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*Bar Manager*

City of London Distillery - Home of Whitley Neill Gin

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bar Manager to join our Gin Distillery & Bar in the heart of The City of London.

Your day to day responsibilities within this role will include managing the business aspects of the bar such as keeping a current liquor license, negotiating supplier contracts, taking inventory and recording supplied, managing budgets and setting goals. Other duties will include but are not limited to:

· Overseeing the preparation and presentation of beverages to meet set standards

· Monitor cleanliness and hygiene of the bar area

· Oversee accurate cash-up procedures and ensure necessary paperwork is complete, including financial reports

· Ensure adherence to stock control procedures, doing regular stock takes and ordering as necessary, handling deliveries and rotating stock to minimise wastage

· Monitor and control budget for the beverage unit / bar, manage cash flow

· Plan and implement systems to maximise sales and revenue, for example promotional activities

· Dealing with difficult customers and resolving complaints promptly and satisfactorily

· Reach the weekly break-even in the bar

· Work towards a 30% wage budget for the bar team, and 74% GP for wet sales

· Represent City of London Distillery and Whitley Neill Gin as an acting brand ambassador

· Coordinating bar and experience bookings

· Organising and conducting distillery experiences (gin schools or tours) during a shift

The successful candidate will be confident working with diverse personalities. Within your Team you will be responsible for:

· Recruiting, training and motivating staff

· Determine staff development needs and manage their performance

· Arrange rota and management and tracking of team holidays

· Operate and lead bar team within company policies

· Delegate duties and tasks to staff to meet objectives and maximise resources

· Set and monitor quality and service standards for staff

· Communicate company policy, standards and procedures to staff

· Communicate regularly with the bar team and General Manager through meetings and discussions

· Encourage the team to raise the profile of the venue through exhibitions and cocktail competitions within the on-trade network

Hours will start at 35-40 hours p/w which will increase when required.

For more information, or to apply, please send your CV to the email address provided.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 2 years (preferred)
• Bar management: 1 year (preferred)
• Hospitality: 2 years (preferred)
• Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person