Bar Manager

Join the team at Engel, an
exceptional bar & events space situated on the Mezzanine of the iconic
Royal Exchange in the heart of the City of London.

We
are looking for an experienced and dynamic Bar Manager to lead the
day-to-day operations of Engel Bar.
Start date: September 2026

The
ideal candidate will be a confident and engaging leader with strong knowledge
of cocktails, wines and spirits, excellent customer service skills, and a
genuine passion for hospitality. You will take ownership of the bar operation,
lead and develop the team, manage stock and costs, and ensure our guests
consistently receive an exceptional experience.

Key
Responsibilities

• Oversee
  the daily bar operations, ensuring consistently high standards of service
  and guest satisfaction.


• Lead,
  train, motivate and develop the bar team, creating a positive and
  professional working environment.


• Support
  recruitment and onboarding of new team members.


• Develop
  and maintain an exciting and commercially successful cocktail offering,
  keeping up to date with industry trends.


• Monitor
  and control stock levels, place orders and minimise waste.


• Manage
  beverage costs, budgets and financial performance to maximise
  profitability.


• Ensure
  compliance with health & safety requirements, licensing regulations
  and company procedures.


• Handle
  guest enquiries, feedback and complaints professionally and effectively.


• Work
  closely with the wider management and events teams to ensure smooth
  delivery of private events and functions.


• Drive
  team development and maintain consistently high operational standards.

Requirements

• Previous
  experience as a Bar Manager or in a similar leadership role within
  a high-quality hospitality environment.


• Strong
  knowledge of cocktails, wines, spirits and bar operations.


• Excellent
  leadership, communication and organisational skills.


• Strong
  commercial awareness, including stock management, cost control and
  budgeting.


• Ability
  to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining
  excellent attention to detail.


• Experience
  using POS systems and inventory management software.


• Flexibility
  to work evenings and Saturdays as required.

What
We Offer

• Salary
  up to £50,000 per annum,
  depending on experience and to be discussed at interview.


• Monday
  to Saturday operation
  – we are closed on Sundays.


• Opportunities
  for career growth, with internal training and succession plans supporting
  progression within the business.


• 28–30
  days’ holiday per year,
  increasing with length of service.


• Meal
  on duty.
• A
  fun, professional and dynamic working environment.
  
  
  If you think you might be the person we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.
  Get in touch and tell us a little about yourself and why you’d like to join the Engel team.