Job title: Head Bar Person - Royal Ocean Racing Club, St James's, London SW1A 1NN
Salary: @ £38,000 per year plus bonus scheme
This could be a wonderful opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic, charismatic, hard-working senior bar person with an eye for detail to take responsibility for the bar and beverage department in this private members' sailing club in London's West End.
Candidates must be available to start this permanent full-time, hands-on role from end of October/early November and will act as the deputy to the Club's House Manager in the evenings.
Responsibilities
The Head Barman, with their strong knowledge and experience of running bars (including cellar management) and some restaurant experience, will ensure a high level of bar standards and service delivery over the regular lunch-time and evening service Monday to Thursday and a lunch-only service on Fridays. They will also be required to organise and run additional high-end event catering for Club members, guests and visitors during the week and on occasional weekends.
As a hands-on Head of Department your core responsibilities and duties will include, but will not be limited to:
· Interpreting the demands of the Club ensuring that the agreed service staffing levels are provided at the scheduled times and with the full range of products and services
· Effective planning, organising and control of the bar operations accordingly
· Liaising with House Manager regarding all bookings and be proactive in eliminating any potential problems from future business, ensuring customer satisfaction is maximised and opportunities for repeat custom are exploited.
· Being a figurehead in the bar and front of house areas ensuring the presentation and housekeeping in these areas meet with the standards expected by the Club
· Financial accountability to achieve budgeted GP% through ensuring correct charging via the till system
· Working closely to the House Manager in keeping a tight control of stock levels/rotation and ensuring effective ordering for the bar and managing waste
· Develop and build a motivated, focused casual team to deliver a consistent, quality offer to maximise revenue opportunities
· Supervising, developing and training staff
· Procurement of bar stock and maintaining stock levels
· Hygiene, Health & Safety Compliance
Experience and Skills
To be considered for this role you will have held a senior bar position for at least 3 years in a recognisable high quality, widely reviewed 4-5 star hotel, restaurant or Club. In addition, you must have the following key skills and qualities:
· Extensive food and beverage knowledge with proven track record of operational management and delivering results
· Professional with a desire to please demonstrating pride in work
· A high standard of personal presentation
· Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and staff training skills
· Ability to work under pressure with a strong work ethic
* Able to manage and motivate staff in a calm, inspirational manner
· Confident and professional approach with fellow staff, members/guests of the Club and the Clubs Management Committee
Benefits/Remuneration
The successful candidate will enjoy:
· Excellent gross salary of @ £3,167 per month
· Regular Friday night and weekends off
· Free meals on duty/Uniform supplied
· Additional pay beyond midnight
· Annual bonus on achieving objectives
· 4 weeks annual holiday to be taken during Club closure periods (3 weeks in August, 1 week Christmas and long Easter Weekend)
Apply by emailing Mark Newens, House Manager )your Letter of Application detailing why this position is of great interest to you and what you can bring to the Club house plus other relevant information about yourself in order for you to be selected for interview. Please also email your cv
Interviews will be taking place for a start end of October/early November
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* Have you INCLUDED a covering LETTER stating why you are suitable for the position, to be sent with your cv to
Experience:
* Bartending: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person