Bar Manager – Luxury 4 Star Hotel

Trades Workforce Solutions; Broadway; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in the Cotswolds is seeking an experienced Bar Manager to oversee their lively bar. In this exciting role, you will lead a passionate team, create exceptional cocktail experiences, and ensure top-notch service in a creative hotel environment. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a love for beverage crafting. The position comes with generous benefits, reflecting the company's commitment to employee well-being and development.

Benefits

Up to £35,000 package

30 days holiday per year

Meals on duty

Discounts on stays and dining

Cashback card and high street discounts

Low-cost healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Passionate about creating memorable guest experiences.
• Experience in a bar management position preferred.
• Ability to lead and train a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team to deliver fast, friendly service.
• Oversee drink creation from cocktails to local beers.
• Ensure a clean and well-stocked bar environment.
• Train and develop junior staff.
• Manage stock control and cost management.
• Be an approachable leader for guest interactions.

Skills

Leadership

Cocktail crafting

Customer service

Team development

Job description

We’re excited to be partnering once again with a standout hotel in the Cotswolds, this time in search of a passionate and experienced Bar Manager to lead the day-to-day running of their lively bar and lounge spaces.

This is no ordinary bar role; it’s your chance to shape the beverage offering of a creative and casual hotel environment that champions quality drinks, personal service, and relaxed luxury. If you're someone who knows their way around a cocktail list, loves crafting memorable guest experiences, and enjoys leading a team with energy and enthusiasm, this could be the ideal next step!

Due to the location of the hotel, your own transport is essential.

Benefits

• Up to £35,000 package
• Working 40 hours a week across 5 days
• 30 days holiday per year (rising to 35 after 5 years)
• Birthday lunch in the restaurant
• Meals on duty
• Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
• Free access to wellbeing resources
• Discounts on stays, dining, spa products and more
• Cashback card and high street discounts
• Premium pay for Christmas and New Year shifts
• Low-cost healthcare cash plan (optional)

Responsibilities

• Leading the bar team to deliver fast, friendly and knowledgeable service
• Overseeing the creation and presentation of drinks, from signature cocktails to local beers and fine wines
• Ensuring a clean, welcoming and well‑stocked bar environment
• Training, motivating and developing junior staff to reach their full potential
• Supporting the wider F&B operation with events and private functions
• Taking ownership of stock control, ordering and cost management
• Being a visible and approachable leader who sets the tone for a brilliant guest experience

This hotel is part of a forward‑thinking hospitality group that puts people first. You’ll benefit from strong support, generous perks, and genuine opportunities to grow your hospitality career in a place that values creativity, initiative, and fun.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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