Head Of Bars

The Nici; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus service charge

Staff discounts across THE NICI

Training and development opportunities

Career progression within a growinglux

Meals on duty

Job summary

THE NICI Bournemouth is seeking an experienced Head of Bars to lead bar operations across the hotel, delivering exceptional guest experiences and premium beverage quality.

You will report to the Director of Food & Beverage and drive innovation, profitability, and operational excellence while developing your bars team across multiple outlets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading bar operations in luxury or premium settings.
• Strong leadership and people development capabilities.
• Deep knowledge of wines, spirits, cocktails, and premium beverages.
• Commercial focus with budgeting and profitability experience.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all bar operations across THE NICI Bournemouth.
• Coach and develop the Bars Management team and bartenders to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Drive service excellence and maintain high standards across every bar outlet.
• Develop innovative beverage menus and seasonal cocktail programmes with suppliers and leadership team.
• Manage budgets, labour costs, stock control, and gross profit targets.
• Analyze sales performance and implement revenue-enhancing initiatives.
• Oversee beverage purchasing and stock management and supplier relationships.
• Lead recruitment, succession planning, training, and performance management.
• Ensure licensing, health & safety and food safety standards are met.
• Collaborate with Restaurant, Events, Kitchen and hotel teams to ensure seamless guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

Beverage knowledge

Hospitality excellence

People development

Flexibility

Job description

Head of Bars – THE NICI Bournemouth

About THE NICI Collection

THE NICI Collection is a luxury lifestyle hotel group inspired by some of the world's most iconic destinations, bringing exceptional hospitality, outstanding food and drink, and unforgettable guest experiences to some of the UK's most desirable locations.

What began with THE NICI Bournemouth, our flagship hotel inspired by Miami's South Beach, has grown into an exciting collection of destination-led properties. In June 2026, the collection expanded with the opening of THE NICI Newquay, inspired by Italy's Amalfi Coast, and THE NICI New Forest, inspired by the luxury and charm of the Hamptons.

This marks an exciting new chapter for THE NICI Collection—and it's only the beginning. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate hospitality professionals to join our team and help create memorable experiences for our guests.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and inspirational Head of Bars to lead the bar operations at THE NICI Bournemouth.

Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of all bar venues across the hotel, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, outstanding beverage quality, and industry-leading service standards. You will lead, inspire, and develop your management and bar teams while driving innovation, profitability, and operational excellence across the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all bar operations across THE NICI Bournemouth.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Bars Management team and bartenders to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Drive service excellence, ensuring consistently high standards across every bar outlet.
• Develop innovative beverage menus and seasonal cocktail programmes in collaboration with suppliers and the Food & Beverage leadership team.
• Manage departmental budgets, labour costs, stock control, gross profit performance, and financial targets.
• Analyse sales performance and implement initiatives to maximise revenue and profitability.
• Build strong supplier relationships and oversee beverage purchasing and stock management.
• Lead recruitment, succession planning, training, and performance management across the bars team.
• Ensure compliance with licensing legislation, health & safety, and food safety standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Restaurant, Events, Kitchen, and wider hotel teams to deliver seamless guest experiences.

About You

• Proven experience as a Head of Bars, Senior Bars Manager, or multi-outlet Bars Manager within a luxury hotel, premium hospitality, or lifestyle venue.
• An inspirational leader with a passion for developing high-performing teams.
• Extensive knowledge of wines, spirits, cocktails, premium beverages, and current industry trends.
• Commercially focused with strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and profitability.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Passionate about delivering memorable guest experiences through exceptional hospitality.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays when required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus service charge.
• Staff discounts across THE NICI Collection.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing luxury hotel group.
• Meals on duty.

Join Us

Join THE NICI Bournemouth and be part of an exciting luxury lifestyle hotel where exceptional hospitality, innovative food and drink, and memorable guest experiences are at the heart of everything we do.

Compensation: To be discussed