Bar Manager
The Grace Westport Estate
- Westport, Co Mayo
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage daily bar operations across all outlets to ensure consistent, world-class service.
- Develop and enforce service standards, bar protocols, and luxury guest engagement strategies.
- Ensure bar ambiance, cleanliness, and mise en place align with brand expectations.
- Collaborate with Director of F&B and maintain a premium beverage program including wine, cocktails, spirits, and non-alcoholic offerings.
- Collaborate with sommeliers, mixologists, and suppliers to introduce seasonal and signature menus.
- Conduct regular tastings, product training, and quality assurance reviews.
- Recruit, train, and lead bartenders, mixologists, and bar support staff.
- Organise regular training sessions on mixology, product knowledge, and luxury service.
- Foster a team culture of creativity, professionalism, and accountability.
- Manage bar budgets, revenue targets, and profitability goals.
- Manage labour costs, scheduling, and payroll in line with budgetary targets.
- Monitor cost of goods sold, inventory controls, and waste reduction.
- Analyse sales trends and implement upselling and promotional strategies.
- Ensure compliance with licensing laws, health and safety standards, and hotel policies.
- Maintain updated SOPs for emergency protocols, ID checks, and intoxication management.
- Lead audits and risk assessments in collaboration with hotel leadership.
- 3-5 years' experience managing upscale or luxury bar operations.
- Expertise in cocktail culture, wine, spirits, and luxury beverage service.
- Proficient in POS and inventory management systems.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and guest service skills.
- Certifications: Food Safety, Responsible Alcohol Service.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.