Bar Supervisor

Lockeliving; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic hospitality company based in Manchester is seeking a Bar Supervisor to oversee daily operations and ensure excellent customer service. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills and at least one year of experience in the hospitality industry, particularly with cocktails. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and various employee benefits. Join our team to create memorable experiences for our guests while enjoying a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives

Free nights at hotels

Opportunities for career advancement

Training and development programs

Staff discounts on dining and accommodation

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry.
• Solid knowledge of classic cocktails.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the hotel bar and events bar.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service.
• Train and mentor staff to maintain high standards.

Skills

Customer satisfaction

Leadership

Cocktail knowledge

Problem-solving

Job description

Be you. At work.

We're looking for a charismatic and enthusiastic Bar Supervisor to join our team in Whitworth Locke in Manchester. This is a full‑time role working 40 h across 5 days per week.

Here at Locke, we create spaces where you can be you – and we don’t just mean our design‑led aparthotels. From front desk to back office, on‑the‑ground to behind‑the‑scenes, our team makes Locke what it is. Forget demographics: we’re building a community of the culturally curious. The forward‑thinking. The ever‑questioning.

Locke is growing. With new openings across the UK and Europe coming up, we’re at an exciting time in our young life. Want to get stuck in? Roll up your sleeves and let’s go.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of our main hotel bar and events bar
• Oversee and ensure smooth delivery of events
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve sales targets
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed
Total
• Train and mentor staff to maintain high standards of performance
• Handle customer complaints and resolve issues promptly
• Adhere to health and safety regulations

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry
• Solid knowledge of classic cocktails
Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work well under pressure

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives
• Free nights at your choice of our hotels
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Training and development programs
• Staff discounts on dining and accommodation
• Pension scheme

If you are a dynamic and experienced Bar Supervisor looking to take on a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and be a part of delivering exceptional hospitality experiences in Manchester!

In return we offer you a bonus scheme, holidays (including the option to buy more if you want them), wellbeing benefits (Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme), free nights in our properties, awesome recognition schemes, pension (the tax‑efficient way) and further benefits tailored to your individual needs.

When and Where?

We believe in working flexibly – this includes flexibility in work location, working days (including weekends and bank holidays in operations) and working hours. This may be ad hoc or permanent flexibility. See our careers page for more information.

About Edyn

Our vision is to create sanctuaries across European cities, which provide a sense of belonging to the free‑thinking urbanite in all of us. Each of our brands – Locke, Cove and SACO – is firmly rooted in the local neighbourhood, offering vibrant experiences and connections that nourish and enliven the soul. To find out more about what it’s like to work at edyn, visit https://www.findingedyn.com/start-here-go-anywhere

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

edyn’s Purpose is to build brands designed around Soulful Hospitality – we create sanctuaries where free thinkers can nourish and enliven their souls. This is only possible if the growth of our company is centred around a deep respect for humanity. Everyone at edyn should feel free and safe