At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant bar team, create exciting cocktails, and ensure top-notch service.
- Company: The Dog & Fox, a lively pub and hotel in Wimbledon Village.
- Benefits: Join a fun team, develop your own cocktails, and enjoy staff drinks.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on high standards and guest satisfaction.
- Why this job: Make your mark in a busy pub with endless opportunities for creativity and growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in bar management, cocktail knowledge, and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
The Dog & Fox is an iconic pub and hotel in the heart of Wimbledon Village. We are an established events venue, pub, dining serving a premium collection of draught & craft beers, local London spirits and fine wines. We offer the best in seasonal, fresh, British produce for our menu and have 25 exquisite bedrooms above in our boutique hotel.
We’re looking for a Bar Manager who knows their Negroni from their Negroni-with-too-much-vermouth. The Dog & Fox is looking for a brilliant Bar Manager to take the reins of our bar operation. We’re a busy, high-energy pub in the heart of Wimbledon Village. We like great drinks, great service and a bar that looks like someone actually cares about it.
You’ll be responsible for everything that happens behind the bar — from developing cocktails and keeping the beer flowing, to managing the team, controlling stock and making sure the cellar doesn’t look like the aftermath of a particularly enthusiastic rugby tour.
What you’ll be doing:
- Own the drinks offering: Develop and maintain an exciting cocktail menu, keeping things fresh, seasonal and commercially sensible.
- Keep the beer flowing: Take responsibility for beer line cleaning, cellar standards and all the unglamorous stuff that keeps the pints tasting exactly as they should.
- Keep it spotless: The bar, cellar, fridges, glassware and equipment should be immaculate.
- Lead the team: Manage, motivate and develop the bar team.
- Own stock & ordering: Take responsibility for bar stock, ordering, deliveries, stock rotation, wastage and keeping an eye on the numbers.
- Run a great service: This is a busy pub, so you’ll need to be comfortable when the bar is three deep, the tickets are flying.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience running a busy bar or leading a bar team.
- Knows their cocktails, spirits, wine and beer.
- Has a genuine interest in drinks and enjoys developing new ideas.
- Understands cellar management and beer line cleaning.
- Is commercially switched-on when it comes to stock, GP and ordering.
- Is organised, hands-on and exceptionally well presented.
- Can train and develop a team rather than simply tell them what to do.
- Has high standards — particularly when nobody is watching.
- Is confident dealing with guests, suppliers and the inevitable chaos of a busy service.
- Can have a laugh, but knows when it’s time to get serious.
What’s in it for you?
You’ll be joining a brilliant team at one of Wimbledon Village’s best-known pubs, with the opportunity to genuinely put your stamp on the bar. There’s plenty of scope to develop the drinks offering, create your own cocktails, build a strong team and make the bar your own.
Think this sounds like you? We’d love to hear from you.
Bars Manager employer: Dog
The Dog in Smethwick is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values passion and creativity in the kitchen. With flexible shifts, competitive pay, and a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will find ample opportunities to develop your culinary skills while enjoying generous benefits like discounts and paid holidays. Join a team that prides itself on community spirit and a commitment to delivering high-quality food in a welcoming traditional pub setting.
