Are you a passionate and driven leader ready to take the helm of one of London's most celebrated cocktail destinations?

Viajante87, nestled in the vibrant heart of Notting Hill, is seeking an exceptional and experienced Bar General Manager to inspire our talented senior bar team and further elevate our outstanding beverage program. For cocktail lovers, Viajante87 is a dream realized, renowned for its elegant ambiance, intimate setting, and high-energy atmosphere, making it a beloved fixture in London's cocktail scene.

Inspired by the global adventures of our team, particularly the recent Latin American explorations of Bar Director Pietro Collina and partner Veronica Di Pietrantonio, Viajante87 offers a captivating menu of signature cocktails. These creations artfully celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and vibrant flavors of the region, presented through a unique West London lens. Beyond our innovative cocktails, our bar boasts an impressive and curated selection of spirits, featuring some of the finest tequilas, mezcals, and Latin bottlings, complemented by a selection of bar bites.

As our Bar General Manager, you will be instrumental in shaping all facets of our bar operations. You will be a key partner alongside Beverage Director, Pietro Collina, in curating an exceptional and evolving cocktail and spirits program, and, most importantly, you will lead and mentor a passionate team within our dynamic, fun environment.

About Us: More Than Just a Bar

Viajante87 is driven by a deeper purpose: to be a platform that champions acceptance and understanding for people, nature, and cultures worldwide. We are committed to delivering world-class cocktails, an incredible atmosphere, and elevated service that leaves a lasting impression.

Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our accolades:

• #99 on The World's 50 Best Bars
• #135 on The World's 500 Best Bars
• #10 Bartender in the UK 2024
• 1 Pinnacle Guide Recognition

The team behind Viajante87 brings a wealth of successful experience from award-winning international establishments, including those recognized among The World's 50 Best Bars. If you possess an unbridled passion for hospitality, a genuine love for people and exceptional food and drink, and thrive in a collaborative environment with a like-minded, ambitious team, we invite you to join us.

The Opportunity: Lead with Passion and Purpose

As Bar General Manager, you will be the driving force behind the day-to-day success of Viajante87. Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing scheduling and financial reporting, developing impactful training programs that ignite knowledge and engagement within the team, orchestrating seamless local and international event management, ensuring impeccable BOH/FOH organization, cultivating exceptional guest relations, strategically supporting promotions, and consistently delivering outstanding service that fuels strong financial performance.

This is a role for a natural leader who can inspire and empower our bar team, fostering a culture of unwavering consistency in execution, a relentless pursuit of high-quality standards, and a proactive drive to maximize revenue. You will collaborate closely with and report directly to Pietro Collina, the Beverage Director of Thesleff Group, playing a pivotal role in solidifying Viajante87's position as a leader in the global bar industry.

Key Responsibilities: Your Canvas for Leadership

• Inspire and Cultivate a High-Performing Team: Lead, mentor, and develop our senior bar team, fostering a passionate and guest-centric culture where exceptional service is paramount.
• Drive Menu Evolution with Vision: Work closely alongside Pietro Collina to oversee the meticulous execution and exciting evolution of our cocktail menu, collaborating with senior bar members to ensure seamless roll-outs and crystal-clear communication.
• Orchestrate Efficient Bar Operations: Expertly manage all bar operations, ensuring meticulous stock level management, efficient ordering processes, and accurate inventory control.
• Master Our Systems for Seamless Service: Oversee and maintain our POS/Ordering System (Tevalis), including accurate recipe and product input, intuitive EPOS design updates, and consistent system upkeep.
• Champion Uncompromising Beverage Standards: Ensure every beverage, from our signature cocktails to our curated spirits selection, is served to the highest possible standard, consistently delivering on impeccable quality, stunning presentation, and exquisite flavor.
• Fuel Growth and Profitability: Proactively identify revenue-generating opportunities and collaborate closely with senior leadership on strategic pricing, compelling promotions, and engaging events.
• Uphold Rigorous Operational Standards: Maintain strict adherence to all licensing laws, comprehensive health and safety protocols, and stringent hygiene regulations.
• Empower Through Knowledge and Growth: Implement dynamic training and development programs for the bar team, cultivating a culture of continuous growth, knowledge sharing, and creative innovation.
• Lead with Daily Focus and Inspiration: Conduct impactful daily 15-minute briefings, focusing on service enhancements, important updates, ongoing education, and igniting team inspiration.
• Forge Culinary Harmony: Collaborate closely with the Beverage Director and Executive Chef to ensure a seamless and complementary relationship between our drinks and food menus.
• Champion Kitchen Excellence: Work in partnership with the Executive Chef to ensure the kitchen operates efficiently, with all staff adhering to the highest standards of cleanliness and execution.
• Strategically Curate Our Backbar: Continuously analyze sales data and industry trends to proactively propose informed solutions for optimizing our backbar selections, identifying opportunities for growth or necessary reductions.
• Be an Engaged Industry Leader: Actively participate in the cocktail bar industry, staying informed about key events, innovative activations, and valuable opportunities to share with our team, ensuring Viajante87 remains at the forefront of bar innovation.
• Craft Unforgettable Guest Experiences: Skillfully handle all guest interactions, including creating exceptional and personalized experiences for VIP guests, ensuring every visit to Viajante87 is truly memorable.
• Embody Our Brand with Passion: Act as a passionate ambassador for Viajante87 both within and outside of service hours, actively focused on maintaining and enhancing our esteemed reputation both locally within our community and internationally within the bar world.

