Chester - Bar Manager

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Chester is seeking a passionate Bar Manager to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a similar role, along with skills in cocktail preparation and exceptional service. This position offers a competitive pay structure, career development opportunities, and various employee benefits including staff discounts and extra holidays. Join us to create outstanding dining experiences for our guests.

Benefits

Competitive Industry pay

50% staff discount

Career Development and Training

Extra holiday allowance

Birthday day off

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Bar Manager.
• Skilled in preparing cocktails and spirits to high standards.
• Friendly and professional with charisma.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to legal requirements and health and safety standards.
• Welcome customers and serve exquisite drinks.
• Support revenue-generating initiatives and sales targets.
• Assist in staff training and development.
• Guide and support staff during service.

Skills

Cocktail preparation

Exceptional service

English language proficiency

Teamwork

Customer engagement

Job description

After a year of strong growth in 2025, we are delighted to begin 2026 with the launch of our newest restaurant in Chester.

At The Ivy Collection, we combine elegant dining with vibrant hospitality to create standout experiences across the UK and beyond.

We’re searching for a passionate Bar Manager.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team in one of the UK’s leading restaurant brands.

Benefits & rewards:

• Competitive Industry pay (based on salary & Tronc)
• Additionally, all managers receive an element of variable tronc
• 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships.
• Free food and drinks to the same standard that we serve our guests when you are working.
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed!
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.

Key elements of your role as a Bar Manager:

• Adhere to all legal requirements regarding weights and measures, licensing laws, health, and safety as well as fire procedures, ensuring these are always adhered to .
• Welcoming customers, taking drink orders, making recommendations, and serving exquisite drinks that delight our guests.
• Support the implementation of revenue-generating initiatives and follow budgeted sales targets.
• Assisted in staff training and liaised with senior management to develop key team members.
• Guide, coach, and support staff during service to develop teamwork and ensure the standard of service is always exceptional.

About you:

• You have at least 2 years + experience in this role
• You are skilled in preparing cocktails and spirits to high standards
• You love to wow guests with exceptional service
• You have excellent English language skills
• You are friendly and professional with plenty of charisma and flair

About us:

Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.