Bar Manager - The Kennels Members Club

West Sussex.info; Chichester; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned local establishment in Chichester is looking for an experienced Bar Manager to lead operations at The Kennels. Responsibilities include managing a team of 25, ensuring exceptional service, and driving innovation in bar offerings. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of bar products and a genuine passion for hospitality. This role offers a salary of £33,660 per annum and excellent benefits, including free gym membership and company pension.

Benefits

Free event tickets

Free Gym and Health Club membership

Discounted products across the Estate

Health cash plan

Company Bonus Scheme

Company pension with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a team in a food and beverage environment.
• Strong knowledge of bar products - spirits, wines, beers, ales and cocktails.
• Understanding of cellar management, stock rotation and control.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bar operations.
• Inspire and coach a team of 25 to deliver seamless service.
• Take ownership of stock control and ordering.

Skills

Managing a team

Knowledge of bar products

Cellar management

Creating customer experiences

Enthusiasm and creativity

Job description

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Salary £33,660 per annum Plus excellent benefits and gratuity

Step into a role where your creativity, energy and attention to detail will help shape unforgettable experiences for our members. As Bar Manager at The Kennels, you’ll lead the day-to-day bar operations, bringing flair to everything from relaxed coffees to buzzing music events.

The Kennels is the central clubhouse for all the Estate’s Sporting Members - from horseracing and golf to motorsport, aviation and health club enthusiasts. It’s a stylish, welcoming space where members come to unwind, connect and enjoy exceptional food and drink.

You’ll be at the heart of it all, managing a team of 25 including an Assistant Manager, supervisors, bar staff and casuals. With your great people skills and passion for hospitality, you’ll inspire and coach your team to deliver seamless service and genuine WOW moments.

No two days are the same. One morning you might be teeing up a golfers’ breakfast, the next you’re curating cocktails for a lively evening event. You’ll have the freedom to innovate and develop the bar offering, taking ownership of everything from stock control and ordering to cellar management and sales.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience managing a team in a food and beverage environment
• Strong knowledge of bar products - spirits, wines, beers, ales and cocktails
• Understanding of cellar management, stock rotation and control
• A genuine passion for creating memorable customer experiences
• Enthusiasm, creativity and a hands-on approach

What you’ll get:

• Free event tickets to our motorsport and horseracing events
• Free Gym and Health Club membership
• Discounted products across the Estate
• A health cash plan and access to a comprehensive wellbeing package
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Company pension with employer contributions

For more information on the Kennels, please follow this link: The Kennels

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