The Little Door & Co Welcome to the house party. At The Little Door & Co, we create apartment-style spaces where guests feel like theyve walked into a friends home relaxed, cared for, and ready for an unforgettable night. We are late night driven and we like to think we host the best house parties in London. Were looking for a Bar Manager to lead our bars, inspire the team, and ensure every drink served reflects the warmth, creativity and quality were known for.
The role As Bar Manager, youre responsible for operating and managing all bars within the venue. You create an environment thats welcoming, energetic and unmistakably Little Door & Co for both guests and team. You lead from the front, investing in your teams growth while protecting standards, margins and systems behind the scenes. From stock control and compliance to innovation and menu development, you take full ownership of the bars performance commercially and culturally. Youre as passionate about people as you are about product.
What were looking for Someone who: leads with energy and authority takes full ownership of their department has a sharp commercial mindset cares deeply about product quality loves developing and inspiring others notices every detail behind and in front of the bar brings creativity while respecting structure thrives in a fast-paced environment Youll be organised, charismatic and meticulous able to deliver exceptional drinks while keeping tight control of systems, stock and standards.
What youll be doing Representing The Little Door & Co values in every shift
Leading and developing the bar team through regular training and appraisals
Ensuring every drink meets company specs correct garnish, glassware and presentation
Maintaining exceptional cleanliness and organisation behind and in front of the bar
Taking full ownership of stock control, stocktakes and accurate reporting
Managing product rotation, par levels and glassware levels
Monitoring Wet GPs and positively influencing commercial performance
Preparing financial and stock reports highlighting trends and variances
Ensuring all sponsorship agreements are upheld and training delivered where required
Ensuring EPOS accuracy and investigating any till discrepancies
Maintaining all bar equipment and reporting issues promptly
Leading recruitment, onboarding and retention for the bar department
Ensuring all bartenders have full working knowledge of house and classic specs
Keeping purchasing within agreed budgets and following company protocol
Acting as Duty Manager in the absence of senior management
Overseeing opening, closing and cleaning procedures with a clear audit trail
Inspiring pride, professionalism and personality within the bar team
Previous Bar Manager or Senior Bar Supervisor experience in a high-volume venue
Strong understanding of stock management,ordering and bar financials
Experience developing cocktail menus and maintaining specs
Proven ability to train and develop bartenders
A natural host who thrives in late-night hospitality
Ensuring the bar and team are always House Proud
Sound like your kind of place? If youre ready to lead the bar, shape the drinks, and keep the party flowing all night long, wed love to meet you. Come knock.
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