Bar & Restaurant Manager

Focus Hotels Management Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent training and development

28 days holiday including Bank Holiday

Stakeholder Pension entitlement

Discounted hotel room rates

Meals on duty

Job summary

Focus Hotels Management Limited is seeking a Bar Manager for the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre. You will lead the bar team, develop cocktail menus and ensure exceptional guest service while maintaining top standards of safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities include menu costing, stock control, staff training and collaboration with F&B and Kitchen teams to deliver a smooth, high-quality bar operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in food & beverage service with cocktails.
• Strong customer service mindset and attention to detail.
• Proven leadership and hands-on training abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the bar to the highest standards.
• Develop and cost bar menus, aiming for GP targets.
• Ensure staff are trained and deliver exceptional service.
• Maintain health, safety and hygiene compliance.
• Manage stock, orders and wastage to minimise loss.
• Ensure cleanliness, presentation and teamwork with other departments.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proven cocktails knowledge

Leadership skills

Job description

Who are we

As part of the Hilton Worldwide brand we want to be the first choice for guests and team members alike. By joining the Hilton brand you will gain unparalleled access to an array of rich experiences, knowledge and opportunities that will prove valuable to your personal and professional growth. The DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre is one of the leading 4* city centre hotels 206 bedrooms and 12 conference rooms.

Role Responsibilities

You’ll be responsible for all aspects of the bar. You will ensure that all preparation and service of the bar is completed to the highest standards and in keeping with the specifications and systems set to keep our service consistent. You will ensure that we are compliant with health and safety and food hygiene by following any systems shown to you.

• Support with developing bar menus, costing the menus accurately and ensure that GP targets are achieved.
• Ensure your team are fully trained and performing to a high standard whilst delivering exceptional customer service, keeping the customer at the forefront of their minds.
• To be fully responsible for the service and wellbeing of our guests, ensuring we are providing a safe service at all times.
• Ensure all orders are placed on time and that stock levels are managed efficiently.
• Ensure that the preparation and presentation of each section is of a high standard.
• Be mindful of waste, always seek help to utilise all stock and minimise waste.
• Report any faults or defects as you see them.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene practices.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with all departments in the hotel particularly the F&B and Kitchen teams, supporting the wider department as and when required.

Key Requirements

• Customer service experience
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Proven experience in food & beverage service with a strong knowledge and passion for cocktails
• Excellent leadership skills with a hands-on approach and lead-by-example work style

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent on-going support, training and development
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays per annum
• Stakeholder Pension entitlement
• Discounted hotel room rates for you, your friends and family
• On-going incentives and rewards
• Meals on duty