevate Guest Experience

Haven Holidays; Axminster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Holidays in Axminster is seeking a Bar Manager to lead a vibrant bars team and deliver exceptional guest experiences across our venues. You will manage budgets, schedules, and resources, ensuring safe, compliant operations while maintaining high standards.

You will drive performance, coach staff, and develop talent to sustain a welcoming, efficient environment. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in managing budgets and resources.
• Strong guest service and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop staff.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and support the team to deliver excellent service and achieve targets.
• Guest Experience: Ensure top-tier guest satisfaction by addressing concerns, improving service, and driving a welcoming atmosphere.
• Performance Management: Monitor individual and team performance, providing regular feedback, coaching, and conducting performance reviews.
• Resource Management: Oversee team scheduling, budgets, and resources to maximise efficiency and meet business needs.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all operations comply with health and safety regulations, company policies, and standards.
• Problem Solving: Quickly resolve any operational issues that arise, ensuring smooth day-to-day running.
• Training and Development: Support team development through ongoing training, mentoring, and creating growth opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Guest experience

Performance management

Resource management

Compliance and safety

Problem solving

Training and development

Job description

Haven Holidays in Axminster is seeking a Bar Manager to lead a vibrant bars team and deliver exceptional guest experiences across our venues. You will manage budgets, schedules, and resources, ensuring safe, compliant operations while maintaining high standards.

You will drive performance, coach staff, and develop talent to sustain a welcoming, efficient environment. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.