Luxury Bar Manager: Lead a High-End Hotel Bar

Recruit Genie; St Albans; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

Health & Wellbeing platform

Health care cash plans

Discounted food & beverage

Spa discounts

Refer a Friend Scheme

Free staff meals

Free parking

Job summary

Sopwell House, a luxury Georgian country house hotel in Hertfordshire, is seeking a bar manager for the Octagon Bar. This role leads a team, drives guest hospitality and oversees stock, cost control and beverage profitability. We offer development opportunities and a supportive, purpose-driven culture.

Backed by a strong benefits program, including training, healthcare-related perks, staff meals, and staff discounts, Sopwell House values warmth, service and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven bar management experience within luxury or high-volume hotel/bar environments
• Strong commercial acumen with stock, cost lines and gross profit management
• Deep knowledge of cocktails, spirits and current beverage trends

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Octagon Bar team, ensuring service aligns with Food & Beverage standards
• Set the tone for guest hospitality and create memorable bar experiences
• Keep up-to-date with cocktails and beverage trends
• Manage F&B purchasing, beverage stock and delivery notes; take monthly stock takes
• Own departmental cost lines including revenue, payroll and beverage gross profit margins
• Oversee opening/closing shifts, staff rotas, and stock control
• Handle guest feedback and drive sales opportunities across the bar

Job description

Sopwell House, a luxury Georgian country house hotel in Hertfordshire, is seeking a bar manager for the Octagon Bar. This role leads a team, drives guest hospitality and oversees stock, cost control and beverage profitability. We offer development opportunities and a supportive, purpose-driven culture.

Backed by a strong benefits program, including training, healthcare-related perks, staff meals, and staff discounts, Sopwell House values warmth, service and professional growth.