Bar Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Chipstead, Surrey
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£40,000 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Bar Management Wine Knowledge Customer Service Stock Control Event Planning Social Media Leadership Cost Control

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], an award-winning wine bar, seeks an ambitious Bar Manager to lead operations, enhance guest experience, and drive growth. Responsibilities include team leadership, customer service, wine list curation, event planning, social media, and financial management. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a supportive environment.

The Role

This is a senior, hands-on leadership position. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the bar while helping shape the guest experience, event calendar, wine offering and brand presence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, motivate and develop a small, close-knit team
  • Deliver a warm, premium but relaxed guest experience
  • Manage rotas, payroll hours and team performance
  • Oversee stock control, cellar management and supplier relationships
  • Maintain GP targets and manage costs effectively
  • Ensure full licensing and health & safety compliance
  • Take ownership of daily service standards and cash handling

Wine & Events

  • Curate and maintain our fine wine list
  • Work closely with suppliers and attend tastings
  • Plan and host weekly events (tastings, comedy, themed evenings, collaborations)
  • Coordinate private hire bookings from enquiry to delivery
  • Identify opportunities to grow revenue through events and experiences

Social Media & Brand Responsibility

  • Help plan and execute weekly social media content (Instagram & Facebook primarily)
  • Capture in-venue content (photos, short videos, event highlights)
  • Promote events, new wines and seasonal offers
  • Engage with customers online and respond to messages
  • Work with ownership on campaigns and promotions
  • Ensure brand tone remains warm, knowledgeable, fun and community-focused

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Bar Manager or senior hospitality leader
  • Strong wine knowledge (WSET desirable but not essential)
  • A natural host who enjoys building long-term customer relationships
  • Commercially aware with strong stock and cost control skills
  • Comfortable running both busy services and intimate events
  • Confident using EPOS systems and basic reporting
  • Organised, energetic and proactive
  • Available to work evenings and weekends

The Package

  • £27,500 basic salary
  • Average £5.50 per hour additional tronc (currently equating to c. £38–40k OTE)
  • Performance-related bonus potential
  • Staff discount on wine and retail
  • Creative input into wine list and event programme
  • Supplier tastings and development opportunities
  • A genuinely supportive working environment
  • Real influence in a growing independent business

To apply, send your CV and a short cover note to: [contact hidden]

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