Bar Supervisor

De Vere; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Gym access

Birthday day off

Annual 2-night stay

Colleague rates

Discounts

Job summary

De Vere Wokefield Estate is seeking a Bar Supervisor in Reading to lead the bar team, create and serve drinks, and engage with guests daily. You will guide colleagues, develop their skills, and maintain a clean, well-stocked bar environment.

The role emphasizes supervisory duties, guest focus, and smooth bar operations within a 24/7 operation with excellent staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Bar experience with guest-focused service.
• Ability to supervise others and delegate tasks.
• Familiarity with booking systems such as OpenTable is preferred but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the bar team to deliver exceptional guest service.
• Create and serve drinks and engage with guests on a daily basis.
• Develop colleagues' skills and knowledge while keeping the bar area clean and well stocked.
• Work with the team to ensure smooth daily operations at De Vere Wokefield Estate.

Skills

Bar experience

Supervisory experience

Tools

Open Table

Job description

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. Bar Supervisor Do you have Bar experience? Are you ready for a Supervisory role? De Vere Wokefield Estate in Mortimer, Reading are recruiting a Bar Supervisor to support and guide our team. 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.

Location

De Vere Wokefield Estate set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club. Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant, Burr & Co. coffee shop and a deli are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone.

Responsibilities

• 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 De Vere Wokefield Estate

Pay & Benefits

In return this role offers £13.50 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 involves working a variety of shifts including weekends on a rota basis.

• £13.50 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.
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• 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)
• 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.