Mansion House Bar Supervisor

Principal Hayley Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a stunning estate in Reading! As a Bar Supervisor, you will lead a vibrant team dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences. Your role will involve creating delightful drinks, engaging with guests, and fostering a supportive environment for your colleagues. With a competitive hourly wage and fantastic perks, including complimentary stays and gym access, this position offers a perfect blend of fun and responsibility. Join a passionate team that values your contributions and enjoy the benefits of working in a beautiful setting that prioritizes your growth and well-being.

Benefits

Free gym access

Complimentary 2-night stay

Paid day off for birthday

Employee Assistance Programme

Monthly recognition events

31 days holiday

Discounts on Food & Beverage

Subsidised travel options

Career progression opportunities

Wagestream financial wellbeing platform

Qualifications

• Experience in bar operations with a focus on guest service.
• Ability to supervise and train team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team in creating and serving drinks.
• Ensure a clean and well-stocked bar area at all times.

Skills

Bar experience

Supervisory experience

Guest service

Organizational skills

Tools

Open Table

Job description

De Vere Wokefield Estate

De Vere Wokefield Estate set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club. Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant and our Summerhouse are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone.

Your commute: just outside Reading, we're 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train station. We also offer our colleagues a taxi shuttle service to and from Reading train station.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Mansion House Bar Supervisor

Do you have Bar experience? Are you ready for a Supervisory role?

De Vere Wokefield Estate in Reading are recruiting a Bar Supervisor to support and guide our team of Bar Tenders. Our Bar Team plays a key role in making sure our guests have a memorable and enjoyable visit to the hotel.

As the Bar Supervisor you will take a lead role on the bar creating and serving drinks and engaging with our guests on a daily basis. You will also work closely with colleagues to help develop their skills and knowledge as well as keeping the bar area clean and well stocked at all times.

In return this role offers £12.56 per hour and excellent benefits including free use of the gym facilities, a complimentary 2 night stay with De Vere every year plus additional stays for £50 per room, time off over the Christmas period and a paid day off for your birthday in addition to your holidays!

This role involves working a variety of shifts including weekends on a rota basis.

Your skills & experience:

• You have bar experience and ideally some experience of supervising others
• You are confident and guest focused and through an intuitive approach deliver exceptional levels of guest service, making everyone feel welcome
• You are an excellent organiser, with a professional attitude and are able to delegate to others effectively
• You will ideally be familiar with booking systems such as Open Table although this is not essential as training can be provided

Benefits:

• £12.56 per hour
• A share of the Restaurant Service Charge to help boost your earnings and reward you for the service you deliver
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are a 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Subsidised travel options to support your journey to or from work from Reading Train Station
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.