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Key Information

Hours: Full time
Location: The Square

City: Bristol

Bar Manager

Closing date: 2023-06-02
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We are looking for a very special individual to take on the role of Bar Manager in the Square's stunning cocktail bar.

Reporting to the General Manager, Dan Keen, this full time position (45 hours per week) would be an excellent next step for someone looking to progress in their career. You will have the autonomy to put your own stamp on the bar and introduce your own creations to the drinks menu.

Key details for the role: 

Salary: £27,000 per annum plus on target earnings bonus of £1,800 per annum and service charge of up to £900 per annum - a package of £29,700 per annum.

Working pattern: 45 hours worked over 5 days to include most evenings and weekends. 

Who are we looking for in a Bar Manager?

  • Previous experience with cocktails is paramount, as is a passion for hospitality and great customer service!
  • You will be creative, have great taste and have a flair for devising new cocktails as well as having mastered the classics
  • You must have experience in a supervisory position; you will need to be confident in taking the reins and managing your team
  • Hard-working, organised individuals who have personality and are comfortable interacting with our customers
  • A keen eye for detail
  • An ability to think on your feet
  • A positive, 'can-do' attitude

Key responsibilities for the Bar Manager position:

  • Operational running of the Square lower deck cocktail bar - making sure that service levels are impeccable and the team look the part
  • Ensuring the department meets GP targets
  • Management and training of all bar members of staff; carrying out 1-2-1 meetings with your team
  • Ensuring the venue meets licensing requirements (if you do not hold your own personal license then we will pay for you to get one)
  • Liaising with other departments, both within the Square and across the company, to ensure the lower deck bar is portrayed in its best light in all marketing material
  • Responsible for welcoming our members and their guests and maintaining the right atmosphere in our lower deck area
  • Being a key member of the Square management team - working well with all other departments and the hotel

The successful candidate must be impeccably presented, charming and articulate. You will have a passion for the industry and will relish the responsibility this position affords you.

In return, you will receive:

  • Training either externally or internally (WSET qualifications etc)
  • A competitive package and bonus structure
  • A fun and like-minded working environment

What we can offer:

  • Great development and fantastic opportunities for progression
  • Fun but productive working environment with a strong training ethic
  • 28 days’ holiday per annum including Bank Holidays
  • 20% discount on Food and drink in any of our restaurants
  • 50% off drinks at Racks Bar and Kitchen on Fridays between 5pm and 8pm
  • Family and friends hotel discount (from £35 per night!)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme and secure cycle parking
  • Meals on duty
  • Regular company social events

The next steps:

To apply for this role, please send your CV and covering letter via the link below. This position can start either asap or after required notice. The closing date for this position is Friday 2nd June 2023. 

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email first to confirm a time for a first round telephone interview. The interview process will involve a first round telephone interview with a member of the HR team. If successful at this stage, you'll be invited to a face-to-face final round interview. 

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