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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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To apply, please send your CV and a brief introduction outlining your experience and interest in the role.