Bar Supervisor

Hotel Indigo Exeter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic boutique hotel in Exeter seeks an energetic Bar Supervisor to lead a vibrant bar team. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, and creating memorable experiences. With a focus on craft beers and curated cocktails, you'll thrive in a lively environment that values individuality. Enjoy competitive pay, staff discounts, and opportunities for growth within a renowned global hospitality brand. If you're passionate about drinks and love leading a team, this is your chance to make a mark in a stylish setting.

Benefits

Competitive pay + share of service charge

Staff discounts across IHG hotels and restaurants

Free meals on shift

Discounted spa treatments

Opportunities to grow within IHG

Qualifications

• Experience as a Bar Supervisor or Senior Bartender in a high-volume setting.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wines, and cocktails.

Responsibilities

• Support the Bar Manager in overseeing daily operations across all bars.
• Deliver top-notch customer service with style and speed.
• Train new team members and maintain high standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Knowledge of Spirits and Cocktails

Stock Management

Training and Development

Job description

Raise the bar (literally) at one of Exeter’s most iconic boutique hotels.
Hotel Indigo Exeter is where modern elegance meets heritage charm and our bars are the heartbeat of the experience. Whether it’s cocktails with a view at Becketts Rooftop, catching the game in The Dugout Sports Bar, or relaxed drinks in Colson’s Lounge, our bar spaces are as diverse as our guests.

We’re looking for an energetic and experienced Bar Supervisor to help lead our bar team and deliver memorable moments, one perfect pour at a time.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the Bar Manager in overseeing daily operations across all bars

• Leading and motivating the team during busy shifts, creating a fun and professional atmosphere

• Delivering top-notch customer service with style, speed, and a smile

• Training new team members and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation

• Monitoring stock, assisting with orders, and managing wastage

• Ensuring compliance with licensing laws, health & safety, and company policies

• Creating Instagram-worthy moments – from latte art to signature cocktails

?? What we’re looking for:

• Experience as a Bar Supervisor or Senior Bartender in a high-volume or hotel bar setting

• A passion for drinks, from craft beers to curated cocktails

• Confident leading a team and staying calm under pressure

• Friendly, outgoing, and full of personality

• Strong knowledge of spirits, wines, and cocktails (a few flair moves wouldn’t hurt either)

• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends

?? What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive pay + share of service charge

• Staff discounts across IHG hotels and restaurants worldwide

• Free meals on shift

• Discounted spa treatments at The Retreat

• Opportunities to grow within IHG – a global hospitality brand

• A lively, stylish environment that values individuality

Sound like your kind of vibe?
We’d love to hear from you. Join the team and pour your energy into something unforgettable.

?? Apply now and let’s raise the bar together.