Bar Operations Manager

Rendall & Rittner; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major hotel in London is seeking a Head Bartender to lead the bar team and deliver exceptional service. You will demonstrate mixology skills, oversee bar operations, and mentor colleagues in a premium hospitality setting. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a senior role and strong leadership skills. The position offers benefits like complimentary nights at Hyatt Hotels and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

12 complimentary nights at Hyatt Hotels

Discounted hotel stays for family and friends

Free meals on duty

Uniform provided

Headspace membership

50% discount on dining at selected Hyatt Hotels

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior bartender or head bartender role within the premium hospitality sector.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent product knowledge and ability to deliver high service standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team to deliver personalized service and create memorable experiences.
• Demonstrate mixology skills and ensure high quality and presentation standards.
• Mentor and support bar colleagues to foster a high-performing team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Mixology

Customer Service

Job description

Head Bartender – Hyatt Regency London Olympia

Hyatt Regency London Olympia will be part of a major redevelopment project transforming Olympia, London's historic convention centre built in 1873, into a comprehensive convention, entertainment, and cultural district in West London. Anchored by the iconic glass barrel-vaulted roofs of the Grand and National Halls, the new 14‑acre site will feature a boutique multi‑screen arthouse cinema, a 4,000‑capacity music and performing arts venue, a 1,500‑seat theatre, a rooftop sky garden, as well as restaurants, shops, cafés, and office and co‑working spaces. Hyatt Regency London Olympia will offer 204 rooms, a bar and restaurant, as well as a lobby lounge. Additionally, there will be three meeting rooms and direct connectivity to the London Olympia Convention Centre.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team in delivering personalised and attentive service, anticipating guest needs and preferences to create memorable experiences.
• Demonstrate mixology skills, crafting signature cocktails and ensuring all beverages meet the highest quality and presentation standards.
• Oversee the setup and daily operations of the bar, ensuring efficiency and consistently high standards.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the bar menu, including ingredients, preparation methods, and pairing recommendations, to confidently advise guests.
• Ensure adherence to departmental standard operating procedures to uphold exceptional service levels.
• Mentor, train, and support bar colleagues, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team culture.
• Coordinate and manage bar setup for special events, private functions, and promotions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a senior bartender or head bartender role within the premium hospitality sector is preferred. You have strong leadership and team management skills, excellent product knowledge, and the ability to deliver consistently high standards of service.

Benefits

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide.
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt for you and your family and friends from the day you start.
• Free meals on duty in our colleague restaurant.
• Uniform provided and laundered complimentary.
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide.

We care for people so they can be their best. This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Joining us means you will be part of the ever‑growing Hyatt family which has 1,150 hotels in over 70 countries and is recognised as a Great Place to Work Company. Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities. Join a team that is making travel more human, connected, sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it's a career for people who care.

Next Steps

Apply today for this Head Bartender role and start your journey with Hyatt Hotels!