Bar Manager

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Alderney and The Moorings

Looking for somewhere new to explore? Keen to live a short walk from beautiful white sand beaches? Searching for a place where you can find the perfect life-work balance whilst saving money and working alongside a team of like-minded people? Join our team on Alderney, in The Channel Islands. Alderney has something for everyone: stunning beaches, wildlife, history, plentiful restaurants, pubs, beach BBQs, sports, camping, fishing, a week long summer festival, and a cosy winter season.

We want our staff to embrace island life and the community – there is plenty to do and the more you put in, the more you get out!

The Moorings is a fun, relaxed and sociable place to work, we’re looking for staff who are energetic, friendly, and have a passion for great customer service. 

Responsibilities

• The job will be varied, and you will need to be flexible and enthusiastic to fit with The Moorings ethos. 
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 
• Oversee the good running of the Moorings bar and food service operations. Including meeting and greeting customers and playing an active role on the bar and floor.
• Leading the induction and ongoing training of all bar staff. 
• Bringing new and creative ideas to develop our product offering. 
• Alongside GM and restaurant manager assist in the planning, set up and delivery of a range of events. 
• Supplier management – managing relationships with our on island suppliers and conducting regular cost comparison across suppliers with the view to reduce costs where possible. 
• Monitoring price and duty increases and adjusting prices accordingly to ensure GP targets are met. 
• Management of EPOS system to monitor stock levels and wastage.
• Ensuring highest standards of customer service, cleanliness and safety are maintained at all times.
• Acting as a line manager to all front of house staff. Ensuring excellent communication is maintained between front and back of house.

Skills and experience needed

• Minimum 2 years' management experience ideally in a fast-paced restaurant.
• A strong working knowledge of all aspects of the bar including wine, ales and cellar management.
   
• Creative thinker who is always looking for ways to improve be it product offering, customer service or operational efficiency.
• A genuine passion for food, beverage and customer service.
• Professional, reliable, flexible, adaptable with a positive attitude.
• Experience leading and training a team, ensuring a positive and fun working environment is maintained. Managing staff welfare and ongoing professional development. 
• Previous experience with offsite catering and events ideal but not essential.
• Full driving license. 

Perks

• Competitive salary plus tips paid weekly.
• 2 Consecutive days off per week.
• Outgoing flight from the UK.
• Discount on food and beverage at The Georgian House & Moorings. 
• Staff accommodation.
• Accommodation discounts for family and friends.
• Holiday pay.
• Meals on duty.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Your birthday off. 

When applying, please include the following in your cover letter (please note we will not consider applications without a cover letter) 

• Where are you currently based?
• Do you have the right to live and work in the UK?
• What appeals to you about working on Alderney?
• What dates are you available to work from and until?
• Why do you think you’re the right person for this role?
   

Other positions are also available both at The Moorings and at our sister businesses on Alderney - please send an email for more information.