Bar Manager

What''s in it for you?Weekly PayTeam meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefsSoho Friends Membership50% Team discount on Food and Drink, 7 days a weekTeam Room Rates; Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 a nightFinancial Incentive based on House Performance (Quarterly)Health Cash Plan (option to add children)Dental Plan (option to add children)Birthday Day OffDiscount on Cowshed products and Soho Home (up to 50%)Free Counselling SessionsCookhouse and House Tonic: Our Cookhouse and Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionallyExclusive access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much more

Soho Farmhouse...

Surrounded by 100 acres of Oxfordshire countryside, Soho Farmhouse is a destination for food and drink, wellness and outdoor activities. Two hours'' drive or a short train from London, we have 114 bedrooms, including cabins, huts and farmhouse bedrooms to stay in, a state-of-the-art gym, Cowshed Spa, an indoor and outdoor pool and cinema. We have multiple food and beverage outlets on site, The Main Barn is the central hub, serving the club menu all day. On the mezzanine, Comfy Farm has sofas and an open fire place, while Fancy Farm is a more formal setting for lunch or dinner. There is also Pen Yen for Japanese izakaya-style dishes from the robata grill, bind and sashimi, and Blake''s Kitchen for fresh bread, sausage rolls and cinnamon buns. Finally, there is The Little Bell, a local favourite, for nose-to-tail cooking and natural wine.

The Role...

The Bar Manager at Soho House is responsible for overseeing the beverage operation within the department, floor or property ensuring its overall success whilst also supporting the management team where needed. Main responsibilities include keeping on top of stock within the bar, providing leadership to the team which includes development and recruitment and ensuring the bar is run in an efficient manner resulting in members and guests having the best possible experience.

Main Duties...Manage staff in all aspects including, recruiting, training, schedules, payroll, staff complaints and disciplinary procedures.Assess staff performance, conduct appraisals, and strategize for improving staff performance.Organize staff meetings and agendas monthlyReceiving deliveries for stock and inventory as needed.Placing orders for inventory based on business needs and budgets.Maintains a safe, orderly and sanitized bar.Ensures menus are up-to-date and correct.Ensures all legal requirements are adhered to (I.e. Wage and Hour/Breaks, Health and Safety, etc.)Report bar stock shortage- (variables) glasses and equipmentResponsible for Mystery Shopper Reports and staff development.Actively participates as a member of the management team in decision making processes, attending required meetings, etc.Delegates work and determine beverage methods to staff throughout shift.Oversee daily/shift schedules; make any necessary changes per business need and budget.Ensure maximum revenue is achieved from all sales opportunities.Support House Tonic program and conduct House Tonic related trainings.Performs other duties as assigned by managers.To ensure cleanliness standards and procedures for the unit and their areas are in accordance with site, company and legal health and safety standards.Ensure all new starters are rigorously trained to standards and competencies

What we are looking for...Up to 3-5 years'' experience in a busy cocktail bar in a senior management capacityInnovator and influencer with previous experience managing FandB operationsExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships (internal and external)Strong attention to detailsExcellent customer serviceFluent in EnglishOrganised and reliableAbility to work and maximize relationships within a diverse teamComputer literacy within Opera, Micros and Adaco advantageousFull understanding of local authority requirementsPersonal license holderSIA knowledge, understanding and experience

Subsidised transport rate offered from:

Chipping Norton (OX7) and Banbury (OX15 and OX16)TPBN1_UKCT