Bar Manager - Up to £40k
Permanent
On site · Shoreditch Grind, United Kingdom
Competitive
Job Description

<div ngcontent-ng-c981065802="" class="header-buttons flx gap-8 flx-spread pad-b-24"><b-button ngcontent-ng-c981065802="" b-btn="" nghost-ng-c3022743965="" data-type="primary" data-has-icon="false" data-disabled="false"><button ngcontent-ng-c3022743965="" type="button" class="primary medium"> Apply </button></b-button><b-button ngcontent-ng-c981065802="" b-btn="" nghost-ng-c3022743965="" data-type="tertiary" data-has-icon="true" data-disabled="false"><button ngcontent-ng-c3022743965="" type="button" class="tertiary medium" bicon="" data-icon-before="link-on" data-icon-before-size="medium" data-icon-before-color="inherit"> Share job </button></b-button></div><div ngcontent-ng-c981065802="" data-testid="job-ad-overview-details-fields" class="job-ad-overview-details-fields pad-b-16 brd-b"><b-form-generator-readonly ngcontent-ng-c981065802="" nghost-ng-c1690256598=""><div ngcontent-ng-c1690256598="" class="form-root row-gap display-only-form grid-layout-12-cols"><!----><!----><div ngcontent-ng-c1690256598="" class="form-element employmentType col-md-2"><!----><b-display-field-value ngcontent-ng-c1690256598="" nghost-ng-c4075198091="" data-mode="display-value"><b-form-element-label ngcontent-ng-c4075198091="" class="bfe-label flx flx-wrap clr-grey-600 mrg-b-8" nghost-ng-c1433335551=""><label ngcontent-ng-c1433335551="" nghost-ng-c1435733164="" for="display-value-employmenttype" id="label-display-value-employmenttype"><!----><!----><div ngcontent-ng-c1435733164="" class="btt initialized" data-max-lines="1"><span ngcontent-ng-c1435733164="">Employment type</span><!----></div></label><!----><!----><!----><!----></b-form-element-label><!----><div ngcontent-ng-c4075198091="" class="flx align-center hyphenate" id="display-value-employmenttype"><!----><p ngcontent-ng-c4075198091="" class="mrg-0 text pre-wrap axiom1-0 axiom-scraped-1">Permanent</p><!----><!----><!----></div><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----></b-display-field-value><!----><!----><!----><!----></div><!----></div></b-form-generator-readonly></div><!----><div ngcontent-ng-c981065802="" class="fxl flx-col gap-16 mrg-t-16"><div ngcontent-ng-c981065802="" data-testid="description-overview-section"><div ngcontent-ng-c981065802="" role="heading" aria-level="5" class="pad-b-8 b-heading"> A bit about us. </div><div ngcontent-ng-c981065802="" class="section-content-container">Grind is a coffee company that lives in London. Since opening Shoreditch Grind in 2011, we've expanded across London with cafés, coffee trucks and a state-of-the-art coffee roastery.<br><br>Our cafes and coffee shops are the beating heart of Grind, they are where it all began. We're a bustling hub in the heart of London's most iconic places, known for serving our specialty coffee and renowned bottomless brunches.<br><br>We think coffee can be a force for good. Whether it's through creating the UK's first compostable coffee pods, our plastic-free packaging or carbon-free shipping - we're on a mission to be the world's most sustainable coffee company.<br>In 2023, we created our charity, the Better Coffee Foundation, to undo the damage done by the global coffee industry - in our first year, we recovered 43 million pods' worth of ocean-bound plastic.</div><!----></div><div ngcontent-ng-c981065802="" data-testid="requirements-overview-section"><div ngcontent-ng-c981065802="" role="heading" aria-level="5" class="pad-b-8 b-heading"> A bit about the role. </div><div ngcontent-ng-c981065802="" class="section-content-container">We are looking for an enthusiastic Bar Manager who enjoys making classical drinks with contemporary twists.&nbsp;<br><br>Evenings at Grind offer a variety of classics, coffee cocktails and guest cocktails. We’re all about creating a buzzing atmosphere by turning up the tunes, dimming the lights and serving the best espresso martini in London.&nbsp;<br>We are looking for energetic night owls to join the Grind Crew in any of our Central London Locations!<br>Our Bar Managers focus on the need for consistency and attention to detail when it comes to the classics, and assist in the development of new menus. As a Bar Manager of course we expect the usual stuff on a day to day basis; great service, consistency of all drinks and some quality shaking.To be eligible for this role, you will need to demonstrate confidence in leading a bar team in a very busy and high-volume hospitality environment. You must drive sales through training and managing the team, and delivering speedy service with passion at all times!&nbsp;</div><!