Bar Manager
Role Overview
As Head Bartender at Haddington House Hotel, you will lead and inspire our bar team, delivering an exceptional drinks experience across our Parlour Bar, Oliveto Bar and seasonal Garden Bar. This is a hands-on leadership role for a hospitality professional who combines a passion for guest experience with strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and a commitment to service excellence.
You will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of beverage service, supporting the development of our drinks offering, and ensuring every guest interaction reflects the warm, personal and distinctive hospitality for which Haddington House Hotel is known.
Key Skills & Attributes
Guest ExperienceA natural host with a genuine passion for hospitality, capable of creating memorable guest experiences and building lasting relationships with regular visitors.
Commercial AwarenessConfident in making recommendations tailored to guest preferences while identifying opportunities to enhance the guest experience through premium beverage sales.
LeadershipAble to motivate, train and develop team members while fostering a positive, professional and collaborative working environment.
CommunicationExcellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with guests and work effectively alongside management, kitchen and floor teams.
Organisation & AdministrationCompetent in the use of EPOS systems, stock management processes and Microsoft Excel, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver consistently exceptional service standards across all bar operations.
- Champion the Haddington House Hotel brand by creating memorable guest experiences and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.
- Support revenue growth through effective beverage sales, premium product recommendations and service excellence.
- Manage stock control procedures, minimise waste, oversee line management and contribute to achieving departmental gross profit targets.
- Participate in seasonal beverage menu planning and development, ensuring our offering remains fresh, relevant and reflective of guest preferences.
- Work closely with our Mixologist on cocktail development and innovation.
- Support the recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development of bar team members.
- Ensure all bar areas, preparation stations and garnish displays are maintained to the highest standards throughout service.
- Maintain compliance with all licensing regulations, health and safety procedures and responsible service of alcohol guidelines.
- Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, reliability, positivity and a strong work ethic at all times.
- Maintain exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of service, presentation and operational execution.
What Success Looks Like
- Exceptional guest feedback and service standards.
- A motivated, knowledgeable and well-trained bar team.
- Consistent delivery of a premium drinks experience across all outlets.
- Strong stock control and commercial performance.
- A drinks programme that continues to evolve and enhance the reputation of Haddington House Hotel.
Job Requirements
Located in Haddington House in Dún Laoghaire
Scheduled week is Mon-Sun but roster format is designed to allow for two days off in a row (unless operational issues dictate a change)
Six month probation period
Benefits
- Above market rate pay and excellent tips
- Hotel culture around work/life balance, this is key to sustainable employment
- Complimentary staff food on each shift
- Training provided, based on skill set levels
- Staff discount on food in Oliveto
- Quality leadership team giving clear direction and encouraging progression
- Location by the sea, enabling staff to swim, cycle, run before or after work
- Pension administration service
Contact
Email [email protected] with an up-to-date CV and short cover note.
Work Location: In person
