Head of Bars - UK

Tao Group Hospitality; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality group is seeking a Head of Bars – UK to lead bar operations across London. This role requires a visionary leader to mentor Bar and Beverage Managers, deliver innovative brand activations, and drive performance through strategic insight. Ideal candidates possess at least 5 years of management experience in luxury hospitality, strong mixology knowledge, and exceptional communication skills. This full-time position offers various employee benefits including dining discounts, enhanced leave, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

50% off food and beverage across restaurants

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday treat

Refer a Friend scheme

Gifts for key moments

WSET certifications

28 days’ holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of management experience within the beverage industry.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and impactful activation history.
• Strong relationship‑building skills in the bar and mixology community.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and empower Bar and Beverage Managers across London.
• Deliver engaging brand activations and partnerships.
• Drive commercial performance through strategy and growth.

Skills

Management experience

Influencing skills

Knowledge of mixology

Creativity

Job description

Hakkasan Group, home to the internationally acclaimed restaurants Hakkasan and Yauatcha, is seeking an entrepreneurial and visionary Head of Bars – UK to lead and elevate the bar experience across Hakkasan Mayfair, Yauatcha Soho and Yauatcha City.

Reporting directly to the Director of Beverage – UK & International, this is a senior and highly visible role for a creative, commercially minded bar leader with exceptional management experience, deep industry connections, and the confidence to challenge convention.

You’ll not only oversee bar operations but also influence, energise and transform existing bar teams - encouraging Bar Managers to adopt a more progressive, agile and guest-focused approach. Through collaboration, coaching and fresh perspective, you’ll help foster a culture of continuous improvement, creativity and excellence across all venues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor and empower Bar and Beverage Managers across London, instilling a spirit of creativity, accountability and forward thinking.
• Confidently challenge existing approaches, guiding teams toward more dynamic and commercially focused ways of working.
• Deliver engaging brand activations, pop-ups, takeovers and collaborations with world-class mixologists and premium partners.
• Act as a key networker and brand ambassador, strengthening Hakkasan’s visibility across the London and international bar scene.
• Partner with the Director of Beverage – UK & International on strategic innovation, new product development and seasonal campaigns.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Operations to create bar-led guest experiences and storytelling moments that capture our brand spirit.
• Drive commercial performance through insight-led strategy, cost management and revenue growth.
• Lead bar recruitment, training and succession planning to build and retain best-in-class talent.

About You

• Minimum 5 years of management experience within the beverage industry, ideally in luxury or high-end hospitality.
• Entrepreneurial and commercially astute, with a record of delivering impactful activations and creative programmes.
• A natural influencer and change leader, able to shift entrenched mindsets and elevate standards across multiple venues.
• Connected and credible within the bar and mixology community, with strong relationship‑building skills.
• Exceptional communicator who inspires collaboration and champions continuous improvement.
• Deep knowledge of mixology, flavour innovation and guest experience design.
• Strategic, hands‑on and passionate about redefining what a world‑class bar can be.
• Dine & Delight: 50% off food and beverage across all our restaurants – including takeaway – to enjoy the Hakkasan and Yauatcha experience anytime.
• We’ve Got You Covered: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme, and life assurance.
• Birthday Bonanza: A birthday treat on your special day
• Share the Experience: Refer talented friends and earn up to £750 through our Refer a Friend scheme.
• Moments That Matter: Gifts for Christmas, Chinese New Year, birthdays and long service to celebrate life’s key moments.
• Grow With Us: From WSET certifications to leadership development and international career opportunities, we invest in your growth.
• Giving Back: Join initiatives supporting charities, sustainability and our local communities.
• Time to Recharge: 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)

Job Info

• Job Identification 7480
• Job Category UK
• Posting Date 11/13/2025, 02:51 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 17 Bruton St, London, W1J 6QB, GB