Bar Supervisor

Poolhouse Global Holdings Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic hospitality company in the City of London is seeking a Bar Supervisor to lead a section of the bar, ensuring drinks are well made and service is efficient. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-volume venues, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to quality and safety. The role includes coaching bartenders and managing the team to provide an excellent guest experience. Competitive benefits include employee rewards and health support.

Benefits

Employee ‘Success Share Scheme’

Free Health Assured EAP membership

Perks and Discounts platform

£100 Monthly Employee rewards

Medicash Health Cash plan

Wagestream access

Paid volunteer day

A Duvet Day Allowance

Birthdays off

Free nutritious meals at work

Twice yearly Poolhouse Socials

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume venue with leadership skills.
• Commitment to product spec and presentation.
• Ability to maintain smooth operations under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead a bar section on shift and manage pacing.
• Coach bartenders and ensure high service quality.
• Maintain stock control and manage cleanliness during service.

Skills

Experienced bartender in a high-volume venue

Strong product knowledge

Organised and proactive

Clear communicator with a positive mindset

Reliable and professional

Job description

Be part of something special from the start! We're recruiting now for this exciting role, with a planned start date in January 2026, giving you the perfect time to prepare for your next career chapter. Join the founding team of this brand new concept and make your mark on an exciting fresh venture.

What This Role Is Here To Do (Role Purpose)

As Bar Supervisor, you set the pace on shift and lead a section of the bar. You make sure drinks are made to spec, stations stay stocked and spotless, and the team keeps service fast, friendly, and consistent. You coach bartenders in the moment, manage breaks and deployment, and keep communication tight with the Assistant Bar Manager and Bar Manager.

What Success Looks Like

• Your section hits speed and accuracy targets during peak service.
• Drinks presentation and specs are consistently excellent; guest feedback is positive.
• Stations are clean, organised, and well‑stocked throughout service and at close.
• Stock usage and wastage are controlled and recorded accurately.
• Bartenders are supported, coached, and confident; new starters are brought up to standard quickly.
• Handover notes are clear; opening/closing checklists are completed to standard.
• Issues are spotted early and escalated promptly when needed.

Where This Role Can Take You

• Assistant Bar Manager
• Bar Manager
• Assistant General Manager (with development)

Our Way of Working

This role is delivered with care, curiosity, and integrity, in line with our Poolhouse values: Experience Obsessed | Take Care | Seek Excellence | Integrity | Elite Sports Team Mentality.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experienced bartender in a high‑volume venue with emerging leadership skills.
• Strong product knowledge and commitment to spec and presentation.
• Organised and proactive; keeps stations running smoothly under pressure.
• Clear communicator with a positive, coaching mindset.
• Reliable, professional, and aligned with Poolhouse’s values and standards.
• Awareness of licensing, Challenge 25, allergens, COSHH, and H&S (training provided).

Benefits

• Lead a bar section on shift: assign stations, manage pacing, and keep the vibe high.
• Maintain spec discipline and product quality: recipes, glassware, garnishes, and temperature.
• Keep stations stocked and BOH tidy; manage cellar runs and glassware flow.
• Complete opening/closing tasks, cleaning schedules, and equipment checks.
• Support stock control with spot counts, wastage logging, and rotation.
• Coach bartenders during service; help onboard and train new team members.
• Communicate clearly with floor, kitchen, and events for smooth service and turnarounds.
• Uphold licensing and safety standards (Challenge 25, allergens, COSHH, H&S).
• Handle minor guest issues professionally; escalate appropriately to ABM/BM.
• Support transaction handling, till accuracy, and daily paperwork as required.

Benefits

• Employee ‘Success Share Scheme’
• Free Health Assured EAP membership (counselling, life coaching, legal and financial support)
• Perks and Discounts platform
• £100 Monthly Employee rewards
• Medicash Health Cash plan
• Wagestream access (early pay & savings tools)
• Paid volunteer day for a charity of your choice
• A Duvet Day Allowance
• Birthdays off
• Free nutritious meals at work
• Twice yearly Poolhouse Socials