Bar Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 7 May 2026

LOCATION

Manchester

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SALARY

£40,000 / year

SKILLS

Leadership Cocktail Knowledge Wine Knowledge Training & Development Service Standards Commercial Awareness Bar Operations Cash Handling

FULL DESCRIPTION

Bar Manager - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a hospitality professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for beverage and cocktails to join our team for the role of Bar Manager at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Primary Role Responsibilities

Drive the highest levels of service delivered within our bar, and providing direction to our bartenders, bar floor team and hosts.
Run services within the bar throughout the day, offering the highest levels of service to all guests. Have a hands-on approach to service and hosting, driving standards at all times.
Implement training plans and deliver on-the-job training to drive the smoothest, most polished levels of service.
Carry out knowledge and cocktail & drinks training and work to continuously improve the teams' knowledge to better enhance the guest experience.
Support the commercial running of the bar operation including approving rota hours and placing orders.
Have a hands-on approach to service and hosting, driving standards at all times.
To have a comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage menu options to be able to offer guests recommendations, including understanding the allergens present.

Applicant Requirements

At least 3 years' experience working in a full-service, high-end restaurant and/or bar.
At least 1 years' experience training others in a Bar or Restaurant environment.
Experienced in overseeing bar operations, team, and customer service
Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, wines and spirits is essential.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to strategically drive revenue
Experience in running services and carrying out cash up.
Strong knowledge of wines and wine pairings with dishes is essential.
An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.

How to Get Here

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is at 7 Enterprise Way, Manchester, M90 4AD. Train: About a 10 minute walk from Manchester Airport station. Tram: Metrolink Blue Line. Bus: Bee Network routes. Car: No on-site team parking; public transport recommended. Cycling: Good local routes; secure bike storage.

What We Offer

In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits include:

Financial

Special discounts on stays and dining at any [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Bonuses to recommend a friend and Trip Advisor mentions
Additional holiday day on first anniversary
Meals on duty and uniforming

Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Program including free private mental health support
Support from inhouse Mental Health Champions
Family-friendly flexible working options
Participation in meaningful initiatives

Career Development

Accredited, certified compliance training
Access to external certified resources via Learning Management System
Annual appraisal and Personal Development Plan
Opportunities for internal and external training, including potential Apprenticeships

Full terms on benefits can be found in our Handbook.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand, known for stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] started with two boutique hotels near Edinburgh and Glasgow and has expanded to prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle with more in pipeline. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service. We have been voted within The Caterer's Top 15 Best Employers in Hospitality for five consecutive years, featured in the Top 10 employers in the 2024 Sunday Times Best Places to Work, and awarded the Spotlight Award for Best Places to Work for LGBTQIA+ employees. As recent winners of The Cateys 'People Team of the Year', we have award-winning training programmes within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Academy. Over 75% of our leaders have been promoted internally, and for four consecutive years a member of our team has won a prestigious Acorn Award.

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