Bar Manager

We're looking for a hands on Group Bars Manager to lead and develop our bar operations across multiple venues.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll be a visible presence on the floor, supporting teams during service, coaching staff in real time, and ensuring exceptional standards in beer, spirits, cocktails, and guest experience across the group.

This is a role for someone who leads by example, thrives in a busy hospitality environment, and is passionate about developing people, driving consistency, and continuously improving service standards.

• Base salary £45,000 per annum + service charge

What's in it for you as a Group Bar Manager

• 50% off food and drink in our pubs for a table of up to 4 people.
• Every penny of service charge goes to the people who work in our restaurants, including our kitchen team. Access your tips weekly in your digital tip jar.
• Access to Benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, bars, restaurants + more.
• 24/7 Health and Wellbeing support, access support lines anytime for your mental, physical and financial health.
• Celebrate your 1-year work anniversary with an overnight stay in the Cotswolds, on us!
• Access to Stream, a financial wellbeing platform, helping you manage, save and access up to 50% of your earnings in advance of payday.
• Earn more with our employee referral scheme.
• Delicious staff meals on shift.
• Career progression opportunities, ongoing training to develop yourself personally and professionally.

What you'll be doing as a Group Bar Manager

• Maintain a regular on site presence across all venues, actively supporting teams and leading service from the floor.
• Deliver hands on training, coaching, and beverage education to develop team knowledge and performance.
• Drive consistency in drink quality, presentation, service standards, and guest experience across all venues.
• Lead the development of our beer, spirits, cocktail, and food pairing offerings in collaboration with venue teams and suppliers.
• Oversee stock control, inventory management, wastage reduction, and operational compliance.
• Support recruitment, performance management, and the ongoing development of bar teams throughout the group.

About you, our new Group Bar Manager

• Proven experience as a bar manager looking after multiple sites in a high end high volume venue.
• Advantageous if you have previous experience in fine dining or high end restaurants.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, manage and develop a diverse team.
• Positive and friendly attitude, with a willingness to work collaboratively with the team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and make decisions under pressure.
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer service and creating a positive experience for guests.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

About Us

Public House Group is a collection of pubs and restaurants across London and the Cotswolds. Our journey began with The Pelican, setting the tone for everything that followed.

Each of our venues champions the very best of the UK, from responsibly sourced meats and seasonal vegetables to a carefully curated selection of wines and spirits.

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to craftsmanship, provenance and authenticity. We work closely with farmers, growers and suppliers who share our values, ensuring that every dish and every drink reflects quality, integrity and care.

As we continue to grow, our focus remains the same: to create spaces that feel both timeless and contemporary, where guests experience honest food, thoughtful service and a genuine connection to British produce.