Requirements & Skills: Your Foundation for Success

• Proven Leadership Excellence: Extensive and demonstrable experience as a Bar Manager, General Manager, or Beverage Manager within a world-class, high-performing bar environment.
• Inspirational Leadership & Training Acumen: A proven ability to effectively lead, train, and inspire a talented team, fostering a culture of ambition and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional Organizational & Financial Prowess: Outstanding organizational and financial management skills, including demonstrable experience in meticulous stock control, effective cost management, and insightful P&L analysis.
• Unwavering Attention to Detail & Consistency: A keen and meticulous eye for detail, ensuring absolute consistency and exceptional quality across all aspects of bar operations, with a particular focus on clear and effective team communication.
• A Passion for Mentorship & Growth: A strong desire and proven ability to mentor other senior team members, guiding them to grow professionally and achieve their individual ambitions.
• Strong Community Ties: Established and meaningful ties within the local and broader cocktail community are highly encouraged and valued.
• Deep Cocktail & Spirits Expertise: An unwavering passion for cocktails, spirits, and the art of hospitality, complemented by a deep and comprehensive knowledge of agave spirits.
• Right to Work: Full right to work in the UK (pre-settled or settled status if applicable). Visa will be considered for truly exceptional candidates who have all the requirements and skills outlined.

Benefits:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave.
• Study Support Scheme for ongoing career development.
• Complimentary meals while on duty.
• Generous 50% discount on dining at Thesleff Group sites.
• Tangible opportunities for career progression within our expanding and dynamic restaurant group.
• A supportive, collaborative, and genuinely people-focused company culture.

If you are a highly motivated, exceptionally talented, and forward-thinking leader eager to make your mark on one of London’s most exciting and innovative cocktail bars, we encourage you to apply. This is an exceptional opportunity to be an integral part of something truly special and to shape the future of Viajante87 alongside one of London’s best bar teams.

Viajante87 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected status.

Are you a passionate and driven leader ready to take the helm of one of London's most celebrated cocktail destinations?

Viajante87, nestled in the vibrant heart of Notting Hill, is seeking an exceptional and experienced Bar General Manager to inspire our talented senior bar team and further elevate our outstanding beverage program. For cocktail lovers, Viajante87 is a dream realized, renowned for its elegant ambiance, intimate setting, and high-energy atmosphere, making it a beloved fixture in London's cocktail scene.

Inspired by the global adventures of our team, particularly the recent Latin American explorations of Bar Director Pietro Collina and partner Veronica Di Pietrantonio, Viajante87 offers a captivating menu of signature cocktails. These creations artfully celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and vibrant flavors of the region, presented through a unique West London lens. Beyond our innovative cocktails, our bar boasts an impressive and curated selection of spirits, featuring some of the finest tequilas, mezcals, and Latin bottlings, complemented by a selection of bar bites.

As our Bar General Manager, you will be instrumental in shaping all facets of our bar operations. You will be a key partner alongside Beverage Director, Pietro Collina, in curating an exceptional and evolving cocktail and spirits program, and, most importantly, you will lead and mentor a passionate team within our dynamic, fun environment.

About Us: More Than Just a Bar

Viajante87 is driven by a deeper purpose: to be a platform that champions acceptance and understanding for people, nature, and cultures worldwide. We are committed to delivering world-class cocktails, an incredible atmosphere, and elevated service that leaves a lasting impression.

Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our accolades:

• #99 on The World's 50 Best Bars
• #135 on The World's 500 Best Bars
• #10 Bartender in the UK 2024
• 1 Pinnacle Guide Recognition

The team behind Viajante87 brings a wealth of successful experience from award-winning international establishments, including those recognized among The World's 50 Best Bars. If you possess an unbridled passion for hospitality, a genuine love for people and exceptional food and drink, and thrive in a collaborative environment with a like-minded, ambitious team, we invite you to join us.

The Opportunity: Lead with Passion and Purpose

As Bar General Manager, you will be the driving force behind the day-to-day success of Viajante87. Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing scheduling and financial reporting, developing impactful training programs that ignite knowledge and engagement within the team, orchestrating seamless local and international event management, ensuring impeccable BOH/FOH organization, cultivating exceptional guest relations, strategically supporting promotions, and consistently delivering outstanding service that fuels strong financial performance.

