Bar Manager

Bar Manager
Ellenborough Park Hotel, Cheltenham
Ellenborough Park is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Bar Manager to lead our vibrant Bar & Brasserie team within our luxury 5-star hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds.
 

The Role
This role is contracted at 40 hours per week, although additional hours are available. Shifts will cover a mixture of daytime, evening and weekend services, therefore flexibility is essential.

As Bar Manager, you will lead the performance and day-to-day operation of the hotel’s busy bar and brasserie, ensuring exceptional standards of service, presentation and guest care are consistently delivered.

You will be responsible for developing and motivating the team, creating a positive culture and driving memorable guest experiences within a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development, identity and performance of the Bar & Brasserie
Deliver warm, professional and intuitive service to guests
Oversee the smooth day-to-day operation of the hotel’s busy bar area
Recruit, train, coach and develop the bar team
Create a positive, collaborative and supportive team culture
Ensure the Bar & Brasserie are prepared to the highest standards ahead of service
Provide expert knowledge of wines, cocktails and beverages to enhance the guest experience
Support the wider Food & Beverage Management team in the smooth operation of all outlets
Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, presentation and service at all times
About You
We are looking for a confident and motivated hospitality professional with a genuine passion for luxury service, cocktails and guest experience.
You will ideally have:
A minimum of 2 years’ supervisory or management experience within a quality bar, restaurant or 4/5-star hotel environment
Strong knowledge of wines, cocktails and premium beverage service
Excellent leadership and team development skills
Strong organisational and time management abilities
Impeccable attention to detail
The ability to work calmly under pressure whilst maintaining a positive, can-do attitude
A welcoming and professional approach to guest service
Excellent spoken English and high presentation standards
A passion for hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences
What We Offer
Paid overtime
Monthly non-contractual service charge payments
28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays, pro rata for part-time team members)
Investment in training and ongoing professional development
Staff rates from £100 B&B and 25% food and beverage discount across Pride of Britain Hotels
Generous discounts across Michels & Taylor properties, including accommodation rates from £45 B&B and up to 50% food and beverage discount
Friends and family rates at Ellenborough Park and selected Michels & Taylor hotels
Discounts on spa treatments and products
Long service awards
Regular social events
Refer a Friend scheme with rewards up to £200
Complimentary staff meals whilst on duty
Free on-site parking
Use of onsite gym
About Ellenborough Park
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional looking to further develop their career within a high-quality food and beverage environment. Joining a passionate and ambitious team, you will play a key role in shaping the guest experience while driving the development, identity and success of one of the hotel’s busiest and most social outlets.
Our Bar & Brasserie offers a relaxed yet refined dining and drinking experience, with expertly crafted cocktails, carefully selected wines and warm, intuitive service at the heart of everything we do.
Set within 90 acres of beautiful countryside, between the highest point of the Cotswolds and the famous gallops of Cheltenham Racecourse, Ellenborough Park is a luxury 5-star hotel steeped in history and recognised for exceptional hospitality.
We are proud of our people, our culture and the memorable experiences we create for our guests.
If you are passionate about hospitality and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with a copy of your CV and confirm the position you wish to be considered for.
In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of eligibility during the recruitment process.