----></div><div ngcontent-ng-c981065802="" data-testid="responsibilities-overview-section"><div ngcontent-ng-c981065802="" role="heading" aria-level="5" class="pad-b-8 b-heading"> Role responsibilities. </div><div ngcontent-ng-c981065802="" class="section-content-container"><ul><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Full understanding of cocktail specs, wine and beer menus</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Ability to deliver consistent and high quality product</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Possesses strong attention to detail</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Strong communication and managerial skills to lead team</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Possess full understanding of Steps of Service in line with company standards</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Deliver exemplary service in line with our Steps of Service procedures</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Ability to complete stock takes and maintain stock controls</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Ability to multitask and perform a busy service solo</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Open and close down bar to Grind Standards</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">To ensure all team members are trained and adhere to all company policies</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">To promote effective teamwork amongst staff by taking an active interest in their welfare, safety and development.</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Understanding of beverage-based P&amp;L’s, including sales figures and bar margins</li></ul><br><br><strong>You’ll have.</strong><br><ul><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Possess excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with colleagues and customers</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Ability to work well under pressure and use initiative</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Ability to problem solve and escalate complaints accordingly</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Strong leadership with effective communication skills</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Strong time-management and prioritisation skills</li></ul></div><!----></div><div ngcontent-ng-c981065802="" data-testid="benefits-overview-section"><div ngcontent-ng-c981065802="" role="heading" aria-level="5" class="pad-b-8 b-heading"> Diversity and Inclusion. </div><div _ngcontent-ng-c981065802="" class="section-content-container">Grind is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or disability status.<br>If there are any adjustments you need to help you bring your best self to an interview with us please let us know.<br><br><strong>Benefits and Perks.</strong><br><ul><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">NEST Pension: We offer a pension scheme to help you plan for your future.</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Financial support: access to interest-free, short-term loans when you need them most</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 in tiered bonuses for referring great talent to our team</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Discounts online: Up to 40% off our retail line online.</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">SpectrumLife: Access our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Crew Card: Enjoy 50% off all food and drinks, plus two free coffees a day at Grind locations.</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Friends &amp; Family Discount: Share the love with discounts for your friends and family on our website and at our sites.</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Meals on Duty: Enjoy a staff meal on shifts over 6 hours.&nbsp;</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Social Events: Join us for team social events to connect and have fun.</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Enhanced Maternity and Paternity: Enjoy enhanced maternity and paternity benefits once eligible.</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Wellbeing Allowance: Up to £75 annually to spend on your wellbeing.&nbsp;</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Birthday Treat: £20 birthday gift</li></ul><br>Grind run a tronc scheme, which is managed by an independent tronc master. Tronc payments are variable and not guaranteed, this number is likely to fluctuate depending on site performance and individual eligibility.<br><br><br><br></div><!----></div><!----><!----></div><!---->

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Grind is a London-based coffee brand founded in 2011, known for its stylish cafés and sustainable coffee products. It offers compostable coffee pods, ready-to-drink iced coffees, and a subscription service, emphasizing ethical sourcing and environmental responsibility.​

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