Bar Supervisor
hace 28 días
£36000 anual
Jornada completa
London
MNM is a speakeasy cocktail bar hidden in a barber shop in Bank. Having grown substantially over the past 2 years we are looking to recruit staff ready for the continuation of growth into 2026 The bar is an upmarket, 60 seater intimate space that caters to the local workers through the week and is booked privately most Fridays and Saturdays. The Role We are looking for an experienced, responsible and commercially minded Supervisor to take ownership of the day-to-day operation of our intimate cocktail bar in Bank. This is not a back-office management position. It is a highly hands-on role, with the majority of each service spent on the floor: welcoming guests, managing the customer experience, driving sales and supporting smooth service. You will work alongside one other member of staff, so you must be comfortable leading by example and getting involved in every aspect of the operation. Cocktails account for approximately 90% of our sales, making a strong cocktail background essential. You should have excellent product knowledge, confidence discussing drinks with customers and the ability to deliver consistently high standards during both public service and private events. The successful candidate will be trusted with significant autonomy and will play an important part in the future growth of the business. We are actively exploring new locations, creating strong opportunities for progression, increased responsibility and performance-related bonuses. Key Responsibilities • Lead the bar during public service and private-hire events., • Spend the majority of service on the floor, engaging with guests and creating a welcoming, memorable experience., • Proactively drive sales through recommendations, upselling and strong product knowledge., • Prepare and serve cocktails to a consistently high standard when required., • Supervise, motivate and work closely with one additional team member., • Take responsibility for opening and closing the venue., • Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation and presentation., • Monitor stock levels, minimise waste and support stock ordering and control., • Ensure all cash-handling, till and end-of-day procedures are completed accurately., • Manage customer queries and resolve any service issues professionally., • Support the delivery of private events, including preparing the venue and coordinating service., • Ensure licensing, health and safety, food hygiene and responsible service requirements are followed., • Provide feedback and ideas to improve sales, service and the overall customer experience., • Act as a trusted and responsible keyholder for the business. Trading Pattern • Tuesday to Thursday: Open to the public., • Friday and Saturday: Predominantly private-hire events. Working hours will be arranged around the bar’s public opening times, private bookings and operational requirements. About YouYou will ideally have: • Strong experience in a quality, premium hospitality venue or similar environment., • Grasp of cocktail knowledge and practical bartending ability., • A genuine interest in customer service and building relationships with guests., • A confident, engaging and sales-focused approach on the floor., • The maturity and reliability to operate with limited supervision., • Strong organisational skills and close attention to detail., • The ability to remain calm, professional and decisive during busy services., • A responsible nature, taking ownership of the venue’s consistent approach to a quality hospitality product. What We Offer • A high level of autonomy and the opportunity to make the role your own., • A key position within a small, growing hospitality business., • Direct involvement in shaping the customer experience and commercial performance of the venue., • Strong potential for promotion as we secure and open additional locations., • Opportunities for increased responsibility across future venues., • A negotiable performance-related bonus structure., • Competitive salary, dependent on experience. What Success Looks Like Success in this position means taking genuine ownership of the venue, delivering warm and knowledgeable floor service, maintaining excellent cocktail standards and consistently finding opportunities to increase sales. You will be someone the business can rely on to run the bar responsibly, solve problems independently and help build the next stage of MNM’s growth.
