F&B Bar Supervisor

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection (Red Carnation Hotels); London; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in luxury hospitality is seeking a full-time Bar Supervisor for their prestigious London location. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in hospitality and a deep understanding of cocktails, alongside excellent leadership skills. This role offers a supportive environment with incredible employee benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Holiday allowance starting at 20 days, increasing to 27 days

Excellent service charge added to salary

Professional training from day one

50% off food and 25% off beverages

Discounted accommodation rates

Two paid volunteering days each year

Employee Assistance Programme access

Free meals on duty

Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning

Social and team building events

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bar or hospitality is essential.
• Strong knowledge of classic cocktails required.
• Confident and outgoing personality, with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and interact with guests, providing friendly and professional service.
• Oversee cleanliness and organisation of the bar.
• Lead the team and ensure smooth operations during shifts.

Skills

Cocktail Knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Bar Supervisor ***luxury hotel***

Incredible benefits

We are looking for a full-time Bar Supervisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a bar, a strong knowledge of classic cocktails, and a confident, outgoing personality. This person should be a natural leader with the ability to guide a shift while working collaboratively with the team. The Bar Supervisor will report directly to Bar Manager.

Location:The Rubens at the Palace Hotel, Victoria

Employment Type:Full-time

Working Pattern: Shift work (5 days on, 2 days off)

Salary: Up to £31.000 per anmmun (including service)

Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world.

We are proud to be AA's Hotel Group of the Year (2024)! We have won numerous awards such as Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We are proud in our commitment to developing our own and were honoured to have won for the third time a Princess Royal Training Award (2017, 2020, 2023) by HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds and proud to be the first privately owned company retaining its Platinum Investors in People accolade globally. To further enhance our standing we have won Top Employer (2024) for the United Kingdom which certified our excellent in employee conditions.

The Rubens at the Palace Hotel part of the Red Carnation Hotels, is a stunning five star property located in the heart of London’s Victoria and within walking distance of Buckingham Palace. This wonderful hotel has been fully refurbished and features 161 individually designed bedrooms and suites, as well as a range of Food and Beverage outlets including The English Grill Restaurant, The Curry Room Restaurant, The New York Bar, The Palace Lounge and Champagne Bar, as well as 9 well equipped function rooms.

Key Responsibilities of aBar Supervisor:

• Welcome and interact with guests, providing friendly and professional service while offering drink recommendations.
• Ensure team members are knowledgeable about the menu and provide ongoing training to maintain high standards of service.
• Oversee cleanliness and organisation of the bar, ensuring it’s fully stocked and ready for service.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the bar during your shift, managing service flow and product quality.
• Accurately handle transactions and ensure the proper use of the POS system.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.
• Lead the team, delegate tasks, and ensure the bar operates efficiently throughout your shift.

What are we looking for?

• Previous bar or hospitality experience, with strong knowledge of classic cocktails and a passion for delivering excellent service.
• Strong ability to lead and motivate a team, ensuring smooth operations during your shift.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with guests and colleagues.
• High standards of cleanliness and organisation, ensuring the bar area is always prepared and fully stocked.
• Collaborative attitude with the ability to work effectively with others and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Ability to handle guest inquiries or concerns with professionalism and composure.
• Willingness to adapt to changing circumstances and busy service times.

What’s in it for you?

• Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
• Excellent service charge added to your salary every month.
• Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
• Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
• Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave.
• 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
• Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
• Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community.
• Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees.
• Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
• Social and team building events per hotel.
• Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services.

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.