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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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