Bar Manager - New Opening, Covent Garden

Wright Brothers Covent Garden | New Opening

We’re getting ready to open an exciting new Wright Brothers restaurant in Covent Garden, and we’re looking for an experienced Bar Manager to help bring it to life. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a new bar operation, develop an exciting drinks offering and build a passionate team from the very beginning.

This new opening marks an exciting next chapter for Wright Brothers. While staying true to the warmth, character and personality of our existing restaurants, Covent Garden will offer something a little different: a more elevated and sophisticated dining experience, with a deeper focus on exceptional produce, considered service and a distinctive food and drinks offering. It's an opportunity to be part of something new and help shape the next evolution of Wright Brothers.

For over 20 years, Wright Brothers has been passionate about sourcing and serving exceptional seafood. What began with our co-founders, Ben Wright and Robin Hancock, selling oysters has grown into Wright Brothers Wholesale, supplying more than 750 restaurants across the UK, a collection of much-loved London restaurants and Wright Brothers at Home, our online fishmonger.

In 2024, we established the Wright Brothers Sea Change Foundation to support projects that protect our oceans, promote sustainability and champion the coastal communities that depend on them.

Our philosophy is simple: work hard, be nice to people and be kind to our planet. We believe in great seafood, genuine hospitality and bringing good people together.

As Bar Manager, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the bar, leading your team and creating a distinctive drinks experience that complements our food and makes every visit memorable. From developing creative drinks menus and building supplier relationships to managing stock and driving sales, you’ll balance creativity with strong commercial awareness.

Working closely with the Sommelier and wider management team, you’ll help shape an exciting drinks offering that feels thoughtful and distinctly Wright Brothers.

• Lead, recruit, train and develop the bar team, setting high standards for hospitality and service.

• Own the bar offering across cocktails, spirits, beer and non-alcoholic drinks, developing creative menus and signature serves.

• Maintain exceptional standards of drink quality, presentation and service.

• Build strong supplier relationships and explore collaborations, tastings and drinks-led events.

• Manage bar purchasing, stock, inventory and supplier agreements.

• Drive sales and profitability, monitoring budgets, margins and wastage.

• Work closely with the Sommelier to ensure the wider drinks offering complements the wine programme and food menu.

• Maintain a well-presented, organised and compliant bar operation.

• Plan rotas and staffing requirements to support a smooth and successful service.

• Previous experience managing a quality-led bar operation, ideally in a busy restaurant.

• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, beer and non-alcoholic drinks, with an eye for creativity and quality.

• A confident, hands-on leader who enjoys developing and motivating a team.

• Good commercial awareness and experience managing stock, costs and supplier relationships.

• Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail.

• A genuine passion for hospitality, great drinks and creating memorable guest experiences.

Most importantly, you’ll bring energy, initiative and a positive attitude, and share our belief that great hospitality starts with great people.

• Staff meals on shift and unlimited coffee.