Bar Manager | Windermere, Lake District

We are recruiting an experienced Bar Manager to join a prestigious four-star hotel and spa resort in the beautiful Lake District.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident hospitality professional with strong leadership skills and experience managing bar operations in a high-end hotel or fast-paced hospitality environment.
 
Job Details

• Position: Bar Manager
• Location: Windermere, Lake District
• Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent, Full-time
• Working Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shifts: Various shifts, including 08:00-16:00, 11:00-19:00, 12:00-20:00, 15:00-23:00 and 16:00 until late
• Overtime: Paid at the equivalent hourly rate
• Start Date: Ideally by 10th December

About the Role
You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the bar, ensuring excellent service, high operational standards and a positive guest experience.
You will lead a team of approximately 10 colleagues, including one Supervisor, helping to create a motivated and professional team.
We are looking for someone who is not only operationally strong but also confident in leading people, managing performance, delivering training and developing their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the bar and ensure consistently high service standards.
• Lead, motivate and manage the bar team.
• Hold team members accountable for their performance and responsibilities.
• Train, coach and develop colleagues.
• Coordinate shifts and ensure effective day-to-day team organisation.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and guest experience.
• Manage performance, recognition and reward within the team.
• Ensure compliance with operational procedures, health and safety standards.
• Work closely with other departments to support the smooth running of the resort.
• Respond to operational challenges and maintain an efficient bar service.

What We''re Looking For

• Proven experience in a Bar Manager or similar senior hospitality role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing and developing a team.
• Confidence in holding colleagues accountable and managing performance.
• Experience delivering training, development, reward and recognition.
• Background in high-end luxury hotels or similarly fast-paced hospitality environments.
• Excellent communication skills and fluent English.
• A hands-on, organised and professional approach.
• Strong focus on customer service and guest experience.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of up to £34,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Share of tips, typically approximately £150-£190 per month.
• 50% discount on food and drink.
• 50% discount on spa facilities.
• 50% discount on watersports.
• Free use of the swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam room.
• Annual complimentary anniversary stay, including a three-hour thermal spa journey.
• Access to a benefits hub offering discounts and cashback with over 800 retailers.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• 90-day induction programme and ongoing training.
• Uniform provided.
• Workplace parking available.

Tips are shared among all team members, paid monthly through wages and subject to tax.

Accommodation
Live-in accommodation may be available for suitable applicants.

• Single room with shared bathroom and laundry facilities.
• Accommodation is less than 30 seconds from the workplace.
• Cost: £11.20 per day, including meals.
• A staff canteen provides three meals per day.
• There are no communal kitchen facilities for personal use. Colleagues may bring their own kettle, toaster, microwave and fridge for their room.
• Laundry facilities are available.

Apply now!
If you have strong bar management experience and are ready to take the next step in your hospitality career, we would love to hear from you.