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Job Title: Bar Manager
Location: Northamptonshire (Rushton Hall Hotel & Spa)
Salary: From £27,000 per year + tips + benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: 10–12 hour shifts, including weekends and holidays (flexible schedule required)
Transport: Own transport essential due to rural location
About the Role
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bar Manager to lead the bar operations at Rushton Hall Hotel & Spa, a prestigious 4 Red Star luxury hotel in the heart of Northamptonshire. With an exceptional food and beverage offering—featuring a 3 AA Rosette fine dining restaurant, 2 Rosette Brasserie, stunning wedding and event spaces, and The Great Hall Bar—this is a role for an ambitious and service-focused individual looking to make their mark in a high-profile setting.
You’ll oversee the full operation of our bar outlets, including the future development of our hidden gem: The Cellar Bar, while working alongside a passionate F&B leadership team to ensure world-class standards, innovation, and guest experience.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and inspire the bar team across all outlets including weddings, events, and daily service
Oversee full bar operations including cocktails, wines, spirits, cellar management, and supplier relationships
Maintain exceptional service standards, ensuring a memorable experience for every guest
Develop innovative drinks menus and stay ahead of trends in cocktails, wine, and mixology
Handle stock control, ordering, wastage management, and cleanliness standards
Play a hands-on role during service, leading by example and coaching the team
Collaborate with senior F&B management to support wider business goals
Drive team development, training, and morale through positive leadership
Who We’re Looking For
Proven experience in a premium, high-volume bar or hotel environment, ideally with banqueting and wedding experience
A strong passion for service, cocktails, wines, and hospitality innovation
Confident leading a team in a fast-paced, guest-facing role
High level of personal presentation and communication skills
Calm, hands-on leadership style with a proactive, ‘nothing is too much’ attitude
Excellent multitasking, time management, and organisational abilities
Must have own transport due to rural location
What We Offer
Competitive salary starting from £27,000 per year, plus tips
Free meals on duty
50% staff discount on food and drink, plus spa discounts (also valid at our sister hotel)
Training & development support, including free WSET certification (Wine & Spirits)
Team recognition and incentives – including Employee of the Month & Year, service charge share
Free on-site parking
A chance to be part of one of Northamptonshire’s most prestigious hospitality venues
If you're a hospitality professional with a passion for quality service and guest experience, and you’re looking for a role where you can lead with creativity and confidence, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a brief introduction outlining your experience and interest in the role.
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