Bars Manager, Croydon - £38,000, plus tips OTE 42,000

COREcruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary bar company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Bars Manager to oversee a new wet-led venue with a strong food offering. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of management experience in a similar environment and is familiar with the London bar scene. This role involves leading a team, managing P&L, and developing local trade. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of stable Bars Manager experience in a high-quality wet-led venue.
• Excellent P&L and business development acumen.
• Familiar with the London scene; strong interpersonal and personality fit for a people-focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the bar team and oversee all aspects of the business on site.
• Oversee a new, wet-led concept with a strong food offering.
• Manage and grow a consistent local trade in central London venues.
• Drive business performance with a focus on P&L and business development.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

P&L Management

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Overview

My client is a cool, trendy company, stable with more sites opening in 2026. The company is people and culture focused, dedicated to quality of service, and operates from a South London site. They are keen on finding a Bar Manager to lead the team and oversee all aspects of the business.

This Bars Manager role involves overseeing a new business which will be more wet-led but with a good food offering. The site will be hitting about £40,000 - £80,000 weekly depending.

They are looking for an experienced, hands-on Bars Manager who also has the skills that make up an excellent General Manager in the future. Familiar with the London scene, personality is a major factor in this role. Although all sites are in very central locations, the venues are run as local bars and a successful Manager must be able to encourage a consistent local trade.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the bar team and oversee all aspects of the business on site.
• Oversee a new, wet-led concept with a strong food offering.
• Manage and grow a consistent local trade in central London venues.
• Drive business performance with a focus on P&L and business development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of stable Bars Manager experience in a high-quality wet-led venue.
• Excellent P&L and business development acumen.
• Familiar with the London scene; strong interpersonal and personality fit for a people-focused culture.

How to apply

Please send your CV to Stuart Hills or call 0207 790 2666.