This is a role for a natural leader who can inspire and empower our bar team, fostering a culture of unwavering consistency in execution, a relentless pursuit of high-quality standards, and a proactive drive to maximize revenue. You will collaborate closely with and report directly to Pietro Collina, the Beverage Director of Thesleff Group, playing a pivotal role in solidifying Viajante87's position as a leader in the global bar industry.

Key Responsibilities: Your Canvas for Leadership

• Inspire and Cultivate a High-Performing Team: Lead, mentor, and develop our senior bar team, fostering a passionate and guest-centric culture where exceptional service is paramount.
• Drive Menu Evolution with Vision: Work closely alongside Pietro Collina to oversee the meticulous execution and exciting evolution of our cocktail menu, collaborating with senior bar members to ensure seamless roll-outs and crystal-clear communication.
• Orchestrate Efficient Bar Operations: Expertly manage all bar operations, ensuring meticulous stock level management, efficient ordering processes, and accurate inventory control.
• Master Our Systems for Seamless Service: Oversee and maintain our POS/Ordering System (Tevalis), including accurate recipe and product input, intuitive EPOS design updates, and consistent system upkeep.
• Champion Uncompromising Beverage Standards: Ensure every beverage, from our signature cocktails to our curated spirits selection, is served to the highest possible standard, consistently delivering on impeccable quality, stunning presentation, and exquisite flavor.
• Fuel Growth and Profitability: Proactively identify revenue-generating opportunities and collaborate closely with senior leadership on strategic pricing, compelling promotions, and engaging events.
• Uphold Rigorous Operational Standards: Maintain strict adherence to all licensing laws, comprehensive health and safety protocols, and stringent hygiene regulations.
• Empower Through Knowledge and Growth: Implement dynamic training and development programs for the bar team, cultivating a culture of continuous growth, knowledge sharing, and creative innovation.
• Lead with Daily Focus and Inspiration: Conduct impactful daily 15-minute briefings, focusing on service enhancements, important updates, ongoing education, and igniting team inspiration.
• Forge Culinary Harmony: Collaborate closely with the Beverage Director and Executive Chef to ensure a seamless and complementary relationship between our drinks and food menus.
• Champion Kitchen Excellence: Work in partnership with the Executive Chef to ensure the kitchen operates efficiently, with all staff adhering to the highest standards of cleanliness and execution.
• Strategically Curate Our Backbar: Continuously analyze sales data and industry trends to proactively propose informed solutions for optimizing our backbar selections, identifying opportunities for growth or necessary reductions.
• Be an Engaged Industry Leader: Actively participate in the cocktail bar industry, staying informed about key events, innovative activations, and valuable opportunities to share with our team, ensuring Viajante87 remains at the forefront of bar innovation.
• Craft Unforgettable Guest Experiences: Skillfully handle all guest interactions, including creating exceptional and personalized experiences for VIP guests, ensuring every visit to Viajante87 is truly memorable.
• Embody Our Brand with Passion: Act as a passionate ambassador for Viajante87 both within and outside of service hours, actively focused on maintaining and enhancing our esteemed reputation both locally within our community and internationally within the bar world.

Requirements & Skills: Your Foundation for Success

• Proven Leadership Excellence: Extensive and demonstrable experience as a Bar Manager, General Manager, or Beverage Manager within a world-class, high-performing bar environment.
• Inspirational Leadership & Training Acumen: A proven ability to effectively lead, train, and inspire a talented team, fostering a culture of ambition and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional Organizational & Financial Prowess: Outstanding organizational and financial management skills, including demonstrable experience in meticulous stock control, effective cost management, and insightful P&L analysis.
• Unwavering Attention to Detail & Consistency: A keen and meticulous eye for detail, ensuring absolute consistency and exceptional quality across all aspects of bar operations, with a particular focus on clear and effective team communication.
• A Passion for Mentorship & Growth: A strong desire and proven ability to mentor other senior team members, guiding them to grow professionally and achieve their individual ambitions.
• Strong Community Ties: Established and meaningful ties within the local and broader cocktail community are highly encouraged and valued.
• Deep Cocktail & Spirits Expertise: An unwavering passion for cocktails, spirits, and the art of hospitality, complemented by a deep and comprehensive knowledge of agave spirits.
• Right to Work: Full right to work in the UK (pre-settled or settled status if applicable). Visa will be considered for truly exceptional candidates who have all the requirements and skills outlined.

Benefits:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave.
• Study Support Scheme for ongoing career development.
• Complimentary meals while on duty.
• Generous 50% discount on dining at Thesleff Group sites.
• Tangible opportunities for career progression within our expanding and dynamic restaurant group.
• A supportive, collaborative, and genuinely people-focused company culture.

If you are a highly motivated, exceptionally talented, and forward-thinking leader eager to make your mark on one of London’s most exciting and innovative cocktail bars, we encourage you to apply. This is an exceptional opportunity to be an integral part of something truly special and to shape the future of Viajante87 alongside one of London’s best bar teams.

Viajante87 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected status.