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Join the exceptional events team at Pelham House, Lewes.
Bar Manager
Up to £33,000
We’re looking for a Bar Manager who is creative, passionate, and experienced to lead our bar team, enhance our drinks program, and ensure every guest leaves with a memorable experience. As the driving force behind our bar operations at Pelham House, you’ll oversee everything from crafting unique cocktails to shaping the overall guest experience, all while promoting a culture of excellence and enjoyment. While your primary responsibility will be at Pelham House, there will be opportunities to support at some of our other venues.
Pelham House is a premier events venue operated by Artemis Venue Services. The in-house team are renowned for delivering exceptional food, drinks, and service that make our weddings and events unforgettable. Operating across 15 prestigious venues across the UK, Artemis seek to employ the best talent in the hospitality industry.
Key responsibilities:
1. Team management: Recruit, train, and inspire a passionate bar team at Pelham House.
2. Drinks leadership: Curate and develop the drinks menu from signature cocktails to seasonal specials, blending central stock suppliers and local provenance.
3. Service excellence: Ensure every guest receives exceptional service, blending efficiency with personality to create a memorable experience.
4. Manage stock: Oversee ordering, stock control, and cost management to achieve profitability without compromising quality.
5. Health and safety compliance: Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant bar environment, including adherence to alcohol licensing laws.
6. Financial management: Manage till operations and record bar takings.
7. Event coordination: Collaborate with the events team to ensure seamless service during weddings and other events.
8. Venue support: Support your fellow bar managers at some of our other premier venues. Focus on delivering an outstanding guest experience, support in back-of-house tasks such as stocktaking and stock management. Offer guidance and support where necessary.
9. Marketing contribution: Partner with the marketing department to promote the bar, its signature offerings, and special events.
10. Sale of alcohol: Ensure a thorough understanding of the legalities of selling alcohol and licensing rules.
What we’re looking for:
1. Creativity and passion: A passion for creativity and delivering outstanding guest experiences.
2. Proven experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in a bar management role, ideally within a hospitality or event setting.
3. Strong leadership skills: An ability to lead by example, motivate a team, and lead with positivity.
4. Tech-savvy: Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
5. Organised and efficient: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and pay attention to detail.
6. Financially savvy: Experience in managing budgets, controlling costs, and driving sales.
7. Knowledgeable: Strong understanding of cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, and bar equipment.
8. Flexible and adaptable: Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed, especially during peak wedding seasons. To support our other venues when required.
9. Personal license: Required for overseeing alcohol service.
10. Willingness to become the designated premises supervisor (DPS): if required.
11. Own transport: Essential due to the venue’s location.
12. Eligible to work full-time in the UK.
If you have the skills, passion, and experience to lead the team, then send us your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’re the perfect fit for Artemis.
Apply now, and let’s create something unforgettable together!
scott.bradbury@weareartemis.co.uk
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitality
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