Bars Manager

Bars Manager Location: Ardencote Hotel & Spa, Warwickshire Department: Food & Beverage Reporting To: Head of Food & Beverage Salary: £40,000 per annum 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 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.