Bar Manager LuminAir

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

Exceptional Guest Experiences

• Lead all daily bar operations with hands-on presence and attention to detail.
• Maintain high standards in the presentation accuracy and timing of drinks from the rooftop menu.
• Guarantee personalized knowledgeable service and ensure the rooftop bars mixology-driven identity shines at every interaction
• Build rapport with local regulars hotel guests and VIP visitors recognizing preferences and anticipating needs
• Guest feedback and apply effective service recovery in line with LuminAir policies
• Ensure the delivery of premium experiences during events terrace activations and Eclipse private events

1. Beverage Innovation Creative Direction & Brand Identity

• Lead the creation of signature cocktails seasonal menus and immersive beverage experiences
• Maintain LuminAirs awardwinning standard in drink quality presentation and storytelling.
• Foster relationships with suppliers brand ambassadors and the bartending community.
• Represent LuminAir at competitions collaborations and industry events.
• Maintain a strong presence in the Dutch bar industry and promote LuminAir as a leading cocktail destination.
• Ensure consistency in visual brand elements: glassware garnish backbar layout uniforms and menu presentation.
• Collaborate with Marketing on social media content bar photography video shoots and menu presentations.
• Act as a key ambassador for LuminAir supporting PR activities influencer partnerships branded events and external storytelling to enhance the rooftop bars visibility.

1. Leadership Team Development & Culture

• Inspire coach and develop a high-performing team of bar backs bartenders and supervisors.
• Assign daily work ensuring all Team Members understand their responsibilities and supervise performance during the shift.
• Deliver impactful briefings training sessions and tasting workshops.
• Foster an inclusive working environment where creativity and ownership are encouraged.
• Support team members in mixology competitions and external workshops.

1. Commercial Performance & Operational Excellence

• Identify commercial opportunities based on market trends guest demographics and competitor activity to strengthen LuminAirs positioning in the Amsterdam bar scene.
• Drive beverage revenue through menu engineering upselling and experienceled programming.
• Manage forecasting budgeting stock control purchasing and wastage.
• Analyze performance metrics and identify opportunities to increase guest spend and overall profitability.
• Ensure POS accuracy compliance with cashhandling procedures and consistent execution of opening/closing routines.
• Collaborate proactively with the hotels F&D Director and Commercial Teams to align strategies with hotel wide goals

5. Compliance Safety & Sustainability

• Ensure strict adherence to health safety and hygiene regulations.
• Promote responsible alcohol service and ensure licensing standards are met.
• Champion sustainability by reducing waste selecting responsible suppliers and implementing environmentally conscious practices.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment on the rooftop terrace.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

You are a charismatic detaildriven leader with a passion for hospitality mixology and storytelling. You thrive in highenergy highvolume environments and have the confidence to lead both creatively and operationally.

To be successful in this position you will have:

• 35 years of experience in premium bar or rooftop venue management.
• A strong background in mixology and beverageconcept development.
• Proven success in managing and inspiring teams in a fastpaced environment.
• Strong organizational and financial skills.
• Excellent communication skills to connect with diverse guests our partners and external stakeholders.
• A positive attitude and strong teamwork spirit.
• Adaptability and problemsolving skills remaining calm and focused under pressure.

The perfect candidate is fluent in English (Dutch language skills are an advantage) and comfortable using POS systems and MS Office.

WHAT DO WE OFFER

Being part of our team as Bar Manager LuminAir means joining one of the best employers in the Netherlandsbecause taking care of our Team Members is our top priority.

You will enjoy among other benefits:

• Hilton Team Member benefits with hotel stays from 40 incl. breakfast in 7000 destinations globally.
• Friends & Family discounted rates for up to 30 nominated people.
• Growth and training opportunities via Harvard Learning and Hilton University.
• Global career opportunities across Hilton brands.
• Wellness initiatives to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
• Travel reimbursement from 0 km (up to 8.39 per day).
• A pleasant international work environment.
• Legendary staff parties.
• 50% F&B discount in our outlets.
• Up to 50% F&B discounts at Amsterdam partner restaurants through the UPNL scheme.
• 50% F&B discounts in other Hilton Hotels in the Netherlands.
• Option to lease an ebike at a very favorable rate.
• Free use of our fitness center.

USEFUL TO KNOW

This position is fulltime and requires working weekend and/or evening shifts. Flexibility is essential.

The Bar Above Amsterdam DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

Join LuminAir the awardwinning rooftop bar and terrace soaring above the skyline of Amsterdam. Known for its everchanging ambiance worldclass mixology immersive cocktail concepts and panoramic views LuminAir is a destination that evolves from sunrise to late night. As Bar Manager you will lead one of the citys most innovative beverageled venues ensuring exceptional guest experiences and driving the creative spirit LuminAir is known for.

As the Bar Manager you are the driving force behind the venues operational excellence creative direction and guest reputation. You lead a highperforming bar team elevate beverage innovation maintain branddefining service standards and ensure the venue continues to operate at an awardwinning level with immersive drinks programming and a signature cocktail menu.
You combine handson leadership with strategic oversight empowering your team to exceed expectations and crafting an atmosphere guests will return to again and again. You oversee all barrelated operations within LuminAir and report directly to the LuminAir General the absence of the General Manager you also hold a dottedline responsibility for supporting and overseeing the floor operations to ensure seamless daytoday continuity.

Our rooftop bar and terrace LuminAir (also known as THE BAR ABOVE AMSTERDAM) is an inspiring destination from day to night set in an everchanging space where neither the view outside nor the ambiance inside is ever the same twice. LuminAir Amsterdam is a drinkled venue featuring worldclass mixology and exclusively crafted cocktails inspired by the intensity of light and global winds.

The food menu offers modern Dutch and international bites finger foods and sharing plates while the Eclipse menufor semiprivate events of 30 to 125 guestsincludes modern canapés table snacks bar bites and cocktail dinners.

Do you love seeing customers enjoy a drink you have recommended

• Are you passionate about great food and drinks
• Do you know how to inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences every time
• As a team leader are you supportive and inclusive
• Do you thrive in a fastpaced environment

If so this role of Bar Manager LuminAir is made for you!