Bar Manager - Restaurant - Oxford
24 days ago
Oxford
Bar Manager – Premium Hospitality Venue Oxford | Full Time MCG Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an exciting and rapidly growing hospitality brand in the search for an experienced Bar Manager to join their Oxford team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and hands-on Bar Manager who thrives in a busy, energetic environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional drinks, outstanding service and memorable guest experiences. Our client is a vibrant, fast-paced hospitality group with a reputation for quality, creativity and a fun team culture. They believe great hospitality is about more than just great food — it's about the full guest experience, from the welcome at the door to the perfect drink served at the bar. The Role As Bar Manager, you will take ownership of the bar operation, leading a talented team and ensuring consistently high standards across service, drinks quality and guest satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and develop the bar team to deliver exceptional service. Drive drinks quality, menu knowledge and a passion for creating memorable experiences. Ensure every drink served meets the highest standards. Manage stock control, ordering, audits and bar profitability. Monitor GP performance and support commercial targets. Train and coach the team to develop skills and confidence. Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, compliance and health & safety. Stay calm under pressure and lead the team through busy services. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for an enthusiastic Bar Manager with: Previous experience managing a busy bar operation within a high-volume hospitality environment. Strong leadership skills with a passion for developing people. Excellent knowledge of cocktails, drinks service and guest experience. A commercial mindset with experience managing stock and GP. A hands-on approach and the ability to inspire a team. What's On Offer £42,000–£46,000 OTE including Tronc & Bonus Quarterly bonus scheme Free food on every shift 28 days paid holiday Company pension contribution Career progression opportunities within a growing hospitality group Staff discounts Annual team summer festival Staff away days and team events If you are a passionate Bar Manager looking for your next challenge with a forward-thinking hospitality brand, MCG Recruitment would love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion. #MCG1 TPBN1_UKCT