Bar Manager - The Piano Works

The Piano Works; London, Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and fun-loving team as a Bar Manager at a leading live music venue in London. You will oversee daily operations, ensure excellent guest experiences, and lead a passionate team in creating inspiring cocktails. The role offers a competitive salary, exciting bonuses, and numerous perks, making it a fantastic opportunity for someone with a flair for mixology and a passion for hospitality.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drink

4 x Salary life assurance

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience as a senior bartender or team leader.
• Knowledge in handling stocks, licensing, risk assessments and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and confidently run busy shifts.
• Ensure bartending team meets company standards.
• Act as a role model for the bartending and floor team.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Job description

Bar Manager - The Piano Works

What's in It for You?

• £32-35,000 base salary + Bonus + service charge.
• Exciting bonus scheme so you share in the business’ success.
• An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
• 4 x Salary life assurance to support your loved ones if the worst happens.
• Deals and discounts with a wide range of businesses through our discount portal.
• Early access to your pay through Wagestream.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.
• Training and development opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us!
• Fun and vibrant working environment with a fantastic team.

About Us:

The Piano Works part restaurant/part bar/part concert, and full-on party! The Piano Works are non-stop, late-night, live music venues where nightly 8 skilled musicians interact with the audience and play their song requests.

What We Need:

The Piano Works are looking for fun-loving, passionate, and guest-focused Bar Manager to join our team and family. As a Bar Manager you will have the mixology, cocktail and wine knowledge to deliver an outstanding product and guest experience, whilst leading the team during service. You will have a real pride and passion for what you do, with the ability to build rapport and long-term relationships with guests. You will work closely with the management team to create new and inspiring cocktails and lead the training and development of the bar team.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations and confidently run busy shifts, ensuring a seamless experience for our guests.
• Be a Team player, supporting your General Manager and team through thick and thin.
• Ensure our bartending team are meeting the standards of the company, with their spec knowledge and cocktail making skills.
• Act as a role model for the bartending, bar back and floor team.

Skills and Experience:

• At least x1 year experience working in a busy bar as a senior bartender or team leader.
• Resilient and adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Honest, hardworking and a team player.
• Confident, self-motivated, and driven professional.
• Methodical and thorough when problem solving.
• Approachable at all times regardless of workload.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Some experience organising rotas and managing the bars’ labour margin would be extremely beneficial.
• Knowledge in handling stocks, licensing, risk assessments and health & safety.
• A hands-on manager who isn’t afraid to get behind a station when your team is in the weeds and smash out a dozen Pornstar Martini’s!

About Nightcap:

Nightcap is an award-winning operator in the late-night bar scene. We operate a portfolio of bars and venues across the UK, including brands like The Cocktail Club, Tonight Josephine, Barrio Familia, and Dirty Martini to name just a few. With a mission to be the UK’s leading bar group. Our purpose of existence is the belief that EVERYONE deserves a great night out, and therefore it's everyone's job to make sure we create great nights... and days out! We have a lively and dynamic work-ethos across all our bars and offices. Our culture is creative, innovative, and collaborative, where everyone contributes ideas and brings their true self to work every day, as we are hell-bent on harnessing a place where everyone can belong. Working here is fast paced, at times challenging, but copious amounts of fun!

Our Values:

• We Start at the Bar - At Nightcap, we make every decision based on what is right for our bars. This ensures our choices are practical, guest-focused, and truly reflect our business. It's all about staying grounded in real experiences to drive our success.
• Proud AF -Taking pride in our work means striving for excellence and being dedicated to success. At Nightcap, we encourage our teams to bring their passion every day, delivering world-class service and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.
• Become Your Best Self - At Nightcap, we thrive on personal development of each other. We encourage our teams to seek growth, improve their skills, and enjoy the journey. It's about becoming the best version of yourself while having fun along the way.
• Own the Outcome - We believe in setting clear goals, taking full responsibility, and staying committed to achieve success. At Nightcap, we focus on results and make sure we follow through on our promises.
• People Are Everything - At Nightcap, we know our people are our greatest asset. We focus on creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported. Because at the end of the day, it's our people who make all the difference.

If you enjoy mixing up delicious cocktails and providing excellent service to create memorable experiences for our guests, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We look forward to having you join our team at The Piano Works!