London - Bar Supervisor

The Columbo Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off Columbo venues

Free access to events and festivals

Columbo Academy training

Hero of the Month paid weekend off

£50 drinks incentive voucher

Referral scheme

Global industry trips

Nest pension

Job summary

The Blues Kitchen London is seeking a Bar Supervisor to join our vibrant venue. You will support the bar management team during service, lead the bar team on shifts, and maintain high drink standards while keeping a fast-paced service rhythm.

You will bring strong cocktail knowledge, excellent communication, and a genuine passion for hospitality to help sustain a positive, energetic bar culture and deliver memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a supervisory role behind a busy bar.
• Confidence leading teams during fast-paced service.
• Strong cocktail knowledge.
• Strong communication and organisation.
• A genuine passion for hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the bar management team during service.
• Leading the bar team during shifts.
• Maintaining high drink standards and service pace.
• Supporting bartenders and barbacks during busy services.
• Helping maintain a positive and high-energy bar culture.

Skills

Bar supervision

Cocktail knowledge

Communication

Job description

We’re looking for a Bar Supervisor to join the team at The Blues Kitchen London.

The Blues Kitchen is a lively restaurant, bar and live music venue known for its cocktails, all-American comfort food and incredible live performances. Across our London venues we welcome thousands of guests every week for dinner, drinks and live music.

We’re looking for someone confident behind the bar who can support the management team and help lead the bar team during busy services.

See us in action: @theblueskitchen | @the_columbo_group

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the bar management team during service.
• Leading the bar team during shifts.
• Maintaining high drink standards and service pace.
• Supporting bartenders and barbacks during busy services.
• Helping maintain a positive and high-energy bar culture.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working in a supervisory role behind a busy bar.
• Confidence leading teams during fast-paced service.
• Strong cocktail knowledge.
• Strong communication and organisation.
• A genuine passion for hospitality.

What to Expect

• Competitive salary plus tronc with a strong overall package. Paid monthly.
• A high energy working environment with a strong team around you.
• Clear opportunities to progress into senior management roles.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• 50% off across all Columbo venues, plus free access to our events and festivals.
• Training and development through the Columbo Academy.
• Hero of the Month recognition, including a paid weekend off.
• £50 voucher for top drinks seller incentives.
• Generous Referral Scheme.
• Opportunities for global industry trips for top performers.
• Pension scheme via Nest.