Role: Bar Manager – Botanica at Bedford Hotel
Hours: Full-time
Location: Bedford Hotel, Bloomsbury, London
About Us
We’re looking for a warm and welcoming individual to join our dedicated Food & Beverage team at our hotel in Bloomsbury, central London. As a key member of our team, you'll play an essential role in ensuring our guests have a memorable stay in our F&B Outlets. Part of the Imperial London Hotels family, we are a seventh‑generation, family‑run business with a 187‑year legacy and a renewed vision for modern, authentic London hospitality.
About the Role
As Bar Manager for Botanica, you’ll be the driving force behind one of Bloomsbury’s best‑kept secrets. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who thrives on energy, precision and creativity in equal measure.
You’ll shape an on‑trend, seasonal beverage programme that feels fresh, premium and distinctly London — from signature cocktails and premium spirits to no- and low‑alcohol options, curated wines and beers, and engaging supplier activations throughout our summer BBQ season.
You’ll bring Botanica’s secret garden to life during the warmer months and create a cosy, welcoming experience as the seasons change. With a keen eye for detail, you’ll ensure every serve looks exceptional, every interaction feels personal, and every service runs with pace, confidence and style.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead a modern, polished service style
- Be visible during peak times and resolve guest issues
- Maintain impeccable drink presentation and pace
- Coach and develop a confident, guest‑focused team with a strong sense of service identity
- Coach on beverage craft, storytelling and upselling
- Own the drinks vision including cocktails, seasonal serves and premium spirits
- Manage stock, GP%, wastage and ordering
- Ensure POS accuracy, cash controls and bar setup
- Uphold licensing, food safety and allergen standards
- Collaborate across the hotel to deliver seamless service
- Monitor guest feedback across online platforms and react with timely, thoughtful solutions that reinforce our service standards
- Working alongside the Head Chef to deliver menu changes
Who You Are
- Experienced in premium, high‑volume bar environments
- Strong beverage knowledge
- Commercially sharp with cost control and menu engineering skills
- Skilled in coaching and team development
- Personal Licence Holder with food safety training
What’s In It for You
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)
- Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Complimentary uniform dry‑cleaning, plus discounted personal dry‑cleaning
- Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan
- Workplace Pension
- Team member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
- 50% discount across ILH F&B outlets
- Discounted drinks at Blooms Café
- Employee‑funded Health Cash Plan
- Local Bloomsbury discounts
- Early Pay access
- Shopping discounts with selected retailers
- Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology
- Access to mental health first‑aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme
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Bar Manager employer: Bedford Hotel
At Imperial London Hotels, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that celebrates passion for hospitality and culinary excellence. With a commitment to employee growth through our ILH Training Academy and a range of benefits including flexible working hours, generous holiday allowances, and discounts across our hotels and F&B outlets, we ensure that every team member feels valued and supported in their career journey. Join us in the heart of Bloomsbury, where your culinary skills can flourish in a dynamic and welcoming environment.
