About Us
JA Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort is a peaceful countryside retreat and soulful escape your haven of Scottish charm, spa indulgence, and championship golf. Recently, Mar Hall proudly joined JA Resorts & Hotels, a heritage hospitality brand with award-winning properties across Dubai, the Maldives and Scotland. This exciting new chapter brings global expertise, world-class standards, and new opportunities for our teams. As part of the JA family, youll be connected to an international network of talent, innovation, and career development, all while helping us honour the warm, authentic spirit that makes Mar Hall truly special. Set within 240 acres of woodland on the banks of the River Clyde, our resort features elegant bedrooms and suites, a championship golf course, a luxury spa and wellness experience, and exceptional dining shaped by creativity and Scottish provenance. Together, we are elevating the resort into one of the UKs most exceptional luxury destinationsand you can be part of it. Role Overview
At Mar Hall, we are on an exciting journey to elevate our guest experience towards Forbes Travel Guide luxury standards. We are seeking a highly skilled and hands on Bar Manager / Head Mixologist to lead our bar offering, shaping a refined and memorable beverage experience that complements our wider food and beverage operation.
This is a key operational leadership role for someone who is as comfortable creating exceptional cocktail menus as they are leading service from the floor. You will take ownership of our newly refurbished bar spaces, driving standards, developing your team, and embedding a culture of excellence and professionalism.
Reporting to the Food and Beverage Services Manager, and working collaboratively with the Assistant Managers, and wider team, you will play a vital role in delivering a seamless and elevated guest journey across all outlets.
Key responsibilities:
Lead and oversee the daily bar operation, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and high-quality service
Be highly visible on the floor, leading by example and delivering exceptional guest engagement
Take full ownership of the bar environment, ensuring presentation, atmosphere, and service reflect luxury standards
Support wider food and beverage operations as required, demonstrating flexibility across service periods
Design and deliver innovative and commercially balanced cocktail menus aligned with the JA Mar Hall brand / story.
Continuously evolve the beverage offering, incorporating seasonal trends, premium spirits, and guest preferences
Maintain a high level of knowledge across spirits, cocktails, wine, champagne, and non-alcoholic offerings
Create and implement SOPs from scratch for all aspects of bar service
Embed clear standards of behaviour, presentation, and performance within the team
Lead the refinement and elevation of service standards in line with Forbes expectations
Ensure consistency in execution across all shifts and team members
Lead, coach, and develop the Bar Supervisor and bar team
Deliver training to enhance product knowledge, service style, and confidence
Set clear expectations and hold the team accountable for performance and standards
Work closely with restaurant, breakfast, and events teams to ensure a seamless and joined up guest experience
Support the delivery of weddings, events, and special occasions where bar service is required
Build strong relationships across departments to enhance overall service delivery
Whilst bar operations is the main focus of this role being part of the F&B management team would require flexibility in supporting all aspects of food & beverage service when required.
Support stock control, ordering, and management of beverage costs
Ensure full compliance with licensing laws, health and safety requirements, and company standards
Maintain exceptional cleanliness, organisation, and presentation of all bar areas
Support the implementation of brand standards and the journey towards Forbes luxury expectations
About You:
Proven experience in a bar leadership or head mixologist role within a luxury hotel or high-end venue
Strong operational focus with a passion for being present on the floor
Expert knowledge of spirits, cocktails, and wine, with creativity in menu development
Experience in building and implementing SOPs and service standards
A confident leader with the ability to inspire and develop a team
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
Flexible and adaptable within a fast paced, evolving luxury environment
Why Join Us At JA Mar Hall, youll find more than a jobyoull build a career within a global hospitality family. We offer: Competitive salary plus Tronc, paid via an independent tronc system, meaning your monthly earnings are topped up through service charge.
Free luxury leisure club membership.
Discounted membership for friends & family.
50% discount on Spa treatments.
Golf day discounts for you, friends, and family.
50% discount on food for you +3 guests, and 25% off beverages.
Discounts on overnight stays for JA Mar Hall and our sister properties.
Friends & family hotel rates.
Access to Wisdom, our confidential wellbeing support programme.
Access to exclusive £100 room rates across the PoB Hotels collection.
Free on-site parking and complimentary use of leisure facilities.
Uniform provided (role dependent).
Recommend-a-Friend bonus scheme.
JOIN THE TEAM AT JA MAR HALL About Us
JA Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort is a peaceful countryside retreat and soulful escape, your haven of Scottish charm, spa indulgence, and championship golf. Recently, Mar Hall proudly joined the JA Resorts & Hotels portfolio, a heritage hospitality brand with properties across Dubai, the Maldives, Seychelles, and Scotland. This exciting new chapter brings global expertise and fresh vision to our estate, while staying true to the warmth and authenticity that guests have always cherished.
As part of JA Resorts & Hotels, our team is now connected to a wider international family, offering new opportunities for growth, innovation, and career development. Together, we are shaping a future where Scottish heritage meets world-class hospitality.
We will look to grow your aspirations and help you achieve your ambitions within the hospitality industry; from the golf course to the kitchen we have the opportunity for you. We believe that people make the business; they make the difference and define our guests experiences. If youre passionate about hospitality we would like to hear from you.
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