Bars Manager

Hiddenwell; Warwick; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spa day on work anniversaries

Discounts on stays

Pension scheme

Free Parking

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 daily bar operations, drive revenue, maintain service standards, and develop a high-performing team while ensuring compliance with licensing, food hygiene and health & safety rules.

This role offers a demanding, rewarding environment with opportunities to create seasonal drinks

Qualifications

• Experience leading bars or hospitality outlets.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Commercial awareness with budgeting and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Leading bar operations and daily management.
• Driving sales targets and KPI attainment.
• Delivering outstanding guest experiences and service standards.
• Recruiting, training and coaching bar team members.
• Ensuring licensing, food hygiene and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Bar management

Leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Guest service

Licensing knowledge

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

Delivering Outstanding Guest Experiences

• 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
• Be passionate for delivering exceptional guest service
• 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.

If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality management career, we'd love to hear from you.

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
• Pension scheme
• Free Parking
• Refer-a-Friend scheme
• 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