Bar Manager
10 minutes ago
Northwood Hills, Hillingdon
Namaste Lounge, Northwood, is looking for an experienced and motivated Bar Manager to lead our busy bar operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the bar team, maintaining exceptional service standards, controlling stock and costs, and ensuring the smooth running of both our main bar and garden bar. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee daily bar operations, ensuring efficient and professional service., • Supervise, train and motivate bartenders and bar support staff., • Ensure all staff follow cocktail recipes, drink specifications and presentation standards., • Manage stock control, ordering, stocktakes and wastage., • Maintain excellent cleanliness, hygiene and health and safety standards., • Ensure daily and weekly cleaning schedules and operational checklists are completed., • Manage shift handovers., • Monitor beverage costs and identify opportunities to improve profitability., • Handle customer enquiries and complaints professionally., • Ensure compliance with alcohol licensing requirements and company procedures., • Work closely with restaurant management to maintain high operational standards. Requirements: • Previous experience as a Bar Manager or Assistant Bar Manager in a busy restaurant, lounge or hospitality venue., • Strong cocktail, spirits and beverage knowledge., • Proven experience managing and training a bar team., • Good understanding of stock management, ordering and cost control., • Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills., • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment., • Strong attention to detail and a hands-on approach., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays. What We're Looking For: A proactive, reliable and experienced Bar Manager who takes ownership of their department, leads by example and maintains consistently high standards. The ideal candidate will be confident managing a busy bar, developing staff, controlling costs and ensuring an excellent customer experience. Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience.