Inspire a passionate team, master dynamic food and beverage operations, and shape the guest experience at Covent Garden’s ultimate luxury lifestyle property.
The Opportunity
Step into a world where dining is theatre, cocktails are crafted with flair, and every guest moment is a memory in the making. Our 5-star lifestyle hotel is seeking an F&B Bar Manager to help lead our vibrant F&B operation—where style, service, and substance come together in perfect harmony.
Your Role
As F&B Bar Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of our Blind Spot & Ellia Mia Cafe experience, while supporting the F&B Beverage programme in Restaurants, M&E and In-Room Dining. You’ll support the F&B Manager in leading a passionate team, ensuring every pour, plate, and interaction reflects our commitment to excellence and individuality.
Benefits
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Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
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Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
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Eye care
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Free legal & money advice
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Counseling sessions
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Hospital & death benefit plans
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Cycle to work scheme
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Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
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Recipe ideas
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Advice on keeping active and healthy living
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Wellbeing podcasts and tv
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Breathing exercises
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24/7 advice and support line
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Team reward & recognition
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Free meals on duty
Essential Job Knowledge & Skills
- Be truly passionate about the luxury hospitality industry with previous experience as an Assistant Bar Manager or Beverage Manager in a high-end cocktail bar, Restaurant and event setting (ready for the step-up into a multi-outlet or senior F&B Bar Manager role).
- Must have an excellent understanding of current mixology, cocktail, wine, and premium beverage trends and international F&B best practices.
- Possess a gracious, friendly, and approachable demeanor, reflecting the heritage and prestige of a 5* London institution in your personal presentation and grooming.
- Be an authentic and inspiring leader of people and business with the ability to lead a diverse team with empathy and composure while maintaining the authority required to uphold and implement 5* standards.
- Be an enthusiastic team player with a flexible approach and have experience in empowering a team to realise their full potential and successfully meet expectations.
- Possess strong leadership and motivational skills to nurture, develop, and inspire team members.
- Have excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing for seamless briefings, guest interactions, and inter-departmental collaboration.
- Must be able to think strategically and anticipate operational bottlenecks (e.g., a sudden influx of walk-ins at the bar) and re-deploy or re-allocate resources instantly to maintain service flow.
- Ability to stand, walk, and move swiftly for extended shifts lasting 8 hours in a high-pressure environment.<
