Luxury Bar Manager: Elevate Guest Experience & Beverages

Relais & Châteaux; Kenmare; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Discounted room rates at Relais & Châ 

Spa and dining discounts

Job summary

Park Hotel Kenmare, part of Relais & Châteaux, seeks a Bar Manager to lead our bar operations in a five-star, ultra-luxury setting. You will manage beverage service, staff development, and ensure impeccable guest experiences across all lounge and restaurant spaces.

With a focus on cocktails, whiskey, wine, and premium beverages, you will drive premium guest experiences, maintain high standards of service, and partner with management to deliver exceptional hospitality in a renowned Irish luxury

Qualifications

• Previous experience in bar leadership or assistant management within a luxury hotel or fine dining setting.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities with a focus on service excellence.
• Excellent knowledge of beverages, cocktails, spirits, and wine.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily bar operations and ensure five-star beverage service.
• Oversee stock, ordering, and cost control; manage cash handling and breakages.
• Maintain bar presentation, menus, and accurate beverage knowledge across the team.
• Collaborate with restaurant and kitchen teams to ensure seamless service.
• Lead whiskey tastings and special guest experiences when required.

Skills

Bar leadership

Team development

Cocktails knowledge

Wine & spirits knowledge

Stock control

Cost control

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Hospitality qualification

Tools

POS systems

Stock systems

MS Office

Job description

Park Hotel Kenmare, part of Relais & Châteaux, seeks a Bar Manager to lead our bar operations in a five-star, ultra-luxury setting. You will manage beverage service, staff development, and ensure impeccable guest experiences across all lounge and restaurant spaces.

With a focus on cocktails, whiskey, wine, and premium beverages, you will drive premium guest experiences, maintain high standards of service, and partner with management to deliver exceptional hospitality in a renowned Irish luxury