Bar Supervisor

Harbour Hotel Guildford; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Guildford seeks a Bar Supervisor to lead bar operations. Candidates should have at least 2 years of bar experience, excellent cocktail skills, and a passion for customer service. This role offers competitive pay, tips, staff discounts, and opportunities for career progression within the hotel industry.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Service Charge and Tips

Employee discounts on food and beverage

Subsidised Gym memberships

Opportunity for overtime

Regular staff events

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' bar experience with supervisory experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails.
• Strength in interpersonal skills and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Supervise bar operations during shifts.
• Lead and mentor bartenders and floor staff.
• Maintain inventory and conduct stock checks.
• Collaborate with Bar Manager on beverage menus.

Skills

Cocktail skills

Bar product knowledge

Customer service excellence

Leadership skills

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Who we are…



Harbour Hotels are a collection of prestigious hotels nestled in some of the
most beautiful locations across the South. Our luxury portfolio spans
sensational coastal, country and city properties with a variety of exciting
restaurant concepts and our unique HarSPA brand across many of our sites. In
2018, Harbour Hotels was named AA Hotel Group of the Year making it an
exceptionally exciting time to join our ever growing hotel brand.

The Long Bar & Grill is a unique outlet to
Guildford Harbour Hotel boasting 120 feet of marble bar top, an AA Rosette for
culinary excellence and an award winning bar. A relaxed and mood-lit cocktail bar
that transforms on weekends with DJ’s, bold cocktails and an energetic buzz.

The role…



We have a fantastic and rare opportunity for a Bar Supervisor to join the team. As Bar
Supervisor you will need to have excellent cocktail skills and in depth bar
product knowledge. You will need a minimum of 2 years’ bar experience, ideally
with some supervisory experience and be capable of working in a vibrant, fast
paced environment. Experience of working in a quality bar/restaurant, together
with a real passion for service excellence is essential.

·
Supervise bar operations during shifts, including opening and closing,
rota coordination, daily banking and ensuring service excellence

·
Lead and mentor bartenders and floor staff, delivering professional
training in mixology, upselling techniques, and customer service standards

·
Maintain inventory, conduct stock checks, and work with management on
ordering and waste control

·
Work collaboratively with the Bar Manager to innovate and refresh
signature cocktails and beverage menus

·
Ensure impeccable presentation of drinks, manage cleanliness and bar
hygiene, and enforce health & safety standards

·
Handle guest inquiries and complaints gracefully, anticipate needs and
exceed expectations to create memorable experiences across the entire guest
journey from booking to bill.

·
Support the Bar Manager with administrative duties. Complete shift
reports, sales tracking, bookings and enquiries, event planning and social
media. Liaise with other F&B departments when required

What We’re Looking
For…

·
At least 2 years’ experience in a high‑quality cocktail bar
and restaurant environment, preferably with some supervisory experience and
ideally within a luxury hotel or other high-end setting

·
Expert knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, and
wine. Confident in building bespoke beverage offerings and menus

·
Genuine leadership with excellent interpersonal skills, able to motivate
and develop staff, maintain professional standards, and keep service polished
and efficient

·
A mind-set centred on customer service, anticipating guest needs and
delivering experiences that go beyond expectations

·
Flexibility to work a rotating schedule, including evenings, weekends
and peak periods

·
Strong or fluent written and verbal communication skills in English

What’s in it for you….



At Harbour Hotels we are committed to providing exceptional hospitality whilst
creating a vibrant enjoyable working environment for all of our team. Here are
just some of the benefits you will receive upon joining the crew:

• Competitive
  hourly wage
• Service
  Charge and Tips
• Employee
  discounts on food and beverage
• Staff
  bedroom rates within Harbour Hotels Group
• Friends
  & Family rates
• Subsidised
  Gym memberships. Free membership after 1 year of employment
• Opportunities
  for overtime
• Regular
  staff events
• Excellent
  progression opportunities within the Harbour Hotels Group
• Individual
  and bespoke career and progression pathways
• Opportunity
  to gain experience in the hospitality industry and cocktail bars.
• Unique
  on the job training and development with an opportunity for internal
  promotions within any of our properties.
• Access
  to an exciting benefits and discount platform
• Employee
  Assistance Program
• Stylish
  boutique uniform specially designed for Harbour Hotels
• Meals
  included whilst on duty

