Bar Manager - Soho House Brighton

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The Role...
At Soho House, the   Bar Manager   is the leader of the bar operation, responsible for creating a world-class beverage experience that reflects the quality, exclusivity, and atmosphere of the club. You will oversee the full bar operation, from service delivery and staff management to product selection and financial performance, ensuring the bar remains a vibrant and profitable hub within the Club.
You'll manage, develop, and inspire your team, and collaborate closely with the Food Beverage and Events teams to ensure all drinks offerings - from signature cocktails to large-scale events - are delivered to the highest standards.
What's in it for you?
Weekly Pay
Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
Every House Membership
50% off Food Drink, 7 days a week
Staff Room Rate; Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 a night
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
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
Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you're seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career
Key duties...
Drive exceptional service standards by developing and refining systems that enhance the experience for members, guests, and staff.
Lead engaging training sessions on Soho House food and drink programs through storytelling, demos, and initiatives like "Cook House," "House Tonic," and "Club School."
Collaborate across departments to ensure every guest interaction is seamless, aligned with brand expectations, and delivered with consistency.
Support recruitment efforts by identifying talent needs, participating in interviews, and evaluating candidates alongside People Development.
Ensure maximum revenue is achieved from all sales opportunities.
To ensure cleanliness standards and procedures for the unit their areas are in accordance with site, company and legal health and safety standards.
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. xwzovoh
Uphold and enforce standards of appearance, compliance, safety, and professionalism across the team.
What we are looking for...
Minimum of 2+ years' experience in similar capacity
Thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments and maintain calm, through quickly and effectively problem solving under pressure
Must be hospitable, approachable, passionate about customer service and respectful towards colleagues and guests
Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School
Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed
Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously