Bar Manager - live in available

N.E. Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in the Eastbourne area is seeking an experienced Bar Manager to oversee its cocktail bar. This role requires a skilled mixologist capable of maintaining high-quality service and ensuring guest satisfaction. The position includes handling staffing, training, and stock management. Competitive salary offered, along with live-in accommodation options.

Benefits

Live in accommodation

Share of service charge

Qualifications

• Experienced mixologist and bar manager.
• Understanding of statutory Licensing Laws.
• Ability to ensure guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Run the cocktail bar with maximum quality standards.
• Ensure efficient service to exceed customer expectations.
• Responsible for staffing and training of bar staff.

Skills

Previous bar management experience

Able to mix and create cocktails

Good knowledge of beer / wine / spirits

Flexible and able to remain calm under pressure

Education

WSET qualification

Job description

Bar Manager (Cocktail Bar Manager) required for our client, a prestigious hotel located in the Eastbourne area. Live in is available with this role if required.

As Bar Manager, you will be an experienced mixologist and bar manager with responsibility to run this cocktail bar, maintaining maximum quality standards and ensuring total guest satisfaction. The cocktail bar is a popular pre-dinner gathering spot which therefore requires a manager able to adapt to varying business levels, ensuring staffing numbers are appropriately allocated.

As Bar Manager, some key responsibilities and requirements sought include:

• To ensure all guests and external customers receive an efficient service which meets the company goals to exceed customer expectations.
• Understand and adhere to statutory Licensing Laws relating to the Bar.
• Stock takes in co-operation with the Food & Beverage Manager.
• Promote all bar services and engage in promotions to maximise bar revenue.
• Ensure all bar staff meet dress requirements and receive regular training.
• Prepare rotas, completing wage forecasts, time and attendance.
• Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of the bar area including regular pipe cleaning.
• Responsibility for any bar functions for the day, ensuring correct staffing levels.

Key Skills for this role include:

• Previous bar management experience - ideally within a hotel setting
• Able to mix and create cocktails.
• Good knowledge of beer / wine / spirits
• WSET qualification an advantage, but not essential
• Flexible and able to remain calm under pressure.

The salary for Bar Manager is given as COMPETITIVE - basic salary for a 40 hour week, plus a share of the service charge which will vary. Additional company benefits available with this role also. Live in accommodation is available for this role which is deductible from salary.

Please send an up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae.

N.E. Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We look forward to receiving all applications, however due to the high number of applications we are only able to contact candidates which closely match the level of skills and experience of the requirements of our clients. However, for more information or opportunities please contact us or forward your cv for consideration.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.