Bar Manager

Hilton; Schiphol; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is seeking a Bar Manager to lead AXIS Bar & Lounge, driving exceptional guest experiences and a high-performing team in a dynamic hotel setting.

You will develop innovative menus and cocktails, optimize revenue, control costs, and oversee recruitment, training and scheduling while upholding Hilton standards. Join a globally recognized hospitality brand delivering memorable stays.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior supervisory or management role in a Food & Drink environment.
• Excellent knowledge of food, beverages and mixology.
• Strong leadership, coaching and team motivation skills.
• Fluent English; Dutch language skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of AXIS Bar & Lounge and manage costs.
• Create innovative cocktail and beverage menus.
• Drive guest satisfaction and revenue through service excellence.
• Recruit, train and develop a high-performing bar team.
• Ensure compliance with Hilton standards and brand policies.
• Prepare schedules, promotions and maintain budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team motivation

English proficiency

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

In this role, you will lead and motivate a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. You will work closely with various hotel departments to ensure seamless operations and consistently exceed guest expectations. Your creativity will play a key role in developing new menus, introducing innovative cocktail offerings, and positioning AXIS as a destination for both hotel guests and local visitors.

Job Description

In this role, you will lead and motivate a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. You will work closely with various hotel departments to ensure seamless operations and consistently exceed guest expectations. Your creativity will play a key role in developing new menus, introducing innovative cocktail offerings, and positioning AXIS as a destination for both hotel guests and local visitors. As Bar Manager, you will also be responsible for driving commercial performance through revenue optimization, cost control, and strategic promotional activities. In addition, you will oversee recruitment, training, performance management, scheduling, and departmental administration while ensuring compliance with Hilton standards, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of AXIS Bar & Lounge.
• Create and implement innovative cocktail and beverage menus.
• Deliver outstanding guest experiences and continuously improve guest satisfaction.
• Recruit, train, coach, and inspire a high-performing bar team
• Drive sales and maximize revenue opportunities.
• Manage beverage costs, payroll expenses, and operational budgets.
• Prepare schedules, holiday rosters, menus, and promotional offers.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and brand standards.

Together with your team, you will contribute to maintaining Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's reputation for excellence and delivering the exceptional hospitality experiences our guests have come to expect.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior supervisory or management role in a Food & Drink environment
• Excellent knowledge of food and beverages and mixology
• A real team player with a positive attitude and capable of motivating and coaching a team
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Strong organizational, administrative and communicative skills in English, in Dutch would be beneficial
• Able to take ownership of tasks and identifies improvement areas
• Leadership and coaching skills
• Able to think out of the box and be creative
• In the possession of a valid residence and working permit

What It Takes To Make The Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel. Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical. Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.