Bar Manager, The Wild Rabbit

Daylesford Stays; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on products

Lunch discount

Shop discounts

Job summary

Daylesford Stays, part of The Bamford Collection, invites applications for a Bar Manager at The Wild Rabbit in the Cotswolds. You will lead day-to-day bar operations, crafting seasonally-led cocktails with premium ingredients and delivering warm, personalised service in a luxury setting.

This is a hands-on, 48-hour week role with a base salary aligned to the 48-hour contract, plus gratuities and service charge.

Qualifications

• Strong mixology skills with confidence working with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Deep knowledge of premium spirits, wines and artisanal drinks.
• A guest-first mindset, delivering warm, personalised and intuitive service.
• High attention to detail in drink quality, presentation and bar standards.
• Calm, composed approach during busy services.
• Commercial awareness, including stock control and GP management.
• Natural leadership and the ability to train and inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar operation day to day, ensuring consistently high standards of service, quality and presentation.
• Create and deliver seasonal, ingredient-led cocktails using fresh, organic and responsibly sourced produce.
• Work confidently with modern mixology techniques while keeping drinks refined, balanced and approachable.
• Deliver warm, personalised service with confident recommendations and storytelling around provenance.
• Maintain a pristine, stylish bar environment that reflects the luxury standards of The Wild Rabbit.
• Stay calm and composed during busy services, supporting the team and ensuring smooth service flow.
• Manage stock, ordering, pricing and GP in line with commercial targets.
• Train, mentor and support the bar team, building knowledge, confidence and consistency.
• Champion sustainability, B Corp values and conscious working practices.
• Work closely with senior management and the wider F&B team to continually develop the bar offering.

Skills

Mixology skills

Premium spirits

Guest-first service

Attention to detail

Leadership

Stock control

Job description

Daylesford Stays - a part of The Bamford Collection.

We provide experiences that embrace luxury escapism: understated elegance, indulgence and nurture.

Salary

£48,000 per annum OTE*

Hours

Full Time, 48 hours per week

About Us

The Wild Rabbit in Kingham is a fine dining restaurant and boutique hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds. Recognised in the Top 50 Gastropubs, the Top 50 Boutique Hotels, and awarded 3 AA Rosettes, The Wild Rabbit blends culinary excellence with warm, authentic hospitality.

Working in close connection with Daylesford Farm, our menus showcase the best seasonal, organic produce, crafted with skill and creativity. Under the leadership of Executive Chef Callum Graham, our team combines classical technique with modern inspiration, making The Wild Rabbit one of the most exciting fine dining destinations in the Cotswolds.

About The Role

This is an opportunity to play a key role in one of the Cotswolds’ most celebrated hospitality destinations, shaping a bar programme that sits proudly alongside Michelin-level food and service. Working with seasonal, organic ingredients and premium spirits, you’ll help create thoughtful, refined cocktails while delivering warm, intuitive hospitality. It’s a hands‑on role for someone who cares deeply about craft, provenance and creating memorable guest experiences in a calm, beautiful setting.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the bar operation day to day, ensuring consistently high standards of service, quality and presentation
• Create and deliver seasonal, ingredient-led cocktails using fresh, organic and responsibly sourced produce
• Work confidently with modern mixology techniques while keeping drinks refined, balanced and approachable
• Deliver warm, personalised service with confident recommendations and storytelling around provenance
• Maintain a pristine, stylish bar environment that reflects the luxury standards of The Wild Rabbit
• Stay calm and composed during busy services, supporting the team and ensuring smooth service flow
• Manage stock, ordering, pricing and GP in line with commercial targets
• Train, mentor and support the bar team, building knowledge, confidence and consistency
• Champion sustainability, B Corp values and conscious working practices
• Work closely with senior management and the wider F&B team to continually develop the bar offering

Skills And Requirements

• Strong mixology skills with confidence working with fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Deep knowledge of premium spirits, wines and artisanal drinks
• A guest-first mindset, delivering warm, personalised and intuitive service
• High attention to detail in drink quality, presentation and bar standards
• Calm, composed approach during busy services
• Commercial awareness, including stock control and GP management
• Natural leadership and the ability to train and inspire others

Perks And Benefits

Discounts: Enjoy a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one, including:

• Purchase your lunch at any of our Farm shops (food to go or retail) and receive 50% off, up to the value of £20.
• Shop all other products at our Farm shops and retail stores including clothing, home, garden, food and drink at 30% off, in store and online.
• Visit any of our Daylesford Restaurants and receive 30% off, or any of our Pubs and received 10% off, for yourself and up to five guests.
• Book any of our wellness classes, treatments, services or courses at
• the Daylesford cookery school with 30% off for all employees.
• Receive 60% off all Bamford skincare and 30% off apparel in-store and online.

Enjoy 40% off all bath, body & home fragrance products from both Daylesford Organic & Bamford, in store and online.

• Mental Health Support: 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Help@Hand
• Padel Discount: (Cotswolds)
• Nationwide Gym Discounts: Various nationwide gym discounts available through Help@Hand such as PureGym and The Gym Group
• Local Gym Discounts (Cotswolds Area)
• Wellbeing modules: to provide practical support and advice for your wellbeing
• Electric Car Scheme: (subject to criteria, following probation)
• Volunteering Days: One paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice
• Private Medical: Subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9 percent of your salary into your pension each month with a 4.5 percent contribution from us
• Life Assurance: Cover equivalent to one year of your annual salary
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay (T&C’s apply)
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay (T&C’s apply)
• Enhanced Holiday Pay (up to 33 days per annum including Bank Holidays, Pro-Rata)
• Refer a Friend Scheme-Earn up to £750 when you refer a friend to work with us (T&C’s apply)
• Flu Jabs (optional, available twice per annum)
• The on target earning potential for this role is £48,000 per annum based on a 48-hour contract - comprising a base salary of £42,000, plus a qualified estimate of £6,000 in gratuities and service charge. Please note that this role is paid hourly.

About Gratuities And Service Charge

Gratuities are paid on a pro rata basis. It is estimated that in 2026 full-time employees can expect to receive in the region of £6,000 in addition to their annual salary.

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.