Join the Nikki Beach Hospitality Group!

Position Title: Bar Manager
Location: Marbella, Spain
Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal

Position Overview

For this exciting new project launching in 2025, the Bar Manager plays a pivotal role in leading and curating the entire beverage experience across all outlets. You are not only a mixology expert but also a passionate leader, dedicated to innovation, consistency, and delivering world-class service. From concept to execution, your influence will be seen in every crafted cocktail, guest interaction, and team performance.

You’ll oversee the daily bar operations, lead a talented team of bartenders and barbacks, and design a beverage program that reflects the brand: elevated, stylish, and unforgettable. A hands-on operator and creative visionary, you balance flair with financial acumen, ensuring both guest satisfaction and profitability.

As a Bar Manager, you’re also a true brand ambassador—engaging with guests, representing the brand’s spirit, and bringing the essence of Nikki Beach Hospitality Group to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of all bar areas including lounges, beach bars, cocktail stations, and VIP service points

• Design and manage an innovative beverage program featuring signature cocktails, mocktails, wines, and premium spirits

• Lead, train, and develop a high-performing team of bartenders and barbacks, fostering product knowledge, consistency, and guest engagement

• Ensure bar service adheres to the brand’s elevated standards for quality, presentation, and hygiene

• Collaborate with General Management and Marketing to launch new drink menus, seasonal offerings, and branded activations

• Guarantee all beverages are prepared according to recipe specs and delivered promptly with flair and professionalism

• Manage stock control including inventory levels, ordering, and waste reduction strategies

• Work with suppliers and purchasing to source high-quality, cost-efficient products while honoring vendor agreements

• Analyze and monitor beverage costs, implementing cost control strategies to enhance profitability

• Ensure full compliance with local health, safety, and licensing regulations

• Maintain clean, functional, and visually appealing bar setups and equipment at all times

• Lead daily briefings, sharing service updates, VIP alerts, and shift priorities with the team

• Resolve guest concerns diplomatically, applying effective service recovery techniques

• Partner with the Events team to create tailored beverage offerings and efficient setups for private functions

• Stay informed on emerging trends, techniques, and ingredients to ensure continued innovation

• Uphold the brand’s tone of voice, aesthetic, and experiential standards in every interaction

• Support the recruitment and career growth of bar team members, promoting internal development and retention

• Safeguard brand partnerships through strong execution, product visibility, and premium service delivery

• Represent the brand and Nikki Beach Hospitality Group as a confident, charismatic brand ambassador

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Proven experience as a Bar Manager or senior bartender in a high-volume, luxury hospitality environment

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a passion for mentoring and developing talent

• In-depth knowledge of cocktail culture, spirits, and modern mixology techniques

• Financial acumen with experience in inventory control, ordering, and cost management

• Familiarity with POS systems and bar operations software

• Excellent communication and guest service skills with a solution-oriented mindset

• Attention to detail and high standards for presentation and cleanliness

• Fluent in English (mandatory); other languages such as Spanish or German are a plus

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during special events

Benefits

• Shared tips & service charge

• Daily staff meals provided on-site

• Opportunity to work with an international hospitality brand!

Why Join Nikki Beach Hospitality Group?

Be part of a globally recognized group that brings together music, dining, entertainment, fashion, film, and art to create exceptional hospitality experiences. As the original luxury beach club brand, Nikki Beach has evolved into a worldwide company now with beach clubs, hotels, resorts, restaurants, residences, and seasonal pop-ups under Nikki Beach Hospitality Group.

We’re a family-owned company with a strong sense of community and purpose. Joining our team means stepping into a high-energy, international environment with opportunities for growth, travel, and the chance to help shape unforgettable moments for guests around the world.

Join the Nikki Beach Hospitality Group!

Position Title: Bar Manager
Location: Marbella, Spain
Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal

Position Overview

For this exciting new project launching in 2025, the Bar Manager plays a pivotal role in leading and curating the entire beverage experience across all outlets. You are not only a mixology expert but also a passionate leader, dedicated to innovation, consistency, and delivering world-class service. From concept to execution, your influence will be seen in every crafted cocktail, guest interaction, and team performance.

You’ll oversee the daily bar operations, lead a talented team of bartenders and barbacks, and design a beverage program that reflects the brand: elevated, stylish, and unforgettable. A hands-on operator and creative visionary, you balance flair with financial acumen, ensuring both guest satisfaction and profitability.

As a Bar Manager, you’re also a true brand ambassador—engaging with guests, representing the brand’s spirit, and bringing the essence of Nikki Beach Hospitality Group to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of all bar areas including lounges, beach bars, cocktail stations, and VIP service points

• Design and manage an innovative beverage program featuring signature cocktails, mocktails, wines, and premium spirits

• Lead, train, and develop a high-performing team of bartenders and barbacks, fostering product knowledge, consistency, and guest engagement

• Ensure bar service adheres to the brand’s elevated standards for quality, presentation, and hygiene

• Collaborate with General Management and Marketing to launch new drink menus, seasonal offerings, and branded activations

• Guarantee all beverages are prepared according to recipe specs and delivered promptly with flair and professionalism

• Manage stock control including inventory levels, ordering, and waste reduction strategies

• Work with suppliers and purchasing to source high-quality, cost-efficient products while honoring vendor agreements

• Analyze and monitor beverage costs, implementing cost control strategies to enhance profitability

• Ensure full compliance with local health, safety, and licensing regulations

• Maintain clean, functional, and visually appealing bar setups and equipment at all times

• Lead daily briefings, sharing service updates, VIP alerts, and shift priorities with the team

• Resolve guest concerns diplomatically, applying effective service recovery techniques

• Partner with the Events team to create tailored beverage offerings and efficient setups for private functions

• Stay informed on emerging trends, techniques, and ingredients to ensure continued innovation

• Uphold the brand’s tone of voice, aesthetic, and experiential standards in every interaction

• Support the recruitment and career growth of bar team members, promoting internal development and retention

• Safeguard brand partnerships through strong execution, product visibility, and premium service delivery

• Represent the brand and Nikki Beach Hospitality Group as a confident, charismatic brand ambassador

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Proven experience as a Bar Manager or senior bartender in a high-volume, luxury hospitality environment

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a passion for mentoring and developing talent

• In-depth knowledge of cocktail culture, spirits, and modern mixology techniques

• Financial acumen with experience in inventory control, ordering, and cost management

• Familiarity with POS systems and bar operations software

• Excellent communication and guest service skills with a solution-oriented mindset

• Attention to detail and high standards for presentation and cleanliness

• Fluent in English (mandatory); other languages such as Spanish or German are a plus

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during special events

Benefits

• Shared tips & service charge

• Daily staff meals provided on-site

• Opportunity to work with an international hospitality brand!

Why Join Nikki Beach Hospitality Group?

Be part of a globally recognized group that brings together music, dining, entertainment, fashion, film, and art to create exceptional hospitality experiences. As the original luxury beach club brand, Nikki Beach has evolved into a worldwide company now with beach clubs, hotels, resorts, restaurants, residences, and seasonal pop-ups under Nikki Beach Hospitality Group.

We’re a family-owned company with a strong sense of community and purpose. Joining our team means stepping into a high-energy, international environment with opportunities for growth, travel, and the chance to help shape unforgettable moments for guests around the world.