Bars Manager

At Kimpton Fitzroy London, we don’t just serve drinks—we create moments. With standout venues including Fitz’s bar, the charming Parlour, our Summer Terrace, and the soon to be opened Snug private lounge, we offer diverse, elegant experiences for our guests. Each space has its own identity and purpose, and we’re now looking for a true leader to take these spaces to the next level. Join us to help create a London experience like no other!

As a Bars Manager, we will support you to:

• Be yourself - bringing the real you to work, with your unique personality.
• Lead yourself - we trust you to make decisions and exert your creativity in order to provide our guests with heartfelt human connections.
• Make it count - you matter, and we will provide you with all the tools you need in order to create ridiculously personalised experiences for our guests every day!

The Role: This is a rare opportunity to lead multiple outlets within one of London’s most characterful hotels. We’re seeking a dynamic Bars Manager with experience across luxury hotel bars, high-end restaurant bars, or stand-alone cocktail venues. You’ll be the creative and operational lead across all bar-focused areas, driving excellence in guest experience, team performance, and commercial results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations across Fitz’s bar, the Parlour, Summer Terrace, Lobby and Snug.
• Build, stabilise and lead high-performing bar teams, fostering a positive and growth-oriented culture.
• Spearhead creative drink development, seasonal menus and concept innovation that reflect the venue’s unique style.
• Drive service standards, training, and upskilling to elevate team knowledge and guest interaction.
• Work cross-functionally with Events, Kitchen, and Front of House to ensure smooth service and premium guest experiences.
• Manage budgets, cost control, and P&L responsibilities – knowing how to balance creativity with commercial acumen.
• Maintain and grow a network within the industry, bringing in new ideas, trends, and talent.

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar multi-outlet leadership role in a high-end bar or luxury hotel setting.
• Deep knowledge of mixology, bar trends, spirits, and menu development.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and inspire bar teams with hands-on management.
• Experience stabilising teams and implementing structure and service excellence.
• Strong financial understanding and the ability to balance innovation with profitability.
• A proactive, passionate individual who’s culturally aligned with our vision and excited to put our bars on the map.

What You’ll Get:

• The autonomy to lead creatively and strategically.
• A supportive environment where your ideas are valued.
• The chance to work with a fabulous, dedicated team and help elevate them to new heights.
• Room to grow your career in a well-established, forward-thinking hotel group.

If you’re ready for a challenge and thrive on crafting elevated guest experiences through visionary leadership and drink innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

We are committed to offering our Bars Manager a competitive salary and a large range of benefits including:

• Competitive Salary plus service charge and great IHG perks!
• 31 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, increasing up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated).
• Access to Wagestream, a financial wellbeing app.
• Free meals whilst on duty prepared by skilled chefs!
• Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room discounts.
• Discounts off your supermarket shop, other shopping, and experiences through our portal!
• Food and Beverage discounts at the delicious Fitz bar and Fitz Brasserie.
• Employee assistance programme 24/7 and employee healthcare plan.
• Season ticket loan.
• Life insurance.
• Regular sporting and social events.

Kimpton Fitzroy London is all about providing a contemporary luxury hotel experience whilst building heartfelt human connections with guests and colleagues. Want to know more? Apply now as we would love to hear from you!

You are always welcome here! We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means we can offer great flexibility if required.

Please click ‘apply’ now! You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business.

Don’t quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you’d be a great fit for the job? We’ll never know unless you hit the ‘Apply’ button. Start your journey with us today.