Bars Manager

Ardencote; Stratford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spa day benefit

Leisure and spa facilities access

Employee Assistance Program

Discount on stays and spa days

Discounts on food and drink

Job summary

Ardencote Hotel & Spa in Warwickshire is seeking an experienced Bars Manager to lead our bar operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences across our award-winning hospitality destination.

You will manage the bar team, drive revenue, maintain service standards and develop a high-performing team within the Food & Beverage leadership. The role requires hands-on leadership and a strong commercial sense, with a commitment to safety and licensing compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience within bars/restaurants/hotels or hospitality venues.
• Excellent leadership skills with ability to manage and develop teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with budgets, stock and labour cost control.
• Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of licensing legislation, food hygiene and health & safety requirements.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day bar operations with focus on service excellence.
• Drive monthly sales targets and KPIs for the Bars operation.
• Manage budgets, wage costs and profitability across the bar.
• Oversee beverage purchasing, stock control and inventory management.
• Develop seasonal drinks menus, promotions and pricing strategies.
• Recruit, onboard and train bar team members; coach supervisors and assistants.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Commercial awareness

Budget control

Stock & labour control

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Licensing knowledge

Health & safety

Job description

Bars ManagerLocation: Ardencote Hotel & Spa, Warwickshire
Department: Food & Beverage
Reporting To: Head of Food & Beverage
Salary: £40,000 per annum

Lead Exceptional Experiences. Drive Performance. Inspire Your Team.

Ardencote Hotel & Spa is looking for an experienced and passionate Bars Manager to lead our bar operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences across our award-winning hospitality destination.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic hospitality professional who combines strong commercial awareness with outstanding leadership skills. You'll be responsible for managing all bar operations, driving revenue growth, maintaining exceptional service standards, and developing a high-performing team that consistently exceeds guest expectations.

As a key member of the Food & Beverage leadership team, you'll play an important role in enhancing our guest offering while contributing to the overall success and profitability of the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading Bar Operations

• Overseeing the day-to-day management of all bar operations
• Ensuring exceptional service standards are consistently delivered
• Coordinating staffing levels, rotas and resources in line with business demands
• Maintaining operational excellence through effective procedures and quality standards
• Supporting wider Food & Beverage operations as required
• Taking responsibility for Duty Management shifts and provide support across departments

Driving Commercial Success

• Delivering and exceeding monthly sales targets and departmental KPIs
• Managing budgets, wage costs and profitability across the Bars operation
• Analysing sales performance and identify opportunities to increase revenue
• Overseeing beverage purchasing, stock control and inventory management
• Conducting monthly stock takes and minimise wastage through effective controls
• Developing seasonal drinks menus, promotions and pricing strategies to maximise profitability
• Creating memorable guest experiences through exceptional service and attention to detail
• Leading by example and inspire teams to deliver outstanding hospitality
• Monitoring guest satisfaction and proactively address feedback
• Resolving guest concerns professionally and effectively
• Ensuring presentation and service standards consistently reflect the Ardencote brand

Developing High-Performing Teams

• Leading recruitment, onboarding and training of bar team members
• Coaching, motivating and developing Assistant Bar Managers, Supervisors and team members
• Conducting performance reviews and identify development opportunities
• Fostering a positive, professional and engaging working environment
• Working closely with The People Team and the Head of Food & Beverage on staffing, performance and employee relations matters

Maintaining Compliance & Standards

• Ensuring full compliance with licensing laws, food hygiene standards and health & safety legislation
• Maintaining accurate training records, risk assessments and COSHH documentation
• Ensuring all team members complete mandatory compliance training
• Promoting a safe, secure and well-maintained working environment
• Monitoring equipment and facilities, ensuring any issues are promptly addressed

About You

We're looking for a passionate and experienced leader who brings:

• Have previous management experience within bars, restaurants, hotels or hospitality venues
• Have excellent leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and develop teams
• Have excellent commercial awareness and experience managing budgets, stock and labour costs
• Have excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Have knowledge of licensing legislation, food hygiene and health & safety requirements
• Have confidence working in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Have experience in hands-on leadership style with a commitment to excellence

Additional Information:

• Full-time - Working 45 hours per week
• Working 5 out of 7 days a week
• Shift Pattern: As required
• Salary: £40,000 per annum
• Full flexibility is key as you will be expected to work as and when necessary to meet the needs of the team and the business
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout their employment. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position, either now or in the future

Why Join Ardencote?

At Ardencote Hotel & Spa, we pride ourselves on creating exceptional experiences for our guests while providing a supportive and rewarding environment for our team.

As Bars Manager, you'll have the opportunity to shape our bar offering, leading talented teams, driving business performance and making a real impact within one of Warwickshire's leading hospitality destinations.

What We Offer

• Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries at any of our company spas
• Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
• 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days
• Discounts on food, drink and retail across our venues
• Free Parking
• Excellent Induction and training programme
• Perkbox Online benefits and discounts
• On-line Doctor support (appointments/prescriptions)
• A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with loads of development opportunities