Lady Libertine - Bar Manager

Lady Libertine; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel room rates for you &/

Birthday leave

Maternity/adoption/shared parental le

Course sponsorship

30% F&B discount at RBH hotels

Refer a Friend scheme (£250 per ref up

Flexible working

Wagestream - access to earned wages

Employee Assistance Programme

Social and wellness events

Free meals on duty

Job summary

RBH Hospitality Management, operating Lady Libertine at The Edinburgh Grand, seeks a Bar Manager to lead the bar team and deliver exceptional service, creating memorable drink experiences for guests.

You will oversee daily operations, stock control, and compliance with health and licensing rules, while developing the team and maximising revenue. The role is based on-site with flexible working opportunities and involvement in events.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a bar team in a hospitality setting.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wines and beverages.
• Proven leadership and communication skills to motivate and develop colleagues.
• Understanding of stock control, cost management and revenue generation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team in delivering exceptional service and memorable drink experiences, ensuring a warm, personalised welcome.
• Oversee day-to-day bar operations, ensuring smooth service and high standards.
• Develop and support the bar team through training and leadership.
• Manage stock, ordering and wastage to maximise profits.
• Maintain bar presentation, cleanliness and compliance with health, safety and licensing.

Skills

Bar leadership

Cocktails & spirits

Leadership

Stock control

Job description

JOIN US

At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey...

OUR HOTEL

Located within The Edinburgh Grand, Lady Libertine is a stylish, two-level cocktail bar and restaurant with a bold personality. The concept includes a relaxed café and wine bar at street level, and a vibrant, design-led cocktail bar in the basement featuring a mezzanine and a private “Vault” function room. The venue offers all-day dining, seasonally inspired sharing plates, and an energetic drinks and entertainment programme, with live DJs and events on weekends.

OUR BENEFITS

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people

• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
• An extra day's holiday for your birthday
• Enhanced Maternity, adoption & shared parental leave
• Course Sponsorship
• 30% F&B discount at RBH hotels
• Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wagestream - choose how and when you get paid
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social and wellness events and activities all year round
• Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year

And much much more!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BAR MANAGER AT OUR HOTEL

What you'll be doing...

• Lead the bar team in delivering exceptional service and memorable drink experiences, ensuring every guest receives a warm and personalised welcome.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the bar, ensuring smooth operations, efficient service, and consistently high standards.
• Manage, motivate, and develop the bar team through effective leadership, training, and support, creating a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and wastage, monitoring costs and identifying opportunities to maximise revenue.
• Maintain the highest standards of bar presentation, cleanliness, and organisation, ensuring compliance with health and safety and licensing requirements.
• Monitor guest feedback and service quality, resolving concerns professionally while working closely with the wider food and beverage team.
• Oversee rotas, team deployment, and daily operational requirements, ensuring the bar is fully prepared to deliver an outstanding guest experience.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Previous experience in a bar leadership or supervisory role, with the confidence to lead a team in a hospitality environment.
• A passion for creating exceptional drink experiences, with strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wines, and other beverages.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and commercial awareness, with an understanding of stock control, cost management, and revenue generation.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of service, presentation, and cleanliness.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure, make sound decisions, and resolve guest concerns professionally.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and a commitment to making every guest feel welcome, valued, and well cared for.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.