Bars Manager

Bars Manager

Location: Ardencote Hotel
& Spa, Warwickshire

Department: Food & Beverage

Reporting To: Head of Food & Beverage

Lead Exceptional Experiences.
Drive Performance. Inspire Your Team.

Ardencote Hotel & Spa is
looking for an experienced and passionate Bars Manager to lead our bar
operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences across our award-winning
hospitality destination.

This is an exciting opportunity
for a dynamic hospitality professional who combines strong commercial awareness
with outstanding leadership skills. You'll be responsible for managing all bar
operations, driving revenue growth, maintaining exceptional service standards,
and developing a high-performing team that consistently exceeds guest
expectations.

As a key member of the Food &
Beverage leadership team, you'll play an important role in enhancing our guest
offering while contributing to the overall success and profitability of the
business.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading Bar Operations

• Overseeing the day-to-day management of all bar
  operations


• Ensuring exceptional service standards are
  consistently delivered


• Coordinating staffing levels, rotas and resources
  in line with business demands


• Maintaining operational excellence through
  effective procedures and quality standards


• Supporting wider Food & Beverage operations as
  required


• Taking responsibility for Duty Management shifts
  and provide support across departments

Driving Commercial Success

• Delivering and exceeding monthly sales targets and
  departmental KPIs


• Managing budgets, wage costs and profitability
  across the Bars operation


• Analysing sales performance and identify
  opportunities to increase revenue


• Overseeing beverage purchasing, stock control and
  inventory management


• Conducting monthly stock takes and minimise wastage
  through effective controls


• Developing seasonal drinks menus, promotions and
  pricing strategies to maximise profitability

Delivering Outstanding Guest
Experiences

• Creating memorable guest experiences through
  exceptional service and attention to detail


• Leading by example and inspire teams to deliver
  outstanding hospitality


• Monitoring guest satisfaction and proactively
  address feedback


• Resolving guest concerns professionally and
  effectively


• Ensuring presentation and service standards
  consistently reflect the Ardencote brand

Developing High-Performing
Teams

• Leading recruitment, onboarding and training of bar
  team members


• Coaching, motivating and developing Assistant Bar
  Managers, Supervisors and team members


• Conducting performance reviews and identify
  development opportunities


• Fostering a positive, professional and engaging
  working environment


• Working closely with The People Team and the Head
  of Food & Beverage on staffing, performance and employee relations
  matters

Maintaining Compliance &
Standards

• Ensuring full compliance with licensing laws, food
  hygiene standards and health & safety legislation


• Maintaining accurate training records, risk
  assessments and COSHH documentation


• Ensuring all team members complete mandatory
  compliance training


• Promoting a safe, secure and well-maintained
  working environment


• Monitoring equipment and facilities, ensuring any
  issues are promptly addressed

About You

We're looking for a passionate and
experienced leader who brings:

• Have previous management experience within bars,
  restaurants, hotels or hospitality venues


• Have excellent leadership skills with a proven
  ability to manage and develop teams


• Have excellent commercial awareness and experience
  managing budgets, stock and labour costs


• Be passionate for delivering exceptional guest
  service


• Have excellent organisational, communication and
  problem-solving skills


• Have knowledge of licensing legislation, food
  hygiene and health & safety requirements


• Have confidence working in a fast-paced hospitality
  environment.


• Have experience in hands-on leadership style with a
  commitment to excellence

Additional Information:

• Full-time - Working 45 hours per week
• Working 5 out of 7 days a week
• Shift Pattern: As required
• Salary: £40,000 per annum
• Full flexibility is key as you will be expected
  to work as and when necessary to meet the needs of the team and the business
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
  at the time of application and throughout their employment. Unfortunately,
  sponsorship is not available for this position, either now or in the future

Why Join Ardencote?

At Ardencote Hotel & Spa, we
pride ourselves on creating exceptional experiences for our guests while
providing a supportive and rewarding environment for our team.

As Bars Manager, you'll have the
opportunity to shape our bar offering, leading talented teams, driving business
performance and making a real impact within one of Warwickshire's leading
hospitality destinations

If you're ready to take the next
step in your hospitality management career, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Work in a picturesque estate with a focus on luxury
  and high standards in hospitality


• Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries at any
  of our company spas


• Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities


• Access to the Employee Assistance Program


• 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days


• Discounts on food, drink and retail across our
  venues


• Pension scheme


• Free Parking


• Refer-a-Friend scheme


• Excellent Induction and training programme


• Perkbox Online benefits and discounts


• On-line Doctor support (appointments/prescriptions)


• A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment
  with loads of development opportunities

Apply today and help create
unforgettable experiences at Ardencote.