Bars Manager

£26000 per annum

The Forge, Chester

Situated in the heart of this historic Roman town, The Forge Restaurant is one of Chester’s best restaurants with delicious food and unrivalled service. With a passion for wild, sustainable British ingredients and a love of simple cooking over fire and charcoal The Forge has its kitchen front and centre in the middle of this lovely, and elegant space.

We bring a traditional approach to contemporary British cooking. Marrying the refinement of century old techniques with the very best local ingredients, The Forge brings to life the flavours, textures and aromas of the lands that surround us and always with the customer at the heart.

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and talented Bar Manager to join our team. We are looking for someone who is truly passionate about the hospitality industry and has a creative flair when it comes to creating innovative and delicious cocktails. You will have a keen eye for detail and be able to drive sales through upselling and promoting our wide range of beverages.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a high-end restaurant or hotel environment. You will be a natural leader, with excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and inspire your team.

The Ideal Candidate:

Are you a seasoned Bar Manager looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Do you thrive in high-pressure environments and excel at delivering top-notch service to guests? If so, we want you to join our team! We are searching for a dynamic individual with experience in managing high-profile bars to lead our talented team. As the Bar Manager, you will have the chance to motivate, educate, and inspire your team to provide an exceptional guest experience. If you are ready to take on this challenge and elevate our bar to new heights, we can't wait to hear from you!

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.

Benefits:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at all Castlebridge properties for you and your friends and family, so everyone can enjoy a break away. Rates start from £50 per night, with breakfast included.
• 50% off your bill when you dine in one of our Restaurants or Bars.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programme to develop your career without a reduction in your pay.
• Cycle to work scheme - save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from just £1 per week.
• Referral schemes for referring your friends or family to join our team.
• Flexible shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone.
• Monthly colleague recognition through our 5-Star Service rewards programme and monetary rewards for long service milestones.
• Use of Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing you to access your pay as and when you need it.
• Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you.
• An internal communications hub which acts as our very own social media platform, connecting you to your colleagues and the wider group in seconds.