Bar Supervisor - Warminster

Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa; Warminster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Staff meals on duty

Progression and training opportunities

Discount on eating, drinking and stays

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa is seeking a confident Bar Supervisor to lead the bar service across the hotel and spa, including the restaurant and terrace. The ideal candidate will have strong cocktail knowledge, quality hospitality experience and the ability to train and motivate the team.

This is a hands-on, guest-focused role with a supportive management structure. You will work on a full-time, 5-out-of-7 rota, with perks including free parking, staff meals, progression and training opportunities,

Qualifications

• Previous bar experience in a quality hospitality setting.
• Good cocktail knowledge and confidence making classic drinks.
• Experience working in a restaurant, hotel, members' club, premium pub, cocktail bar or similar environment.
• A calm and organised approach during busy service.
• A genuine interest in drinks, hospitality and guest experience.
• The confidence to support and motivate other team members.
• A professional but personable style.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality cocktails, wines, spirits and other drinks with confidence and consistency
• Lead by example during service, keeping the bar organised, calm and guest-focused
• Support terrace, restaurant and private dining drinks service
• Help train team members on cocktails, drinks knowledge, presentation and service standards
• Maintain stock levels, cleanliness, bar setup and closing procedures
• Support ordering, stock control and general bar organisation
• Create a warm, polished and memorable guest experience
• Bring ideas, personality and pride to the drinks offering
• Supervisory experience would be helpful, but we are also open to someone who is ready to step up from a strong bartender or senior bartender role.

Skills

Bar experience

Cocktail knowledge

Guest service

Team motivation

Job description

We are looking for a confident Bar Supervisor with strong cocktail knowledge, proper bar experience, and a passion for delivering polished, high-quality hospitality. This is not a late-night high-street bar role. You will be leading the bar service across our beautiful hotel and spa, supporting our restaurant, terrace, private dining and guest experiences. You will need to be hands-on, organised, guest-focused and confident making classic cocktails, recommending drinks, supporting the team and keeping service flowing smoothly. As Bar Supervisor, you will support the Restaurant & Bar Manager with the smooth running of our bar service across the hotel, spa, restaurant and terrace. You will:

• Prepare and serve quality cocktails, wines, spirits and other drinks with confidence and consistency
• Lead by example during service, keeping the bar organised, calm and guest-focused
• Support terrace, restaurant and private dining drinks service
• Help train team members on cocktails, drinks knowledge, presentation and service standards
• Maintain stock levels, cleanliness, bar setup and closing procedures
• Support ordering, stock control and general bar organisation
• Create a warm, polished and memorable guest experience
• Bring ideas, personality and pride to the drinks offering
• Supervisory experience would be helpful, but we are also open to someone who is ready to step up from a strong bartender or senior bartender role.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous bar experience in a quality hospitality setting
• Good cocktail knowledge and confidence making classic drinks
• Experience working in a restaurant, hotel, members' club, premium pub, cocktail bar or similar environment
• A calm and organised approach during busy service
• A genuine interest in drinks, hospitality and guest experience
• The confidence to support and motivate other team members
• A professional but personable style

• Free parking for team members
• Flexible working hours - Full time 5 out of 7 days on variable rota
• You'll be fed by our chefs when you're on duty
• Progression and training opportunities throughout Kaleidoscope Hotels
• Discount on eating, drinking and sleeping at all of our properties
• 500 refer a friend scheme for full time role
• Work in a stimulating environment as part of a diverse community of people
• Be part of a team who live and breathe our purpose
• And there's more where these came from...

Voted into the Times 100 best places to stay, our beautiful hotel is nestled within 30 acres of glorious Wiltshire countryside, Bishopstrow is the place for exuberance and enjoyment. The whimsical country house hotel offers gregarious rooms, a huge spa and a brand new restaurant that blend refined Georgian elegance with delicious bright colours; imaginative with a dollop of fun. When Kaleidoscope bought the hotel back in July 2021, they promised to re-inject the love and personality that the property so deserved, and we've absolutely done that! With newly refurbished suites, a re-launched kitchen garden restaurant and a plethora of pop-up spa and restaurant concepts on their way, Bishopstrow is the perfect place for anybody wanting to be part of an exciting ever changing journey.

What's it like to work with us? Well, we are an imaginative, playful team who encourage each other to remain unconventional, no matter if you're new to hospitality or if this is a lifelong career. Our diverse, inclusive community encourages a culture where you can be the you'est you, you can be; it makes working in this hotel that little bit more exciting. We stand behind being big hearted, respecting each other, our guests and the wider community. On top of that, we are ALWAYS serious about giving our guests a bloody good time!

Get a better look at our team culture here: https://www.instagram.com/kaleidoscopehotels