Freelance Bar Manager

Flutes have a reputation for delivering bold culinary leading-edge food and drink experiences in the most prestigious venues, with a focus on innovative and invigorating service. You’ll find our teams creating magic at various iconic venues across London and outside London.

The person we are looking for must have a real passion for food and events. We are a friendly, decent bunch and we respect our people, places and the planet. We want someone who has a real drive and enthusiasm for their job, as well as for their colleagues and the company. We always put the client at the heart of our decisions, and never accept anything less than 5-star standards – that’s the Flutes Way.

We currently have an opportunity for a Bar Manager to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual to join our team. We work with the world’s leading hospitality and catering companies, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

The purpose of the role, we are seeking an exceptional and highly skilled freelance bar manager to oversee the delivery and execution of our events in multiple sites across London. The successful candidate will have at least one year’s experience in a management role within the hospitality and bar management. As a freelance bar manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of our client’s events, including client liaison and team management. Experience in front of house management is essential, along with a strong eye for detail and consistent presentation.

Your performance within the company will be monitored by regular manager audits, meeting agreed event timeframes, achieving excellent guest satisfaction/feedback and employee quality and retention through positive onsite interaction.

Key Responsibilities

As Bar Supervisor, you'll need to carry out some or all the following duties, depending on the size and type of event you will either assist with or run:

• Maintain an efficient bar and stock room
• Supervise bar staff with the ability to motivate your team
• Responsible for safe and secure handling of bar stocks, till operation and cash
• Ensure strict compliance with the venue's Responsible Service of Alcohol Policy
• Place stock orders
• Interact with customers (including serving food and drink) and ensure that high standards of customer service are maintained
• Make sure you comply with health and safety regulations at all times
• Till and counter service
• Supporting hospitality services and events
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in your area of concern
• Maintaining food safety and health and safety to meet legal and company requirements
• Hazard and defect reporting
• Able to lead and train the staff with a positive “can do” attitude
• Ability to multitask and work in a busy, fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills with a confident and outgoing personality and an ability to interact with people at all levels
• Flexible hours and shifts
• Exciting locations across London and the surrounding areas
• Friendly team to work and a chance to progress
• Very rewarding referral scheme, work with old friends and refer new friends!
• Pension scheme