Bar Manager

Location:

THE PIG - in the South Downs, Arundel, West Sussex.
OTE £37,650 PA including tronc.

Hours:

45 hours per week.

Job Overview:

We are currently looking for a knowledgeable and passionate Bar Manager to lead our bar team. Our bars at THE PIG are unique! We smash, muddle, blend, shake and throw our way to making our guests the perfect drink. All of our cocktails are designed with the kitchen garden in mind. This provides the essential ingredients to infuse our locally sourced spirits. Our vodkas are infused by the herbs, flowers and berries from the kitchen garden, bacon is added to our bourbon and caramel to our rum. There is no limit to what we can do and this all comes from the creative minds of our bar team.

Key Responsibilities:

The role of Bar Manager is key to our success. A can-do attitude and not being afraid to muck in is essential. You will be:

1. Supporting the effective set up and operation of the bar areas.
2. Leading a team of skilled Bartenders and Bar Staff.
3. Proactively working on the floor and behind the bar.
4. Supporting the entire bar team with their knowledge and development.

Requirements:

You will need to have a strong knowledge of beverages, from classic cocktails to spirits, beers, and wines. Ideally, you will enjoy keeping up with current trends and have natural creativity when it comes to serving guests. Previous experience as a Bar Manager or within a similar role is essential.

What We Offer:

We are dedicated to making THE PIGs an inspiring, exciting, and fun place to work and in return for your hard work you can expect something a little different:

1. Numerous retail discounts via our Perkbox Scheme.
2. Discounted room rates and complimentary staff stays across our group.
3. Discounted food, beverage, and spa days across our group.
4. 28 days holiday rising by 1 day each year for the first 5 years.
5. Committed to providing craft and accredited training to all staff.

To view our full range of perks, visit our ‘What we can do for you’ section on our career’s webpage: jobs.thepighotel.com

Diversity Commitment:

Home Grown Hotels is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against candidates based on any of the protected characteristics set out in the Equalities Act 2010.

Robin Hutson: ‘As with all good hospitality, THE PIG is fundamentally about people; it’s the personalities, passion, knowledge, and skills of the people we work with that somehow converge to creating THE PIG experience’.