Bar Manager - House, Central London

What's in it for you?

Weekly Pay

Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs

£20 Taxi Contribution for late shifts (post 1am – 5am / Uber)

Clothing Allowance

Every House Membership

50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a week

Staff Room Rate; Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 a night

Financial Incentive based on House Performance (Quarterly)

Private Health and Dental Care

Life Assurance

Day off on your birthday

Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home

In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.

Free Counselling Sessions

Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.

Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally

Exclusive access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much more

Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.

180 House…

Located in a historic spot where the Strand and Fleet Street meet, 180 House spans two slots and features an outdoor terrace, a rooftop pool and views over the city. A go-to destination for an elegant lunch or dinner, the eighth-floor dining room offers an elevated experience. Casual dining can be found in the rest of the club and on the rooftop terrace. There is a wide selection of wines and new seasonal cocktails, which can be enjoyed with lunch, dinner or after hours.

The Role…

The Bar Manager at Soho House is responsible for overseeing the beverage operation within the department, floor or property ensuring its overall success whilst also supporting the management team where needed. Main responsibilities include keeping on top of stock within the bar, providing leadership to the team which includes development and recruitment and ensuring the bar is run in an efficient manner resulting in members and guests having the best possible experience.

Main Duties…

Manage staff in all aspects including, recruiting, training, schedules, payroll, staff complaints and disciplinary procedures.

Assess staff performance, conduct appraisals, and strategize for improving staff performance.

Organize staff meetings and agendas monthly

Receiving deliveries for stock and inventory as needed.

Placing orders for inventory based on business needs and budgets.

Maintains a safe, orderly and sanitized bar.

Ensures menus are up-to-date and correct.

Ensures all legal requirements are adhered to (I.e. Wage and Hour/Breaks, Health and Safety, etc.)

Report bar stock shortage– (variables) glasses & equipment

Responsible for Mystery Shopper Reports and staff development.

Actively participates as a member of the management team in decision making processes, attending required meetings, etc.

Delegates work and determine beverage methods to staff throughout shift.

Oversee daily/shift schedules; make any necessary changes per business need and budget.

Ensure maximum revenue is achieved from all sales opportunities.

Support House Tonic program and conduct House Tonic related trainings.

Performs other duties as assigned by managers.

To ensure cleanliness standards and procedures for the unit & their areas are in accordance with site, company and legal health and safety standards.

Ensure all new starters are rigorously trained to standards and competencies

What we are looking for...

Up to 3-5 years’ experience in a busy cocktail bar in a senior management capacity

Innovator and influencer with previous experience managing F&B operations

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships (internal and external)

Strong attention to details

Excellent customer service

Fluent in English

Organised and reliable

Ability to work and maximize relationships within a diverse team

Computer literacy within Opera, Micros and Adaco advantageous

Full understanding of local authority requirements

Personal license holder

SIA knowledge, understanding and experience

180 House Opening Hours:

Mon – Weds – 8am – 1am

Thurs – Fri – 8am – 3am

Saturday – 9am – 3am

Sunday – 9am – 11pm

*subject to change

Nearest Station (WC2R 1EA): Temple, Charing Cross, Holborn