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Bar Manager - The Dorchester

Bar Manager - The Dorchester

The Dorchester • London, United Kingdom
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Join us as a Bar Manager at Vesper Bar at The Dorchester, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best
Places to Work for’ in 2024-2026 and ‘Hotel of the Year – London’ at the 2024
AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture
where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion,
personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety
of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are known for having the
absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Bar Manager at Vesper Bar, you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as
the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends,
but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve
the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in
your own story.


What you'll do






As Bar Manager at Vesper Bar, you'll love
what you do and take pride in taking care of our guests.



  • The
    Bar Manager is the custodian of one of London's most celebrated cocktail
    destinations, responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences,
    inspiring a culture of creativity, and maintaining the highest standards
    of luxury hospitality.

  • As
    the leader of Vesper Bar, you will oversee all aspects of the operation,
    ensuring the venue continues to set industry benchmarks for service,
    innovation, and commercial success. You will lead and develop a
    high-performing team, cultivate meaningful relationships within the
    global bar community, and drive the evolution of the bar through
    innovative menu concepts and world-class beverage experiences.

  • Combining
    operational excellence, commercial acumen, and creative vision, you will
    play a pivotal role in strengthening Vesper Bar's reputation as a
    destination venue for hotel guests, local clientele, and international
    visitors alike.


The items shared are the essence of a day
in the life of our Bar
Manager
, but we will make sure you are provided with specifics
on how we care for our hotel.

What you'll bring

Essential Skills:

  • Our values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and
    Creativity guide us each and every day. As a Bar
    Manager
    , you’ll have the
    opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.
  • Previous experience at a luxury 5-star hotel
    as a Bar Manager, or similar leadership role.
  • Passion for the role and the team and unique
    personality
  • Ability to empower team members to
    deliver bespoke services to all guests
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be well
    presented.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment
    to excellence.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Commercial with proven track record in
    negotiation.
  • Strong organisation and time management skills
    with the ability to manage multiple priorities to deadlines.
  • A proactive and solution-driven approach.
  • Creativity and a passion for enhancing guest
    experience. Strong stakeholder management and teamwork skills.
  • Commercial awareness within the Food &
    Beverage environment.

What you'll get


  • Management Bonus
    scheme

  • Complimentary
    Stays
    : Enjoy complimentary stays with
    breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.

  • Discounts with our hotels, and benefit from
    discounts at various high street and online shops

  • Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private
    Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from seasonal
    ticket loan, rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and eye care
    vouchers.

  • Training and
    Development
    : Advance in your
    career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality
    Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised
    Apprenticeship providers.

  • Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including
    a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone
    recognition celebrations.

  • Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.

  • Well-being
    Support
    : Access
    immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.

We celebrate diversity
and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and
applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment
process (such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of
information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call
People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email
PeopleAndCultureLondon.UK@dorchestercollection.com so that we can discuss how we can support you
through this process.





















































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