Luxury Hotel Bar Manager: Lead Service & Growth

Sopwell House; St Albans; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

Health & Wellbeing Platform

Health Care Cash Plan

Staff discounts

Spa and wellness discounts

Refer a Friend scheme

Hotel group rates

Free staff meals

Free parking

Job summary

Sopwell House in Hertfordshire, UK is seeking an experienced Bar Manager to lead the Octagon Bar. You will drive service quality, manage inventory and costs, and mentor a high-performing team within a luxury hotel environment.

Responsibilities include controlling beverage stock, pricing, and margins, while delivering exceptional guest experiences. Evening and weekend shifts are part of the role, aligned with peak hospitality periods.

Qualifications

• Proven bar management experience, preferably in luxury/high-volume hotel or bar.
• Strong leadership with ability to train and develop a team.
• In-depth knowledge of cocktails, spirits and beverage trends.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Octagon Bar team, ensuring service aligns with Food & Beverage standards.
• Set the tone for guest hospitality, creating a memorable and positive bar experience.
• Stay ahead of current beverage and cocktail trends across the venue.
• Manage F&B purchasing, beverage stock and delivery notes, and monthly stock takes.
• Own departmental cost lines, including revenue, payroll and beverage gross profit margins.
• Oversee opening/closing shifts, staff rotas and stock security.
• Handle guest feedback and drive sales opportunities across the bar.

Skills

Bar management

Stock management

Cocktails & spirits

Team leadership

Budgeting

Job description

Sopwell House in Hertfordshire, UK is seeking an experienced Bar Manager to lead the Octagon Bar. You will drive service quality, manage inventory and costs, and mentor a high-performing team within a luxury hotel environment.

Responsibilities include controlling beverage stock, pricing, and margins, while delivering exceptional guest experiences. Evening and weekend shifts are part of the role, aligned with peak hospitality periods.