Bar Manager

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Bars Manager to lead our bar team at The Groucho Club. You’ll bring confident floor presence, a deep knowledge of drinks and service, and a passion for creating exceptional member experiences. Strong leadership skills are essential, as you’ll be responsible for maintaining consistency, driving team engagement, and delivering high performance across the bars' operation. A key part of the role will be training and developing the team to ensure high standards, product knowledge, and confident service. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and leads by example.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Making sure the bar team is fully motivated, happy and guest and customer experience focused at all times;
• Provide monthly 1-2-1s with bar staff to coach and develop;
• Ensure that bar floor staff are well trained for their positions and have a thorough understanding of the duties associated with their jobs;
• Recruitment of all bar staff;
• Training of new and existing members of staff, to ensure that the customer service standards are exceptional at all times;
• To promote up selling and to drive sales through advising customers on their choices of drinks and food;
• Organising and preparing for each shift ensuring that all areas fully stocked and in accordance with relevant SOP;
• Ensure the smooth service in the bars by organising the staff and arranging staff breaks;
• Ensure clear and helpful communication with the kitchen at all times;
• Ensure all bills are run under a members name, awareness of the general profile reports;
• Understand and settle comp, waste, allowance and hosting bills;
• Helping with staff rotas by checking and confirming staff hours on Harri;

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Have at least 2+ years’ experience working as an Assistant Bar Manager or Bar Manager in a busy environment or private members' club;
• Proven track record in training and developing a team;
• Complete working knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages;
• Knowledge of business management principles and practices;
• Sound understanding of cost and stock control procedures;
• Upbeat and energetic personality;
• Needs to be polished, enthusiastic and work to high standards;
• Work in a professional yet friendly manner;
• Have good communication skills and be able to liaise with the team;
• Truly passionate about delivering a personalised service;
• Excellent attention to detail.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• A competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• 33 days holiday to recharge and explore.
• A health cash plan and Vitality Private Medical Insurance to support your well-being.
• Discounts at thousands of retailers through our online savings portal.
• Pension contributions to invest in your future.
• Life Assurance for peace of mind.
• Complimentary staff meals during shifts to keep you energised.
• Opportunities for training and development to help you thrive in your career.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the bar team at one of London’s most iconic private members’ clubs - where service, creativity and people are at the heart of everything we do. No agency support required - direct applications only.