Flagship Bar Manager: Italian Craft & High-Impact Service

Company of Cooks; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company seeks a Senior Bar Manager for Bar Cicoria at the Royal Opera House. This role requires leading bar operations, creating a strong team culture, and driving sales while maintaining premium standards. Candidates should have experience in high-volume hospitality, a passion for Italian drinks culture, and strong leadership skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape a high-profile destination bar with competitive benefits including personal development and health support.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Healthcare Support App

Wellbeing strategy access

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a serious bar operation.
• Strong background in premium, high-volume hospitality.
• Ability to build and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Own Bar Cicoria from culture and training to performance and experience.
• Run high-volume services while maintaining premium standards.
• Drive sales through effective management and decisions.
• Collaborate on menus, activations, and events.
• Lead during peak trading times.

Skills

Leadership

Sales and profitability management

Training and mentoring

Strong drinks culture knowledge

Operational discipline

Team building

Job description

A hospitality company seeks a Senior Bar Manager for Bar Cicoria at the Royal Opera House. This role requires leading bar operations, creating a strong team culture, and driving sales while maintaining premium standards. Candidates should have experience in high-volume hospitality, a passion for Italian drinks culture, and strong leadership skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape a high-profile destination bar with competitive benefits including personal development and health support.