Bar Manager

Radisson Hotel Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Radisson Hotel Group in Cape Town seeks an energetic Bar Manager to lead the bar team, drive guest satisfaction, and manage daily operations in a lively setting. You will train staff, maintain brand standards, and help grow sales while ensuring safe, high-quality service.

The role emphasizes guest excellence, strong leadership, and collaboration with marketing initiatives within a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Bar Manager experience in a similar environment.
• Forward-thinking and motivated attitude.
• Excellent managerial skills with a hands-on, lead-by-example work style.
• Commitment to exceptional guest service and passion for hospitality.
• Ability to find creative solutions, offer advice, and provide recommendations.
• Personal integrity, dedication, and a willingness to give maximum time and energy.
• Experience using IT systems across various platforms.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspire all bar team members to exceed guest expectations.
• Continuously review guest feedback and conduct service observations to ensure compliance with brand standards.
• Act as a passionate trainer, fostering a learning culture within the bar.
• Encourage team members to demonstrate enthusiasm for the product.
• Develop and motivate a high-performing team committed to exceeding sales and revenue targets.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of food and drink menus and test team knowledge regularly.
• Participate in sales and marketing activities related to the bar, ensuring team members promote such initiatives.
• Manage recruitment for the bar, ensuring all stages are compliant.
• Oversee health and safety compliance within the bar area, ensuring all team members adhere to standards.

Skills

Bar management

Team leadership

Guest service

Sales & marketing

Training/Mentoring

IT systems

Communication

Tools

POS system

Inventory management software

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic and experienced Bar Manager to inspire our bar team, create exceptional guest experiences, and manage daily operations in a lively environment. The successful candidate will uphold our commitment to memorable service, drive sales and revenue, and promote a learning culture within the bar.

Responsibilities

• Inspire all bar team members to exceed guest expectations.
• Continuously review guest feedback and conduct service observations to ensure compliance with brand standards.
• Act as a passionate trainer, fostering a learning culture within the bar.
• Encourage team members to demonstrate enthusiasm for the product.
• Develop and motivate a high‑performing team committed to exceeding sales and revenue targets.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of food and drink menus and test team knowledge regularly.
• Participate in sales and marketing activities related to the bar, ensuring team members promote such initiatives.
• Manage recruitment for the bar, ensuring all stages are compliant.
• Oversee health and safety compliance within the bar area, ensuring all team members adhere to standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Bar Manager experience in a similar environment.
• Forward‑thinking and motivated attitude.
• Excellent managerial skills with a hands‑on, lead‑by‑example work style.
• Commitment to exceptional guest service and passion for hospitality.
• Ability to find creative solutions, offer advice, and provide recommendations.
• Personal integrity, dedication, and a willingness to give maximum time and energy.
• Experience using IT systems across various platforms.
• Strong communication skills.

Additional Information

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. If you need an adjustment during the application process, please let us know.