Cocktail Bar Manager

Cocktail Bar Manager

£33,000 per annum + monthly service charge payment

• 4 weeks holiday rising to 5 weeks with service
• 8 Bank holidays
• Free car parking

Benefits

• Discounted hotel accommodation for yourself and your family at all hotels
• Discounted hair treatments at our two Utopia Spas
• Discount off all food & beverage at all hotels
• Discount of individual treatments booked in our two Utopia Spas
• Discount on retail products in our two Utopia Spas
• Refer a friend staff recruitment scheme
• Your birthday off paid
• Complimentary overnight stays
• Complimentary lunch/afternoon tea
• Service related holiday

The Role

The job holder has responsibility for the smooth operation of our Cocktail Bar, Function Bar and outdoor Terraces. Reporting to the F&B Manager your main duties include.

• Managing a Permanent & Casual team of 6 + bar staff
• Completing monthly beverage stocktake and weekly ordering sheet.
• Always ensure personal presentation of staff, both in terms of uniform and personal presentation/hygiene.
• Ensure the bar is opened and closed according to SOP's.
• Creating and developing seasonal cocktail & beverage menus
• Achievement of Mystery Guest & AA Standards for the department.
• Lead by example in achieving and implementing hotel key standards.
• Presentation of front and back of house areas - cleanliness/layup to SOP standard.
• Ensure effective induction and training plans of all new starters.
• Train, coach, and mentor the bar team to ensure excellent performance, and motivation of team at all times.
• Ensure the team is briefed daily for any special service requirements, promotions, issues.
• Liaise with the Restaurant and Bar Manager to develop and improve bar service offering to guests and visitors.

Requirements

• 42 hours per week, various shifts over 5 days including weekends
• Smart appearance and the passion and confidence to lead the team
• Excellent communication skills with a passion for guest service
• Ability to host with a warm and welcoming personality
• Supervisory/management Experience within a quality bar operation ideally within a 4 star/5 Star rated Hotel preferred.
• Ability to manage and motivate the team
• Must have your own transport due to semi-rural location.