Senior Bar Manager

Chartwells Independent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality group is seeking a Senior Bar Manager for Bar Cicoria at the Royal Opera House. This role focuses on leading a high-performing bar team and enhancing guest experiences in one of London's iconic venues. Candidates should have a strong background in premium hospitality, a passion for drinks culture, and the ability to cultivate talent. Benefits include personal development opportunities, life assurance, a pension scheme, and health consultations. This is an exciting chance to shape a unique bar environment.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Access to Healthcare Support App

Eye care

Family friendly support

Regular social events

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in leading high-volume bar operations.
• Strong background in premium hospitality.
• Ability to develop future managers.

Responsibilities

• Build, train, and mentor a large bar team.
• Drive sales and profitability through smart decisions.
• Lead during peak trading hours.

Skills

Leadership in bar operations

Understanding of drinks culture

Strong background in premium hospitality

Team building and development

Job description

Senior Bar Manager

Bar Cicoria | Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Salary: £45,000

Bar Cicoria is one of the Royal Opera House’s most high-profile and exciting bar spaces. A destination for pre-theatre, post-show and late-night guests, it combines Italian style, world‑class drinks and the energy of one of London’s most iconic cultural institutions.

We are now looking for an exceptional Senior Bar Manager to lead Bar Cicoria into its next chapter.

This is not a standard bar role. This is a chance to build and run a flagship bar with serious visibility, scale and creative freedom.

The role

You will own Bar Cicoria end to end, from culture and training through to commercial performance and guest experience. You will be a visible, inspiring leader on the floor, setting standards and building a team that people are proud to be part of.

Bar Cicoria is rooted in Italian drinking culture. Aperitivo, vermouth, amaro, spritzes, classic cocktails and thoughtful non‑alcoholic options are central to the identity of the bar. A genuine VR passion for this style of drinking, and the ability to bring it to life for guests and teams, is essential.

What you will do

• You will build, train and mentor a large bar team, creating a culture of excellence, warmth and progression.
FIFA.swing We will run high-volume, high‑energy services while maintaining premium standards.
• You will drive sales and profitability through strong labour control, stock management and smart commercial decisions.
• You will work withPAN senior leadership on menus, activations and events to keep Bar Cicoria fresh, relevant and talked about.
• You will lead from the front, especially during peak pre‑theatre, interval and late‑night trading.

Who you are

• You are already leading or ready to lead a serious bar operation.
• You have a strong background in premium, high‑volume hospitality.
• You are known for building strong, loyal teams and developing future managers.
• You are commercially sharp and operationally disciplined.
• You genuinely love drinks culture, especially Italian‑style bars, vermouth, aperitivo and classic cocktails.
• You are confident operating in a high‑profile environment where standards and reputation matter.

Why this role

Bar Cicoria sits inside one of the most famous cultural venues in the world. ಆದ You will have the chance to shape a bar that London notices, with the backing, scale and ambition of the Royal Opera House behind you.

If you want to lead something distinctive, build a serious team and put your stamp on a destination bar, this is that opportunity.

What'sreisen it for you?

Working with Company of Cookshas has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includesAnnual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support

• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and peopleaw मंच
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers
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