? Bar Manager - The Hare & Hounds, Newbury Are you a confident leader with a passion for premium drinks, warm hospitality, and creating memorable guest experiences? At The Hare & Hounds in Newbury, a beautifully restored 17th century coaching inn with a traditional bar, relaxed dining spaces, and boutique bedrooms, we're looking for a dynamic Bar Manager to take the helm of our vibrant bar. From a crackling fire in winter to lively garden service in summer, our bar is the heart of the inn - a place for locals, travellers, and overnight guests (sometimes with their dogs in tow!) to relax and feel instantly at home. ? Why You'll Love Working With Us At The Hare & Hounds, we combine the charm of a heritage coaching inn with the standards of a modern boutique hotel. You'll enjoy: ? ? Stream Access - Track, manage, and access your earnings instantly. ? 50% Off Food & Soft Drinks - Across all our brands. ? Free meals when on shift - a selection for you to choose from when on your break ? Wellbeing Support - Mental health, legal guidance, and financial advice. ? Retail Discounts - Enjoy savings from top brands. ? Apprenticeship Programmes - Tailored to your career goals. ? Hotel Discounts - Reduced rates at our award-winning properties. ? Enrichment Days & Team Events - Because fun matters too. ? Long Service Rewards - such as extra holidays and access to private healthcare. ? What You Bring We're looking for someone with personality, leadership and a passion for creating a welcoming bar atmosphere. Bar leadership experience - You know how to run a busy bar smoothly Drinks knowledge - From local ales to cocktails and premium spirits Guest first service - You lead with warmth and attentiveness Team motivation - You support, energise and coach the team Operational confidence - Celler management, stock control, ordering & compliance Pride in the space - You keep the bar looking inviting and well presented ? What You'll Do As Bar Manager, you'll help shape the guest experience at the heart of our inn: ? Lead daily bar operations - Including cellar management and stock rotation ? Deliver outstanding drinks service - Recommending wines, ales, cocktails & softs ? ? ? Train, coach & support the bar team ? Oversee ordering & supplier relationships ? Maintain bar cleanliness & presentation ? Work closely with FOH and kitchen teams to create seamless service ? Champion atmosphere - Ensuring guests feel relaxed, welcomed and eager to return Ready to Lead a Bar Full of Character and Charm? If you're passionate about exceptional hospitality, local ales, great food and a warm community atmosphere, we'd love to welcome you as our Bar Manager at The Hare & Hounds, Newbury. Everyone is welcome - we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer.