Bar Manager - Bedford Hotel - Bloomsbury, London

City of Westminster Source: WhatJobs

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As Bar Manager for Botanica, you'll be the driving force behind one of Bloomsbury's best-kept secrets. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who thrives on energy, precision and creativity in equal measure. You'll shape an on-trend, seasonal beverage programme that feels fresh, premium and distinctly London - from signature cocktails and premium spirits to no- and low-alcohol options, curated wines and beers, and engaging supplier activations throughout our summer BBQ season. You'll bring Botanica's secret garden to life during the warmer months and create a cosy, welcoming experience as the seasons change. With a keen eye for detail, you'll ensure every serve looks exceptional, every interaction feels personal, and every service runs with pace, confidence and style. What You'll Be Doing:

Lead a modern, polished service style
Be visible during peak times and resolve guest issues
Maintain impeccable drink presentation and pace
Coach and develop a confident, guest focused team with a strong sense of service identity
Coach on beverage craft, storytelling and upselling
Own the drinks vision including cocktails, seasonal serves and premium spirits
Manage stock, GP%, wastage and ordering
Ensure POS accuracy, cash controls and bar setup
Uphold licensing, food safety and allergen standards
Collaborate across the hotel to deliver seamless service
Monitor guest feedback across online platforms and react with timely, thoughtful solutions that reinforce our service standards
Working alongside the Head Chef to deliver menu changes
Experienced in premium, high volume bar environments
Strong beverage knowledge
Commercially sharp with cost control and menu engineering skills
Skilled in coaching and team development
Personal Licence Holder with food safety training
We're looking for a warm and welcoming individual to join our dedicated Food & Beverage team at our hotel in Bloomsbury, central London. As a key member of our team, you'll play an essential role in ensuring our guests have a memorable stay in our F&B Outlets. Part of the Imperial London Hotels family, we are a seventh generation, family run business with a 187 year legacy and a renewed vision for modern, authentic London hospitality.
28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)
Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Complimentary uniform dry cleaning, plus discounted personal dry cleaning
Interest free Season Ticket Loan
Workplace Pension
Team member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
50% discount across ILH F&B outlets
Discounted drinks at Blooms Caf
Employee funded Health Cash Plan
Local Bloomsbury discounts
Early Pay access
Shopping discounts with selected retailers
Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology
Access to mental health first aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme