Bar Manager
| Posting date: | 24 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Salary plus £2,400 service charge*, live in accommodation available |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 August 2025 |
| Location: | BN21 4EQ |
| Company: | Elite Hotels |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | be5d5e24383c4c48a610 |
Summary
Cocktail Bar Manager
Competitive Salary, plus a share of the service charge approx. £2,400 per annum
We currently have an exciting vacancy for an experienced mixologist and bar manager to run our cocktail bar. The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne offers a 5-star experience to our guests and the cocktail bar is a popular pre-dinner gathering spot which therefore requires a manager able to adapt to varying business levels, ensuring staffing numbers are appropriately allocated.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure all guests and external customer receive and efficient service which meets the company goals to exceed customer expectations.
- Understand and adhere to statutory Licensing Laws relating to the Bar.
- Stock takes in co operation with the Food & Beverage Manager
- Promote all bar services and engage in promotions to maximise bar revenue.
- Ensure all bar staff meet dress requirements and received regular training.
- Prepare rotas, completing wage forecasts, time and attendance.
- Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of the bar area including regular pipe cleaning.
- Responsible for any bar functions for the day, ensuring correct staffing levels.
Key Skills
- Previous bar management experience – ideally within a hotel setting
- Able to mix and create cocktails.
- Good knowledge of beer/wine/spirits
- WSET qualification an advantage, but not essential
- Flexible and able to remain calm under pressure.