Bar Manager

Department: Food & Beverage
Reports to: Food & Beverage Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: €33,000–€35,000 per annum

About the Role

Avalon House Hotel is seeking an experienced and motivated Bar Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of the hotel bar.

The successful candidate will lead and develop the bar team while maintaining high standards of service, beverage quality, guest experience, stock control and profitability. The role will also have an important part to play in the delivery of weddings, private functions, conferences and other events at the hotel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the hotel bar and ensure high standards of service, presentation, cleanliness and hygiene.
• Lead, motivate, train and develop the bar team, including allocating duties and assisting with staff scheduling and rostering.
• Ensure consistently high standards of beverage preparation, presentation and service.
• Maintain strong product knowledge across beers, wines, spirits, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Manage bar stock, regular stocktakes, ordering, storage and rotation of beverages.
• Monitor stock variances, wastage, breakages, portion sizes and pouring standards.
• Work closely with the Food & Beverage Manager to achieve beverage GP, labour and revenue targets.
• Liaise with suppliers and ensure deliveries are checked and recorded correctly.
• Maximise bar revenue through excellent service, upselling and promotion of premium beverages.
• Monitor bar sales, average spend, voids, discounts, refunds and complimentary items.
• Manage bar operations for weddings, private functions, conferences and other events, ensuring appropriate staffing, stock and service levels.
• Coordinate with the Events, Kitchen, Restaurant and wider F&B teams to ensure smooth service.
• Deliver a warm, professional and efficient guest experience and handle queries or complaints confidently.
• Ensure responsible service of alcohol and full compliance with hotel policies, HACCP, licensing and health & safety requirements.
• Complete opening and closing checks and maintain accurate stock, wastage and operational records.
• Communicate effectively with the Food & Beverage Manager and senior management and attend departmental meetings as required.
• Assist with F&B reports, budgets, forecasting and KPI reviews.
• Maintain effective communication between the Bar, Restaurant, Kitchen, Events and Reception teams.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Previous experience as a Bar Supervisor, Assistant Bar Manager or Bar Manager.
• Strong knowledge of bar and beverage operations.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing a team.
• Good understanding of stock control and beverage GP.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and busy event periods.

Desirable:

• Previous 4-star or 5-star hotel experience.
• Experience in weddings, banqueting and events.
• Strong cocktail and mixology knowledge.
• Experience with hotel POS and stock-control systems.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and labour planning.

The Ideal Candidate:

The successful candidate will be professional, well presented, guest-focused and commercially aware, with strong leadership skills and a genuine passion for hospitality and beverages. They will be organised, reliable, approachable and able to remain calm and decisive in a busy environment while leading by example.

If you are an experienced hospitality professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: €33,000.00-€35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person