Bar Supervisor

De Vere Ltd.; Chesham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality venue in Chesham is seeking a Bar Supervisor to lead the bar team, ensuring guests receive an exceptional experience. The role involves creating and serving drinks, supporting colleagues, and maintaining a clean bar area. Candidates should have bar experience and a focus on guest service. Benefits include £12.88 per hour, complimentary gym access, paid birthday off, and a free annual two-night stay at a De Vere property.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Complimentary gym access

Paid day off for your birthday

Annual complimentary stay with dinner

Employee recognition programme

Career progression opportunities

24/7 health and wellbeing support

Flexibility with pay access

Company Life Assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Bar experience and ideally some experience of supervising others.
• Confident and focused on delivering exceptional guest service.
• Excellent organiser with a professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Create and serve drinks while engaging with guests.
• Guide and support bar team members.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock at the bar.

Skills

Bar experience

Guest service

Organisational skills

Supervisory experience

Familiarity with booking systems

Job description

De Vere Latimer Estatehas 205 bedrooms, 27 meeting and event spaces plus 30 acres of land for team building, a restaurant, bar, gym and swimming pool. Our teams at Latimer Estate know how to have fun at work whilst working hard to put our guests at the heart of everything they do. So we regularly say thank you to our colleagues: ice creams in hot weather, afternoon tea treats and Easter family parties are just some of the ways we show our appreciation.

Your Commute: we're just 5 minutes from J18 of the M25, but we are also close to public transport in the surrounding area, including Chalfont and Latimer station, making us accessible from Hemel Hempstead, Watford and High Wycombe.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Do you have Bar experience? Are you ready for a Supervisory role?

De Vere Latimer Estate in Chesham are recruiting a Bar Supervisor to support and guide our team of bartenders. Our Bar team plays a key role in making sure our guests have a memorable and enjoyable visit to the hotel.

As the Bar Supervisor you will take a lead role on the bar creating and serving drinks and engaging with our guests on a daily basis. You will also work closely with colleagues to help develop their skills and knowledge as well as keeping the bar area clean and well stocked at all times.

In return this role offers £12.88 per hour and excellent benefits including free use of the gym facilities, a complimentary 2 night stay with De Vere every year plus additional stays for £50 per room, time off over the christmas period and a paid day off for your birthday in addition to your holidays!

This role is a full time role and involves working a variety of shifts including weekends on a rota basis.

Your skills & experience:
• You have bar experience and ideally some experience of supervising others
• You are confident and guest focused and through an intuitive approach deliver exceptional levels of guest service, making everyone feel welcome
• You are an excellent organiser, with a professional attitude and are able to delegate to others effectively
• You will ideally be familiar with booking systems such as Open Table although this is not essential as training can be provided

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Bar Supervisor.

• £12.88 per hour
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.