We’re looking for a passionate and charismatic Bar
Manager to lead the beverage experience at The Jetty, our stunning waterside
restaurant at the 5-star Southampton Harbour Hotel.
If you live and breathe cocktails, wines, gins, and all things drinks and love
delivering hospitality with heart, this is your moment. With a base salary of
up to £35K DOE and OTE of £45K, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape the
bar experience in one of the South Coast’s most vibrant and exciting venues.
You’ll be the face of our lounge and bar service, hosting
guests with flair, driving standards, and inspiring your team to deliver
unforgettable moments.
Who we are…
The Jetty, located on the ground floor of the five-star
Southampton Harbour Hotel in Ocean Village, is the sister restaurant to our
multi-award-winning venue in Christchurch.
Celebrating the South Coast’s finest flavours, The Jetty
pairs the freshest local seafood with seasonal New Forest produce and our bar
is the perfect complement, offering a vibrant destination for pre-dinner
drinks, relaxed lounge service, and cocktail indulgence.
Harbour Hotels is a collection of prestigious, design-led
properties across coastal, country, and city locations. Named AA Hotel Group of
the Year in 2018, we’re continuing to grow our reputation for luxury,
innovation, and outstanding hospitality.
The role…
As Bar Manager, you’ll take full ownership of our bar
operations, working closely with the General Manager and Restaurant Manager to
deliver exceptional guest experiences and drive commercial success.
Your focus will include:
* Leading
and inspiring the bar team to deliver world-class cocktail, wine, and
lounge service
* Creating
a sociable, welcoming atmosphere where guests feel truly looked after
* Driving
sales through creative drinks offerings and upselling opportunities
* Managing
stock and costs to protect profitability
* Contributing
fresh ideas to keep our drinks menu exciting and relevant
We’re looking for someone with:
* At
least 2 years’ bar management experience in a high-end restaurant,
cocktail bar, or luxury hotel
* A
genuine passion for hospitality, mixology, and guest engagement
* Strong
knowledge of spirits, cocktails, and wines—WSET qualification is a bonus
* A
natural flair for hosting and creating memorable guest moments
What’s in it for you…
We believe in looking after our people just as well as we
look after our guests. Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our crew:
* Competitive
salary package: Up to £35K base - OTE £45K
* Clear
progression opportunities within the Harbour Hotels Group
* Bespoke
career development pathways
* Hotel
stay and F&B discounts across our portfolio
* Access
to our exclusive employee benefits and discount platform
* Employee
wellbeing support
* Complimentary
meals while on duty
If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear
from you. Please apply now with your full, up-to-date CV.
Please note: Only applicants with the right to work
in the UK or a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered.