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Bars Manager
InterContinental London - The O2 - Food & Beverage
Full Time
3 Years Experience
Coins Icon Competitive salary
Bars Manager
InterContinental London - The O2 - Food & Beverage

Description

About us...

Nestled on the Greenwich Peninsula, attached to the O2, InterContinental London - The O2 embraces a captivating backdrop of the River Thames and Canary Wharf. Our five-star hotel includes 493 bedrooms, a diverse dining selection, spa facilities, state-of-the-art conference and meeting rooms, including the UK's largest pillar-free ballroom.  

A bit about what will you do... 

Bar Managers in our hotel showcase a passion and a depth of knowledge of high end beverages, leading and inspiring the team to be creative and innovative with the vision of capitalising on sales opportunities and creating an exceptional experience for our guests. 

  • Lead by example and foster team dynamics to ensure the team remains focused on meeting guests’ needs and brand standards. 
  • Monitor the performance of the bar through analysis of guest feedback and financial results, initiating corrective action as needed. 
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance guest satisfaction and loyalty. 
  • Manage the departmental budget to reduce costs and maximise profitability. 
  • Plan and execute marketing campaigns and promotions to attract and retain guests. 
  • Manage inventory, ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels. 
  • Hold daily briefings with the team and attend daily Food and Beverage meetings with the leadership team to ensure a seamless guest experience. 
  • Communicate and enforce policies and procedures with regards to pouring measures and age verification. 
  • Manage staffing levels according to business demands. 
  • Address any guest concerns promptly, attentively and efficiently. 
  • Coach, train, and support the team to provide consistently high standards, while continually looking to improve.

More about you... 

  • Strong leadership and motivational abilities. 
  • Exceptional attention to detail and drive to maintain high standards. 
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. 
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. 
  • Confidence and professionalism when interacting with high profile guests. 
  • Full understanding of financial aspects, budgeting and profit and loss. 
  • Thorough understanding of licencing laws. 
  • Proven experience in managing, coaching and developing teams. 
  • Approachable and positive manner with a “can do” attitude. 
  • A smart and professional appearance. 
  • Proven track record in a similar position within a 5-star hotel. 
  • Hospitality Management degree preferred. 
  • Excellent standard of English, both written and spoken. 
  • Experience of working with brand standards

    Salary – Competitive

    Holiday – 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service. 

    But there’s more... 

    • Free meals on duty. 
    • Uniform offered and dry cleaned. 
    • Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels. 
    • Food and beverage discounts. 
    • Christmas gifts and employee parties 
    • Introduce a friend scheme 
    • Cycle 2 work scheme. 
    • UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments. 
    • Taste card. 
    • Life assurance scheme. 
    • Wage stream. 
    • Employee assistance programme. 
    • Arora star employee recognition. 
    • Long service recognition award. 

Grow with us... 

We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands. 

About us...

Nestled on the Greenwich Peninsula, attached to the O2, InterContinental London - The O2 embraces a captivating backdrop of the River Thames and Canary Wharf. Our five-star hotel includes 493 bedrooms, a diverse dining selection, spa facilities, state-of-the-art conference and meeting rooms, including the UK's largest pillar-free ballroom.  

A bit about what will you do... 

Bar Managers in our hotel showcase a passion and a depth of knowledge of high end beverages, leading and inspiring the team to be creative and innovative with the vision of capitalising on sales opportunities and creating an exceptional experience for our guests. 

  • Lead by example and foster team dynamics to ensure the team remains focused on meeting guests’ needs and brand standards. 
  • Monitor the performance of the bar through analysis of guest feedback and financial results, initiating corrective action as needed. 
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance guest satisfaction and loyalty. 
  • Manage the departmental budget to reduce costs and maximise profitability. 
  • Plan and execute marketing campaigns and promotions to attract and retain guests. 
  • Manage inventory, ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels. 
  • Hold daily briefings with the team and attend daily Food and Beverage meetings with the leadership team to ensure a seamless guest experience. 
  • Communicate and enforce policies and procedures with regards to pouring measures and age verification. 
  • Manage staffing levels according to business demands. 
  • Address any guest concerns promptly, attentively and efficiently. 
  • Coach, train, and support the team to provide consistently high standards, while continually looking to improve.

More about you... 

  • Strong leadership and motivational abilities. 
  • Exceptional attention to detail and drive to maintain high standards. 
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. 
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. 
  • Confidence and professionalism when interacting with high profile guests. 
  • Full understanding of financial aspects, budgeting and profit and loss. 
  • Thorough understanding of licencing laws. 
  • Proven experience in managing, coaching and developing teams. 
  • Approachable and positive manner with a “can do” attitude. 
  • A smart and professional appearance. 
  • Proven track record in a similar position within a 5-star hotel. 
  • Hospitality Management degree preferred. 
  • Excellent standard of English, both written and spoken. 
  • Experience of working with brand standards

    Salary – Competitive

    Holiday – 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service. 

    But there’s more... 

    • Free meals on duty. 
    • Uniform offered and dry cleaned. 
    • Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels. 
    • Food and beverage discounts. 
    • Christmas gifts and employee parties 
    • Introduce a friend scheme 
    • Cycle 2 work scheme. 
    • UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments. 
    • Taste card. 
    • Life assurance scheme. 
    • Wage stream. 
    • Employee assistance programme. 
    • Arora star employee recognition. 
    • Long service recognition award. 

Grow with us... 

We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands. 

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