Bar Manager / Supervisor

Rossella; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Staff discount

Birthday off

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Rossella is seeking an experienced Bar Supervisor for our Muswell Hill restaurant to lead a busy bar team and ensure high standards during service. You will work closely with management, taking ownership of the bar and maintaining presentation, cleanliness and efficiency.

Previous bar experience is essential, and prior supervisory duties are strongly preferred. This is a full‑time role with opportunities to grow within a family‑run Italian restaurant in London.

Qualifications

• Previous bar experience is essential; supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a busy restaurant bar to ensure smooth service.
• Keep the bar organised and running efficiently during busy periods.

Skills

Bar supervision

Stock management

Team training

Calm under pressure

Job description

Rossella is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced Bar Supervisor to join our team at our Muswell Hill restaurant. Building on the success of our Kentish Town restaurant, voted one of the Top 10 Italian restaurants in London by OpenTable and ranked in the Top 200 on Tripadvisor, we’re looking for someone who is passionate about hospitality and confident taking responsibility for the smooth running of a busy restaurant bar. At Rossella, the bar is an important part of the guest experience. We’re looking for someone who can lead by example, keep the bar organised and running efficiently during busy services, and make sure drinks are prepared quickly, consistently and to a high standard. You’ll work closely with the restaurant management team and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the bar, while still being hands‑on throughout service. You’ll take real ownership of your bar, notice when something needs doing, support the team and take pride in keeping standards high even during our busiest services. If you’re an experienced bartender ready to take the next step, or you’re already working as a Bar Supervisor and looking for a long‑term position in a busy, family‑run Italian restaurant, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced working behind a busy restaurant or hospitality bar.
• Confident supervising and supporting other bar team members.
• Friendly, professional and calm under pressure.
• Organised, reliable and hands‑on.
• Confident making cocktails, preparing wines, spirits, beers and coffees.
• Able to maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation and presentation.
• Comfortable managing stock, deliveries and bar preparation.
• Able to help train the team and maintain consistent drinks standards.
• Available to work evenings and weekends.
• Looking for a long‑term role with opportunities to grow.

Previous bar experience is essential, and previous supervisory experience is strongly preferred.

What’s in it for you:

• Full-time hours – 40–45 hours per week
• £13–£15 net per hour, depending on experience, paid every two weeks
• Opportunities to progress as Rossella continues to grow.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Free staff food and drinks whilst working.
• 50% staff discount plus 30% discount for friends and family.
• Guaranteed birthday off.

• Experience: Not required
• Employment: Full-time
• Salary: £13 – £15 hourly
• Benefits: Extra Tips & Service

About Rossella:

Rossella is a traditional Italian restaurant , serving classic Italian cuisine. We are always looking for enthusiastic staff with a passion forhospitality......