Bar & Lounge Manager

Be our Bar & Lounge Manager but most importantly be you!

Part Georgian country house, part playground for the curious. Homewood is a 32-bedroom boutique hotel and spa near Bath where luxury loosens its tie and nobody takes themselves too seriously.

We're a zesty, imaginative bunch with a habit of hiding mischief around every corner. Talking-point chandeliers, unexpected sculptures in the gardens, a giant teddy bear or two, that's just how we do things here. We create unexpected little moments of delight, and our team is the biggest one of all.

Whether you're brand new to hospitality or it's been your world for years, we want you to bring your whole self through the door. We're a diverse, inclusive team who genuinely believe that the more you you are, the better this place gets. We back each other, we respect our guests and community, and we are always, always, serious about giving people a bloody good time.

Get a better feel for us over on Instagram: @homewoodbath

At our hotel we want our people to be themselves and that means you. Join our team and here is what you’ll get for being yourself:

• Monthly tronc/service charge payments on top of basic pay- this really adds up!
• Meals on duty, prepared by the kitchen team
• Free on-site parking
• Paid extra day off for your birthday
• Hospitality Action Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential wellbeing, financial and emotional support
• Flexible working arrangements, where operationally possible
• Big discounts on food & beverage, spa treatments and stays with us, and our sister hotels- and special rates for friends and family
• Access to to discounts with at PoB hotels, subject to availability
• Training and progression opportunities
• Single eye test via Specsavers
• £500 Refer a Friend scheme
• Workplace pension in line with the company scheme/statutory requirements
• Length of service awards like free stays, personal development allowance, and volunteering days off
• 1 additional day of paid annual leave added to the base 28 days after ONLY 2 years!

As Bar & Lounge Manager what you’ll be doing

• You will be the leader of the Bar & Lounge team, capable of creating great employee engagement and owning your guest experience
• Lead from the front in demonstrating excellent guest care, hospitality skills and providing top level communication
• We are serious about afternoon tea and you're going to be the one to show it as you raise standards and work with the chefs and your team to deliver an unforgettable experience
• Demonstrate a serious but playful love for cocktails, wines and spirits
• Remain unconventional as you implement service standards, team training sessions and developing talent alongside rota planning, recruitment and payroll control
• You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Bar and Lounges and afternoon tea at our beautiful hotel while supporting the F&B team in lunch, dinner and special event service
• You’ll work closely with our professional kitchen team to develop and enhance all Food and Drink offerings
• Enjoy having full involvement in bringing ideas to the table and seeing them through to implementation along side the senior F&B and hotel team
• Take responsibility for Health & Safety, industry standards and liquor stock control
• This is not an office job! We are looking for a hands on leader to drive our Bar and Lounge team to the next level in this exciting chapter. This is an excellent opportunity to build your professional reputation in an exceptional environment

What happens next with your Bar & Lounge Manager application?

Attract our attention with your application and we’ll call you. After we speak on the phone you can expect a friendly invite to spend an hour or two on a Team Insight with your chosen department – Ask all your questions and we will ask you a few too. If all goes well, you may just become part of the team!