BAR MANAGER - TWO MICHELIN STAR
Who We Are!
Opheem has become one of the UK's most well regarded restaurants since opening its doors in 2018, winning its first Michelin Star just one year after opening with it's second Michelin Star joining in 2024. Built on bold and intricate flavours, excellence in execution and a constant mentality for development and change, Opheem continues to sit in the country's elite lists of exciting and unique hospitality venues year on year.
This is built on people, talent and enthusiasm for hospitality. We are in search of committed and talented individuals to strengthen the team to continue our journey and continue to excel.
Two Michelin Star 2024 - Present
Michelin Star 2019 - 2023
#6 Hardens Guide
#8 National Restaurant Awards (featured in every year since opening)
#9 Squaremeal Top 100
Benefits
Rewarding salary and performance bonuses offering lucrative salary packages well above the national average & rewards for quality and consistent execution.
4 Day service week with only 2 lunch services - Sundays & Mondays always closed, Tuesday no service mis en day half shift.
Well-staffed and well-equipped venue with plenty of support.
Regular opportunity to showcase current skills, develop ideas and learn new things
Freshly cooked staff meals on duty
Annual January closure after Christmas
Enthusiastic team focused on trying new things to make ourselves better
We invest in our team and the opportunity to progress onto the next step in your career is the focus of the restaurant.
To showcase yourself in one of the best restaurants in the country attracting customers who appreciate what we offer.
Variety. We are very focused on cross training all front of house members to ensure a natural flow in service and prep.
Stability. We are developing for the future with any projects in development to ensure your career is safe with us.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
To accommodate our guests, we need a great team behind us, so were hiring for a role to help continue to execute a fantastic drinks program and elevate it further with the team.
Personality! Our front of house team is built on being able to read and enjoy the company of our guests. To be there for them at the right time but make an unforgettable experience.
Commitment and focus. The job is as hard as you make it and our team are conscientious in their work. We aim to execute tasks perfectly first time round with a key level of attention to detail.
Attitude to keep learning. We are looking for an established skillset for this role but with the awareness that there is always something new to develop.
Key experience in developing drinks and executing them well. Key bar management skillset with stock and development is important as well as a palate that can demonstrate a depth of flavour. We are keen to continue to develop our non-alcoholic program as well as our mixed drinks program and require someone with the knowledge to hit the ground running.
Versatility ; each member of the front of house team is to be able to work at the same level so your role will be diverse in service and mis en place. We require someone with a specialist skillset but also a love of hospitality in all facets as we work together as a team.
Responsibilities
Oversee beverage operations, ensuring high standards of quality and service in line with hospitality expectations.
Manage and train staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Develop and implement beverage menus, focusing on innovative offerings and seasonal selections under guidance
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain cleanliness in all beverage areas.
Collaborate with kitchen staff to enhance food and beverage pairings, optimizing guest experiences.
Utilize IT systems for inventory management and reporting.
Active in service standards across the entire restaurant. In service, the role is to ensure our guests have the best time and you will be with them every step of the way.
With the freedom to develop and opportunity to learn from our kitchen, we are in search of talent to drive the drinks program forward with development of non-alcoholic pairings, cocktail pairings and interesting combinations and flavours.
If you share our passion for hospitality, enjoy new challenges and thrive under pressure, we encourage you to take this opportunity to join a fantastic dynamic team based within Birmingham City Centre.
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