Join Scotland’s first vertical distillery in Edinburgh’s historic whisky district of Leith as a part of the Port Of Leith Distillery Bar team. We intend to make a remarkable new single malt Scotch whisky and become a major new tourism landmark in Edinburgh. With breathtaking views of the Firth of Forth, Leith, and Edinburgh, our bar will be a one-of-a-kind destination.
You will play a key role in creating a unique and exciting experience for our customers by managing the operations of our double-height bar. As the Bar Manager you’ll have the opportunity to execute our beverage program and lead a skilled team to create a welcoming atmosphere for our customers. Working closely with the Hospitality Management team across the business, you will play a pivotal role as our company continues.
If you’re an experienced creative and driven Bar Manager, we want to hear from you.
What you will do:
- Be responsible for the beverage operation at the Distillery Bar.
- Execute the beverage offering and work with the wider team to adapt the beverage lists to meet our customer’s expectations.
- Line-manage our fabulous Bar Team. Be their go-to person for all of their workplace needs.
- Be responsible for managing shifts to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Create a welcoming and lively atmosphere that encourages customers to return and spread the word.
- Build relationships with our customers and engage with them to ensure they feel welcomed and valued.
- Be responsible for developing the Bar Team to become local heroes.
- Work on projects relating the growth and success of Distillery Bar e.g. recruitment, promotions.
- Be financially efficient in relation to the bar’s budget and revenue maximisation.
- Work with the wider team to ensure the bar integrates smoothly with the rest of the distillery business including private events and our other sites.
- Conduct regular tastings and training sessions to keep the team engaged and excited about the bar.
- Ensure the bar is always clean, organised and stocked with necessary supplies.
- Maintain our standards of hygiene and sanitation along with licensing and safety processes.
What you will have:
- Creativity, passion and positivity.
- A keen eye for detail with excellent organisational skills.
- Previous experience working in high-end cocktail/whisky bars with a special emphasis on people/team management.
- Exceptional knowledge of cocktail specifications and drinks trends with preference to whisky.
- Experience of managing a venue, rotas and inventory.
- Great experience in delivering 5* Customer Service - anticipating our customer’s needs is a must.
- Natural leadership skills with the ability to not only lead a team but also develop their team to assist with career progression.
- Verbal and written communication proficiency with the ability to tailor their approach to all customer profiles.
- Proficient with the use of IT systems (EPOS, Payroll, General Office and Communication, Booking Systems, Inventory Management, Training).
- Be a SPLH (Personal Licence) holder
Pay: £33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Licence/Certification:
- Personal Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
