Bar Manager

Bar Manager

Full-Time 28000 - 30000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage bar operations, develop innovative cocktails, and train a passionate team.
  • Company: Roe is a creative dining venue by the trio behind Fallow restaurant, located in Wood Wharf.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, career progression, and 50% discounts across the group.
  • Other info: Opportunities for supplier trips and professional pop-up nights are available.
  • Why this job: Join Roe to lead a bar team committed to sustainability and excellence in guest experience.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience as a Bar Manager in a high-quality, fast-paced environment is essential.

The predicted salary is between 28000 - 30000 £ per year.

Conscious & creative dining in the heart of Wood Wharf from the trio behind Fallow restaurant. Named after native deer of the British Isles, Roe will follow the same nose-to-tail and root-to-stem ethos as its critically acclaimed sister restaurant, Fallow St James’s. The extensive a la carte menu will be divided into nibbles and flatbreads, skewers, and grilled options, with larger plates and sides also available. As well as championing modest, British ingredients, Roe’s dishes will showcase underused and underappreciated produce.

As a Bar Manager at Roe, you will take full responsibility for the bar’s operations, ensuring a seamless guest experience, high standards of service, and strong financial performance. You will lead and inspire the bar team, curate an innovative drinks menu, and uphold our commitment to sustainability and excellence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Train, mentor, and manage a passionate team, fostering a culture of excellence and hospitality.
  • Develop creative and seasonally inspired cocktails, sourcing unique and sustainable ingredients in line with Fallow’s ethos.
  • Showcase expert knowledge of cocktails, wines, and spirits to engage guests with thoughtful recommendations and pairings.
  • Oversee daily bar operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance with health and safety regulations, and exceptional quality standards.
  • Manage inventory, implement cost control measures, and optimize stock rotation to maintain profitability.
  • Build relationships with suppliers to secure high-quality and ethically sourced ingredients and beverages.
  • Partner with the front-of-house and kitchen teams to create a seamless and cohesive guest experience.
About You
  • Proven experience as a Bar Manager in a high-quality, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong expertise in mixology, wines, and spirits, with a passion for innovation and sustainability.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to train and inspire a team.
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities to oversee all aspects of bar operations.
  • A collaborative spirit and dedication to fostering a positive work culture.
The benefits
  • Competitive salary.
  • Career progression.
  • Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses.
  • Wellbeing initiatives.
  • Reward and recognition schemes.
  • Free welcome lunch for you and a guest.
  • 50% restaurant discounts across the group.
  • 25% Friends and Family discounts.
  • 50% discount on company retail.
  • Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials.
  • Staff meal during your shift.
  • Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment.
  • Enhanced parental leave (after one year’s employment).
  • Sabbaticals (after three years employment).
  • Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop-up night.

At ROE, we're passionate about fostering an environment that allows everyone to thrive and prosper, regardless of background. Diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach that promotes the voice of those experiences and viewpoints are well-known to be beneficial for our company and, consequently, career advancement.

Bar Manager employer: Roe Restaurant

Roe, located in Wood Wharf, offers a competitive salary and continuous learning opportunities like WSET courses. The team values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, enhancing career advancement for all employees.

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Contact Details:

Roe Restaurant Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Bar Manager

Mixology
Cocktail Creation
Wine Knowledge
Spirits Expertise
Leadership Skills
Team Management
Communication Skills