Hotel Gastro Bar Manager
Excel Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded hotel in the Midlands to recruit a Gastro Bar Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional to take ownership of a busy and successful gastro bar operation within a hotel environment. The venue is a key part of the hotel’s offering, attracting both hotel guests and a strong local trade, making it a fast-paced and commercially important outlet.
Our client is seeking a hands-on manager who is passionate about hospitality, enjoys leading from the floor, and has a proven ability to drive service standards, team engagement, and commercial performance.
The Role
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the hotel’s gastro bar and restaurant.
- Lead, motivate, and develop the front-of-house team.
- Deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain consistently high service standards.
- Manage staffing levels, rosters, labour costs, and team performance.
- Oversee stock control, purchasing, and cost management.
- Monitor sales performance and identify opportunities to drive revenue.
- Ensure all food safety, health & safety, and compliance standards are maintained.
- Handle guest feedback professionally and implement service improvements where required.
- Maintain excellent standards of presentation, cleanliness, and service throughout the venue.
- Lead from the floor during busy service periods, setting the standard for the team.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous management experience within a busy gastro bar, restaurant, hotel bar, or similar hospitality operation.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Experience working in a high-volume customer-focused environment.
- Commercial awareness with experience managing costs, stock, and labour.
- Proven ability to drive excellent customer service standards.
- A hands-on and proactive management style.
- Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience developing and motivating hospitality teams.
- Passion for food, beverage, and delivering memorable guest experiences.
The Opportunity
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Leadership development programmes.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives and support services.
- Complimentary meals while on duty.
- Team events and staff engagement activities.
- Genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.
The chance to manage one of the hotel’s busiest and most successful outlets.
If you’re currently a Gastro Bar Manager, Bar Manager, Restaurant Manager, Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, or an experienced hospitality professional looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
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