Bar Manager - Soho Farmhouse

Soho House; Charlbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality group is looking for a Bar Manager to oversee beverage operations, manage the bar team and ensure exceptional experiences for guests. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a busy cocktail bar and strong leadership skills, along with a full understanding of local regulations. Benefits include weekly pay, team discounts, and continuous training.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Team meal during shift

Soho Friends Membership

50% team discount on Food & Drink

Team Room Rates – Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 a night

Financial incentive based on House performance

Health Cash Plan

Dental Plan

Birthday day off

Discount on Cowshed products

Free counselling sessions

Continuous training opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a senior management position at a busy cocktail bar.
• Innovator and influencer with experience in managing F&B operations.
• Fluent in English and excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff including recruitment, training, and scheduling.
• Organize staff meetings and assess performance.
• Ensure cleanliness and health standards are met.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

Personal license holder

Tools

Opera

Micros

Adaco

Job description

The Bar Manager at Soho House is responsible for overseeing the beverage operation within the department, floor or property ensuring its overall success whilst also supporting the management team where needed. Main responsibilities include keeping on top of stock within the bar, providing leadership to the team (including development and recruitment) and ensuring the bar operates efficiently, creating an exceptional experience for members and guests.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff in all aspects including recruiting, training, schedules, payroll, staff complaints and disciplinary procedures.
• Assess staff performance, conduct appraisals and strategize for improving staff performance.
• Organize staff meetings and agendas monthly.
• Receiving deliveries for stock and inventory as needed.
• Placing orders for inventory based on business needs and budgets.
• Maintains a safe, orderly and sanitized bar.
• Ensures menus are up-to-date and correct.
• Ensures all legal requirements are adhered to (I.e. Wage and Hour/Breaks, Health and Safety, etc.).
• Report bar stock shortage- (variables) glasses & equipment.
• Responsible for Mystery Shopper Reports and staff development.
• Actively participates as a member of the management team in decision making processes, attending required meetings, etc.
• Delegates work and determine beverage methods to staff throughout shift.Oversee daily/shift schedules; make any necessary changes per business need and budget.
• Ensure maximum revenue is achieved from all sales opportunities.
• Support House Tonic program and conduct House Tonic related trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by managers.
• To ensure cleanliness standards and procedures for the unit & their areas are in accordance with site, company and legal health and safety standards.
• Ensure all new starters are rigorously trained to standards and competencies.

Qualifications

• Up to 3-5 years' experience in a busy cocktail bar in a senior management capacity.
• Innovator and influencer with previous experience managing F&B operations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships (internal and external).
• Strong attention to details.
• Excellent customer service.
• Fluent in English.
• Organised and reliable.
• Ability to work and maximize relationships within a diverse team.
• Computer literacy within Opera, Micros and Adaco advantageous.
• Full understanding of local authority requirements.
• Personal license holder.
• SIA knowledge, understanding and experience.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Team meal during shift prepared by our chefs.
• Soho Friends Membership.
• 50% team discount on Food & Drink, seven days a week.
• Team Room Rates – Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 a night.
• Financial incentive based on House performance (quarterly).
• Health Cash Plan (option to add children).
• Dental Plan (option to add children).
• Birthday day off.
• Discount on Cowshed products and Soho Home (up to 50%).
• Free counselling sessions.
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
• Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally.
• Exclusive access to our benefits platform with discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much more.

About Soho Farmhouse

Soho Farmhouse is a destination for food, drink, wellness and outdoor activities, surrounded by 100 acres of Oxfordshire countryside. Located two hours' drive or a short train from London, the property features 114 bedrooms, including cabins, huts and farmhouse bedrooms, a state‑of‑the‑art gym, Cowshed Spa, an indoor and outdoor pool and cinema. Multiple food and beverage outlets are on site, with The Main Barn serving the club menu all day and special spaces such as Comfy Farm, Fancy Farm, Pen Yen, Blake's Kitchen and The Little Bell offering diverse culinary experiences.