Bar Manager

Are you a passionate Bar Manager ready to take the reins of one of Shoreditch’s most beloved historical venues?

Location: Shoreditch, East London (E1), E1 6PJ

Salary: From £40,000 to £45,000 per annum Bonus

We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced Bar Manager to oversee our vibrant, high-volume pub, restaurant and events space. This is a rare opportunity to make your mark within a respected independent group that values personality, performance and people.

The Bar Manager is the driving force behind our drinks offer, responsible for leading all facets of the bars’ operations to ensure outstanding guest experiences, staff excellence, and consistent profitability. This role is crucial for maintaining the bars’ unique atmosphere, quality standards, and compliance while steering the team to deliver hospitality that keeps our guests coming back.

What We Offer:

• A structured induction and supportive operations team
• The chance to grow within an expanding independent group where your voice is heard
• Annual team trip abroad
• 25% staff discount on food and drinks across all 9 of our venues
• Company pension scheme
• Workplace where culture comes first, not corporate red tape
• Bonus scheme based on clear KPIs
• We’re closed every Sunday & Monday

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading daily bar operations to deliver outstanding guest experiences
• Managing all aspects of the bar to ensure the bar meets its targets for revenue, profitability, and cost control. This includes meticulous oversight of inventory management, cost of goods sold (COGS), and waste reduction.
• Playing a central role in hiring, training, and managing the bar staff (bartenders, bar-backs, etc.). You will be responsible for creating a positive, dynamic work environment, fostering continuous product knowledge development, and managing scheduling and performance.
• Training staff on service standards, drink knowledge, upselling techniques, and problem resolution.
• Upholding and enforcing all quality standards for drink preparation, presentation, and service. This includes maintaining the cleanliness, organisation, and high aesthetic standard of the bar area and all equipment.
• Maintaining high standards across the board from compliance to creativity
• Acting as the leader in driving the bars’ atmosphere and guest experience. This involves proactively engaging with guests, identifying opportunities to exceed expectations, and responding promptly to feedback to build return custom.

Who we’re looking for:

• A leader who excels in a high-energy environment and takes pride in delivering top-notch guest experiences.
• A Bar Manager who enjoys working in fun, dynamic venues and is eager to work with the owners and contribute to a growing brand.
• A leader with strong financial management skills and the ability to drive profitability.
• A Bar Manager with experience in managing, guiding, training and developing diverse teams.
• A hospitality obsessive who is passionate about developing themselves, their team and the business.

What We’re looking for:

• 2 years minimum experience as a Bar Manager in a high volume venue.
• A fun and engaging personality with a serious commitment to hospitality.
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for learning and development.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with guests, staff, artists/djs and reporting to the board.
• Understanding of stock, budgeting and GP levels.
• Ambition to develop within the group, we want you to be our next Assistant General Manager!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role as our next Bar Manager in one of Shoreditch’s best venues, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and be part of something extraordinary. We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and value a diverse workforce, create an inclusive culture and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.