Bar Manager

Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer experiences in a luxury setting? Firmdale Hotels invites you to become a key player in our highly successful team at The Soho Hotel, where elegance meets outstanding service.

As a Bar Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of our esteemed hotel bar, collaborating with senior management and team members to deliver unparalleled service that exceeds our guests' expectations.

Firmdale Hotels is a collection of award-winning, luxury boutique hotels and restaurants, renowned for their unique design and exceptional service. Each property offers a distinctively stylish experience, reflecting our commitment to excellence and innovation in hospitality.

• Manage the bar's day-to-day activities, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
• Establish and maintain strong, professional relationships with guests, consistently delivering inspirational service.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the bar team through effective training and solid leadership.
• Confidently handle guest complaints, finding prompt and satisfactory solutions.
• Create new cocktails and drink offerings that align with our brand, enhancing our menu with innovative choices.
• Ensure all team members adhere to correct measurements and licensing regulations.
• Work closely with the Food and Beverage Manager to ensure a seamless and high-quality service.

• Proven experience as a Bar Manager in a fast-paced, luxury venue.
• A deep passion for Food and Beverage, with extensive knowledge of beverages, quality products, and ingredients.
• Strong menu development skills, with the ability to innovate and enhance our offerings.
• Excellent personal presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and developing a team, with a talent for motivating others.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect of our service inspires and delights our guests.

• Competitive salary plus service charge to be discussed at venue.
• Access to Wagestream our financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day, benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching.
• Health cash plan(including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies)
• Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants
• Complimentary meals on shift
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts
• Dry cleaning service for work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning
• Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service
• Season ticket loan for convenient commuting
• Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons
• Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions
• Benefits like cycle to work scheme and annual long service awards
• One allocated paid day per year for volunteering work
• Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
• And much more!!

Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winning group of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York. World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotels are trailblazers in hospitality and design.

We are delighted to have been recognised by the hospitality and travel industries for the great work our teams have achieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades:

• Proud winners of The Times Best Places to Work for both 2024 and 2025
• The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024 for outstanding contribution to International Trade
• Manager of the Year – Helle Jensen – Cateys 2024
• Food & Beverage Manager of the Year - Pedro Paulo - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Hotel Chef of the Year Finalist - Jamie Atkinson - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Haymarket Hotel & The Soho Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence and AA Breakfast Award 2025
• Covent Garden Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence 2025
• Dorset Square Hotel – AA Breakfast Award 2025
• Ham Yard Hotel, Covent Garden Hotel and Haymarket Hotel – Two Michelin Keys 2024
• Charlotte Street Hotel, The Soho Hotel, Knightsbridge Hotel and Number Sixteen Hotel – One Michelin Key 2024
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