Full-time position, 40 hours
Up to £45,000 per annum, includes service charge
Your country home away from home, nestled within 12 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside. Sopwell House is a luxurious, family-owned Georgian country house hotel offering timeless elegance and modern comfort. We're proud to be a place where exceptional service is delivered with warmth, pride and purpose.
At Sopwell House, we live by our Vision, Purpose and Values.
We are dedicated to creating a world of 'Perfect Contentment' for both our team members and guests alike, 'Spreading kindness one act at a time' along the way. Our team pride themselves on 'Performing with Drive and Serving with Soul' in everything we do.
Your role in our family:
Lead and manage the Octagon Bar team, ensuring service is delivered in line with our Food & Beverage standards
Set the tone for guest hospitality, creating a memorable and positive experience in the bar
Keep the hotel ahead of the curve on current beverage and cocktail trends
Manage F&B purchasing, beverage stock and delivery notes, and take ownership of monthly stock takes
Own your departmental cost lines, including revenue, payroll and beverage gross profit margins
Oversee opening and closing shifts, staff rotas and the security of stock and cash
Handle guest feedback and complaints, and drive sales opportunities across the bar
What we're looking for:
Proven bar management experience, ideally within a luxury or high-volume hotel or bar
Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing stock, cost lines and gross profit
In-depth knowledge of cocktails, spirits and current beverage industry trends
A confident, hands-on leadership style with the ability to train and develop a team
Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends and
