Octagon Bar Manager

Recruit Genie; England; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Free parking

Spa discounts

Spa treatments discount

Refer a friend

Hotel discounts

Learning & development

Health & wellbeing platform

Healthcare cash plan

Family discounts

Job summary

Sopwell House in Hertfordshire is seeking a hands-on Bar Manager to lead the Octagon Bar team, upholding our luxury standards and guest hospitality.

You will drive beverage trends, manage purchasing, stock control and margins, and oversee shifts, rotas and cash security while delivering memorable experiences for guests and colleagues alike.

Join a family-owned environment with development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including staff meals, health plans and discounts.

Qualifications

• Proven bar management experience in luxury or high-volume settings.
• Strong commercial acumen with stock, cost lines and gross profit knowledge.
• In-depth knowledge of cocktails, spirits and beverage trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Octagon Bar team to meet Food & Beverage standards.
• Set the tone for guest hospitality and deliver a memorable experience.
• Keep current with beverage and cocktail trends.
• Manage F&B purchasing, beverage stock, 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/cash security.
• Handle guest feedback and drive sales opportunities at the bar.

Skills

Bar management

Cost management

Stock management

Cocktails knowledge

Leadership

Flexible shifts

Job description

Full-time position, 40 hours
Up to £45,000 per annum, includes service charge

Your country home away from home, nestled within 12 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside. Sopwell House is a luxurious, family-owned Georgian country house hotel offering timeless elegance and modern comfort. We're proud to be a place where exceptional service is delivered with warmth, pride and purpose.

At Sopwell House, we live by our Vision, Purpose and Values.

We are dedicated to creating a world of 'Perfect Contentment' for both our team members and guests alike, 'Spreading kindness one act at a time' along the way. Our team pride themselves on 'Performing with Drive and Serving with Soul' in everything we do.

Your role in our family:

• Lead and manage the Octagon Bar team, ensuring service is delivered in line with our Food & Beverage standards
• Set the tone for guest hospitality, creating a memorable and positive experience in the bar
• Keep the hotel ahead of the curve on current beverage and cocktail trends
• Manage F&B purchasing, beverage stock and delivery notes, and take ownership of monthly stock takes
• Own your departmental cost lines, including revenue, payroll and beverage gross profit margins
• Oversee opening and closing shifts, staff rotas and the security of stock and cash
• Handle guest feedback and complaints, and drive sales opportunities across the bar

What we're looking for:

• Proven bar management experience, ideally within a luxury or high-volume hotel or bar
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing stock, cost lines and gross profit
• In-depth knowledge of cocktails, spirits and current beverage industry trends
• A confident, hands-on leadership style with the ability to train and develop a team
• Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends and bank holidays

The best bit:

• Learning and Development: Access our digital learning platform, and various courses to enhance your knowledge and skills
• Health & Wellbeing: Benefit from our interactive health and wellbeing platform and Employee Assistance Program.
• Health care cash plans: take advantage of our Health Care cash plan benefits, including 24-hours access to a GP.
• Discounted food and beverage, accommodation and spa for you and your family
• Discounts on Spa treatments and Spa days in our award-winning Cottonmill Spa
• Discount on Spa products
• Refer a Friend Scheme: earn up to £1,000 referral fee when you recommend someone to work with us
• Preferred Hotel Group discounted global hotel rates
• Free staff meals and parking

Equal Opportunities

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at [e-mail]

Right to Work

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Proof of documentation will be required in line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.