Bar Manager

Minor Hotel Group Limited; Jaipur; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Minor Hotels is seeking an experienced Beverage Service lead at Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur Hotel. You will oversee bars, banquet beverage operations and the Lobby Lounge, driving revenue and maintaining high service standards in a luxury setting.

You will lead training initiatives, manage inventory and costs, and work with the F&B team to deliver an exceptional guest experience in a dynamic hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in beverage service and bar operations within a hotel or luxury venue.
• Strong leadership, coaching and staff development abilities.
• Solid understanding of cost control, budgeting and revenue management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all bars, banquet beverage operations and the Lobby Lounge to ensure smooth, profitable operation.
• Maximise revenue through sales growth and cost control.
• Maintain and update Beverage and Wine lists to reflect offerings and guest needs.
• Forecast staffing and beverage production to meet demand and quality standards.
• Train and develop department staff and trainers to sustain service excellence.
• Ensure proper inventory, requisition, bar pars and security across beverage areas.

Skills

Bar operations

Team leadership

Budget control

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

Job Location: Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur Hotel Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture, with an intrinsic sense of authentic hospitality. Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning "without end", our spirit embodies freedom, movement, and harmony. We believe every journey should leave a lasting impression - for our guests and for our people. Founded in 2001 in Thailand, we have since expanded across the world, welcoming guests in some of the world's most captivating locales - from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. If you are driven by a passion for generosity, warmth and heartfelt hospitality, Anantara offers a career without limits.

WHY THIS JOB EXISTS

To serve the needs of the business, our guests and our colleagues by administering the day-to-day operations of Beverage service areas in the hotel. All members of the Food & Beverage Department are responsible for ensuring that visitors to the hotel are delighted by the quality, creativity and variety of our food and beverage offerings in every area of the hotel, and that F&B is regarded as a strong point of differentiation for the hotel in its local market. Minor Hotels recognizes that being a bar professional is an artistic and creative role. We encourage our bar professionals to develop original and exciting beverage offerings for the enjoyment of our guests, using the best of local ingredients and traditions. At Minor Hotels, we are proud to represent our hotel and our country to guests from all over the world. We treat our guests and our colleagues with respect, and work hard together to deliver the highest quality of service to all.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of everything that needs to be done. Minor Hotels employees always find new ways to look after the business, their guests, and their colleagues.

• Manage all bars, banquet beverage operations and the Lobby Lounge, ensuring a smooth running, profitable operation within the framework of the Hotel.
• Maximizing revenue through increased sales and efficient cost management.
• To create, maintain and periodically update the Beverage and Wine list so as to ensure an original and attractive beverage offering that meets the needs of our hotel.
• To be aware of all Minor Hotels Guest Incentive programs, and to periodically market Beverage promotions to improve guest satisfaction and increase of sales revenue.
• Ensure that proper inventory, requisition, bar pars and control systems are in place to maintain security and cost control of all beverage operations areas.
• Accurately forecast business demands to ensure efficient staffing & beverage production.
• With the hotel training manager, identify training needs and develop and deliver the required training for department employees to meet the needs of the business.
• Support the training of Departmental Trainers to continue to improve hotel service levels, and implement a daily departmental training program
• To be responsible for the accurate supervision of the Team Member time control and payroll systems by working with Accounting and HRD.
• To be responsible for all accounting and billing procedures in the outlets.
• To be responsible for all aspects of Team Member management including hiring and discipline in conjunction with the Director of F&B.
• To train subordinate managers and supervisors in effective "coaching and counseling" and the correct process of progressive discipline.
• To be responsible for maintaining outlet safety and sanitation standards at all times.
• Enforce Minor Hotels 39 points Sanitation Checklist by having all Bar service areas inspected on a monthly basis.
• To be responsible for asset management of all outlet property and facilities.
• Conduct a preventative maintenance inspection on a monthly basis.
• Promote positive inter-departmental relations through candid communication and cooperation.
• To work with the Banqueting Department to support all requested functions
• Above all, to lead by example through a "hands on" approach to motivate our Team Members to excel.
• Minor Hotels adheres to the code of Responsible Usage of Alcohol. We do not serve underage children, or guests who are displaying inappropriate behaviour due to previous overindulgence in alcohol. Bar Professionals will be commended, not sanctioned or reprimanded, for adhering to the code of Responsible Usage of Alcohol.

Minor International is one of the largest hospitality and leisure companies in the Asia Pacific region. Today Minor International has a global presence with hotels and resorts, restaurants and retail shops across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia. When Passion Meets Growth, Opportunity Sparks. At some point, we all hit a ceiling, and few have the passion or opportunity to break through. At Minor, we've made it our mission to encourage our people to push boundaries in search of opportunity and achieve their fullest potential. When the business grows, so do our people.