Bar Manager - Luxury Country Hotel, Hampshire

Bar Manager – Luxury Country Hotel, Hampshire

Location: Hampshire
Salary: Negotiable

We are currently partnering with a stunning luxury country hotel in Hampshire that is looking to appoint an experienced and passionate Bar Manager to lead its bar operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hospitality professional with a strong background in premium food & beverage environments who is looking to join a high-performing luxury property focused on exceptional guest experience and service standards. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the bar operation, ensuring outstanding service delivery, team leadership, and a memorable guest experience at all times.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the bar team, ensuring exceptional service standards are consistently deliveredDrive beverage quality, presentation and guest engagement across the operationCreate and develop innovative cocktail and drinks offerings in line with the hotel’s brand and clienteleManage stock control, ordering, GP margins and supplier relationshipsTrain, mentor and develop the bar team to maintain high performance and service excellenceWork closely with senior management on seasonal promotions, events and beverage strategyEnsure compliance with licensing, health & safety and company procedures

Requirements:

Previous experience as a Bar Manager or senior bar leadership role within luxury hospitalityStrong knowledge of cocktails, premium spirits, wines and beverage trendsExperience managing teams within high-volume or high-end environmentsCommercially minded with experience managing costs and profitabilityPassionate about guest experience and team developmentExcellent communication and organisational skills