Bar Manager

Role overview

The Kingsley is looking to appoint a Bar Manager to join a dynamic, forward-thinking food and beverage team led by F&B Director Rodrigo De Fino Bender. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on running the bar smoothly, elevating guest experience, and bringing fresh ideas that help the venue move to the next level.

Key duties

• Lead the bar operation with a strong focus on service quality and excellent interpersonal interaction.
• Oversee everyday bar activity and ensure standards are consistently maintained.
• Recruit, train, guide, and supervise bar team members.
• Carry out staff appraisals, recognition, and support career development and rewards.
• Use team strengths effectively and help develop staff potential through good people management.
• Maintain deep product knowledge across spirits, beers, wines, cocktails, and liqueurs.
• Introduce creative ideas and innovations that enhance the bar offering.
• Work toward beverage gross profit and payroll percentage targets.
• Monitor stock, control inventory, and place orders as needed.
• Manage costs carefully and reduce waste wherever possible.
• Ensure compliance with alcohol licensing rules and health and safety requirements.
• Handle customer complaints professionally while protecting service standards.
• Manage cash procedures and prepare end-of-day reports accurately.
• Support promotions, menu changes, and special event activity.
• Plan and organise events such as pre-drinks receptions, cocktail parties, and wedding functions.
• Represent the bar through external and internal social media activity, including videos and posts.
• Attend hotel meetings and events both internally and externally when required.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a bar management position.
• Strong customer service skills and a polished, guest-focused approach.
• Good working knowledge of alcoholic beverages and cocktails.
• Full RSA knowledge and understanding of responsible alcohol service.
• Excellent grooming and presentation standards.
• Strong leadership and people management ability.
• Experience with stock control and inventory management.
• Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Clear communication and strong organisational skills.

Additional information

This is a permanent, full-time position. The package includes bike to work scheme, company events, employee discount, gym membership, on-site gym, on-site parking, sick pay, and a wellness programme.

Working conditions

The role is based in Cork, County Cork, Ireland and is performed onsite.