Bar jobs in Coventry

As Bar Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the bar, ensuring consistently high standards across service, drink quality and team performance.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in bar management, excellent mixology skills and the creativity to develop innovative and commercially successful drinks menus. You should have a genuine passion for the hospitality industry, an eye for detail and the confidence to lead a team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the bar, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
• Create, develop and regularly refresh innovative cocktail and drinks menus.
• Demonstrate strong mixology skills and maintain high standards of drink preparation and presentation.
• Develop signature cocktails and seasonal drinks that enhance Elle’s offering.
• Manage, train and motivate bar staff, ensuring excellent customer service.
• Monitor stock levels, manage ordering and minimise wastage.
• Control beverage costs, monitor profitability and identify opportunities to increase sales.
• Ensure all licensing, health and safety and food hygiene requirements are followed.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and presentation throughout the bar.
• Introduce promotions and initiatives to drive customer engagement and revenue.
• Work closely with the wider management team to support the overall success of the venue.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum 1 year of proven experience working as a Bar Manager or in a senior bar management role.
• Mixology experience, with excellent knowledge of cocktails, spirits and drink preparation.
• Minimum 1 year of proven experience in creating, costing and implementing drinks and cocktail menus.
• Experience managing, training and developing a bar team.
• Strong understanding of stock control, ordering and beverage cost management.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy hospitality environment.
• A passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences.

Desirable

• Experience introducing new cocktail concepts and developing signature drinks.
• Knowledge of current cocktail trends and the wider drinks industry.
• Experience working within a bar, restaurant or food hall environment.

What We’re Looking For

We want someone who can bring creativity, leadership and personality to Elle’s bar operation. The ideal candidate will be confident taking ownership of the bar, developing an exciting drinks offering and inspiring their team to deliver consistently high standards.

If you are an experienced Bar Manager with a passion for mixology and the creativity to take a bar offering to the next level, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: From £28,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person