Bar and Lounge Manager

Langdale Chase Hotel which sits on the banks of beautiful Lake Windermere has recently undergone a full and significant refurbishment and reopened its doors in November 2023. In that time the hotel has achieved 5 Star Status from the AA and been recognised in the prestigious Times Top 100 Places to Stay ranked No.3 and North of England Hotel of the Year.

Your day to day;

• Maintain & evolve the hotels wine cocktail & drinks offering including seasonal menus in line with the Hotel Product Plan.
• Act as the wine lead for the hotel providing expert recommendations food & wine pairings wine tastings & liaising with the Executive Chef & senior management.
• Manage hotel liquor stock & cellar operations ensuring strong controls around GP wastage rotation cleanliness & compliance with licensing laws & H&S regulations.
• Oversee day-to-day bar operations with a visible floor presence ensuring excellent table service smooth service flow & strong guest engagement.
• Drive revenue through effective upselling terrace & function management maximising sales opportunities during service.
• Effectively manage staffing including recruitment rotas performance reviews attendance payroll accuracy & adherence to HR procedures.
• Plan deliver and record SOP and skills training ensuring all team members and new starters are fully inducted and continuously developed

Who are we looking for

• At least 1 year previous experience in a high-quality Four-Star hotel in a management role is essential whilst experience in a Five Star hotel is desirable
• WSET Level 2 a as a minimum and Level 3 preferred
• Experience of working in at least a 2 Rosette restaurant is essential preferably in a management or assistant management role experience working in a fine dining restaurant is desirable
• Proven experience in bar management & mixology is a must with at least 2 years experience
• Strong experience with in food and beverage.
• A motivational leader who is seen as a role-model with proven experience of managing and developing a team
• Proven experience of meeting guest requirements and going that extra mile
• You must have a strong work ethic and demonstrate the ability to motivate a team
• Be able to work in line with the companys brand standards
• Experience working with Rezlynx and Zonal would be advantageous and confidence with computers is required
• Strong communication skills

In return we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A competitive salary negotiable dependent on experience
• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Health cash plan with access to discounted perks and high street discounts
• Long service awards including free meals and free stays with your friends or family
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted accommodation food and drink in our beautiful properties
• Pension and Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• Apprenticeships available
• An engaging & supportive work environment