Bar Manager

Bar Manager – The Jetty, Ocean Village

£38,000 – £42,000 (inclusive of service charge)

Southampton Harbour Hotel, Ocean Village

Overview

The Jetty, located on the ground floor of the five-star Southampton Harbour Hotel in Ocean Village, is the sister restaurant to the multi-award-winning venue in Christchurch. Specialising in the freshest local seafood, caught daily by our fishermen and paired with seasonal produce from the New Forest, The Jetty is a celebration of the South Coast’s finest flavours.

At the heart of The Jetty is our stunning Bar, It’s the perfect venue for pre- and post-dinner indulgence, as well as a destination in its own right.

Harbour Hotels is a collection of prestigious, design-led properties across coastal, country, and city locations. With a growing portfolio of luxury hotels and a commitment to culinary excellence, joining The Jetty means becoming part of a group named AA Hotel Group of the Year in 2018 and continuing to expand its reputation for excellence.

The Role

As Bar Manager at The Jetty, you will take full responsibility for the smooth running of our busy and high-profile bar operation. Working closely with the General Manager and Restaurant Manager, you will lead the bar team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maximising sales and maintaining cost controls.

Your priorities will include :

Inspiring, training, and motivating your team to deliver world-class cocktail, wine, and bar service

Driving sales through innovative drinks offerings, upselling opportunities, and outstanding guest engagement

Managing stock and costs effectively to protect profitability

Supporting the continued growth and evolution of the bar, contributing new ideas to keep our offering fresh and exciting

Qualifications

A minimum of 2 years’ bar management experience, ideally within a high-end restaurant, cocktail bar, or luxury hotel

A passion for hospitality, mixology, and guest experience, with the ability to lead by example

Strong spirits, cocktails, and wine knowledge – WSET qualification would be an advantage

Benefits

What’s in it for You

Competitive salary package £38,000 – £42,000 (inclusive of service charge)

Clear progression opportunities within the Harbour Hotels Group

Bespoke career development pathways

Hotel stay and F&B discounts across our portfolio

Access to our exclusive employee benefits and discount platform Wagestream

Employee wellbeing support

Complimentary meals while on duty

If this role sounds like its for you apply now with your full, up-to-date CV.

Please note, only applicants with the right to work in the UK or a valid UK work permit / visa will be considered.

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