Head Bartender

Rick Stein Sandbanks; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known restaurant group in Poole is seeking an experienced Head Bar Person to lead their bar team. This role involves ensuring exceptional service, training staff, and managing bar stock. Candidates should have bar supervisory experience, a strong knowledge of drinks, and excellent leadership skills. Competitive pay, free meals, and opportunities for development are offered as part of this rewarding position in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay plus tips

Free staff meals

Generous discounts across the restaurant group

Ongoing training and development

Extra holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Confident and experienced in leading a bar team.
• Passion for drinks and mentoring others.
• Pride in delivering professional and memorable service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the bar team ensuring smooth service.
• Prepare and serve drinks to a high standard.
• Train and coach bar staff on drinks knowledge.

Skills

Previous bar experience in a supervisory or leadership role

Strong knowledge of drinks, wines and cocktails

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Friendly positive attitude

Ability to work calmly in a busy environment

Attention to detail

Job description

Head Bar Person Rick Stein Restaurants
Great food. Genuine hospitality. A place to grow.

At Rick Stein Restaurants were all about fresh seafood, simple cooking done brilliantly and making every guest feel genuinely welcome. We are now looking for a confident experienced Head Bar Person to lead our bar team and ensure every guest enjoys exceptional service.

If you have a passion for drinks, love mentoring others and take pride in delivering professional and memorable service we’d love to meet you.

What youll be doing

• Leading and supporting the bar team ensuring smooth, efficient and friendly service
• Preparing and serving drinks to a high standard including wines, cocktails, beers and soft drinks
• Creating a welcoming relaxed atmosphere at the bar for every guest
• Training and coaching bar staff in drinks knowledge, upselling and guest engagement
• Managing bar stock, ordering and deliveries to maintain a well-organised bar
• Sharing knowledge of our drinks menu, wines and daily specials with the team and guests
• Taking and processing orders accurately and efficiently
• Ensuring compliance with licensing, health & safety and food hygiene standards
• Collaborating with the restaurant and kitchen teams to maintain smooth service flow

What were looking for

• Previous bar experience in a supervisory or leadership role
• Strong knowledge of drinks, wines and cocktails with the ability to train others
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, inspiring a team to deliver exceptional service
• A friendly positive attitude and genuine love of hospitality
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a busy environment
• Great attention to detail and pride in presentation
• Reliable, team-focused and proactive approach

What youll get

• Competitive pay plus tips
• Free staff meals and generous discounts across Rick Stein Restaurants, Rooms and Shops
• Ongoing training and development including leadership, drinks and upselling skills
• Opportunities to progress within a respected hospitality group
• A supportive inclusive team culture
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service (up to 5 extra days after 5 years)
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel and more

If youre passionate about leading a bar team and delivering outstanding guest experiences in a restaurant that values quality, warmth and teamwork apply now and start your journey with Rick Stein Restaurants.

Rick Stein Sandbanks was opened by Rick Stein and Jill Stein in November 2015, a beautifully bright restaurant enjoying views across the water on Sandbanks Road. Guests can enjoy a casual lunch with classic dishes such as crab salads and moules marinière alongside seafood dishes including Dover sole meunière, turbot hollandaise and fruits de mer.

Key Skills
Illustration, Data Entry Operation, Drafting, Administration Support, Accounts Payable, Application Support

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1