Who we are…



Harbour Hotels are a collection of prestigious hotels nestled in some of the
most beautiful locations across the South. Our luxury portfolio spans
sensational coastal, country and city properties with a variety of exciting
restaurant concepts and our unique HarSPA brand across many of our sites. In
2018, Harbour Hotels was named AA Hotel Group of the Year making it an
exceptionally exciting time to join our ever growing hotel brand.

The Long Bar & Grill is a unique outlet to
Guildford Harbour Hotel boasting 120 feet of marble bar top, an AA Rosette for
culinary excellence and an award winning bar. A relaxed and mood-lit cocktail bar
that transforms on weekends with DJ’s, bold cocktails and an energetic buzz.

The role…



We have a fantastic and rare opportunity for a Bar Supervisor to join the team. As Bar
Supervisor you will need to have excellent cocktail skills and in depth bar
product knowledge. You will need a minimum of 2 years’ bar experience, ideally
with some supervisory experience and be capable of working in a vibrant, fast
paced environment. Experience of working in a quality bar/restaurant, together
with a real passion for service excellence is essential.

Key Responsibilities…

·
Supervise bar operations during shifts, including opening and closing,
rota coordination, daily banking and ensuring service excellence

·
Lead and mentor bartenders and floor staff, delivering professional
training in mixology, upselling techniques, and customer service standards

·
Maintain inventory, conduct stock checks, and work with management on
ordering and waste control

·
Work collaboratively with the Bar Manager to innovate and refresh
signature cocktails and beverage menus

·
Ensure impeccable presentation of drinks, manage cleanliness and bar
hygiene, and enforce health & safety standards

·
Handle guest inquiries and complaints gracefully, anticipate needs and
exceed expectations to create memorable experiences across the entire guest
journey from booking to bill.

·
Support the Bar Manager with administrative duties. Complete shift
reports, sales tracking, bookings and enquiries, event planning and social
media. Liaise with other F&B departments when required

What We’re Looking
For…

·
At least 2 years’ experience in a high‑quality cocktail bar
and restaurant environment, preferably with some supervisory experience and
ideally within a luxury hotel or other high-end setting

·
Expert knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, and
wine. Confident in building bespoke beverage offerings and menus

·
Genuine leadership with excellent interpersonal skills, able to motivate
and develop staff, maintain professional standards, and keep service polished
and efficient

·
A mind-set centred on customer service, anticipating guest needs and
delivering experiences that go beyond expectations

·
Flexibility to work a rotating schedule, including evenings, weekends
and peak periods

·
Strong or fluent written and verbal communication skills in English

What’s in it for you….



At Harbour Hotels we are committed to providing exceptional hospitality whilst
creating a vibrant enjoyable working environment for all of our team. Here are
just some of the benefits you will receive upon joining the crew:

• Competitive
  hourly wage


• Service
  Charge and Tips


• Employee
  discounts on food and beverage


• Staff
  bedroom rates within Harbour Hotels Group


• Friends
  & Family rates


• Subsidised
  Gym memberships. Free membership after 1 year of employment


• Opportunities
  for overtime


• Regular
  staff events


• Excellent
  progression opportunities within the Harbour Hotels Group


• Individual
  and bespoke career and progression pathways


• Opportunity
  to gain experience in the hospitality industry and cocktail bars.


• Unique
  on the job training and development with an opportunity for internal
  promotions within any of our properties.


• Access
  to an exciting benefits and discount platform


• Employee
  Assistance Program


• Stylish
  boutique uniform specially designed for Harbour Hotels


• Meals
  included whilst on duty

If you feel you have the skills and ambition we are looking for to join Harbour
Hotels, then please apply with a full and up to date CV below.



Please note only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work
permit/visa will be considered for this vacancy.



We look forward to hearing from you!