Bar Manager

• Food & Beverage, Hospitality & Leisure, Restaurant Management

About the job

Job Title: Restaurant and Bar Manager
Location: Birmingham (The Mailbox)
Salary: Competitive (£40,000 - £45,000 DOE + Bonus)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We're recruiting for a Restaurant and Bar Manager to join a high-end, modern dining restaurant located in one of Birmingham's most prestigious destinations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality leader to take full ownership of day-to-day operations, team performance, and the overall guest experience. You will play a key role in maintaining exceptional standards while driving the commercial success and reputation of the restaurant.

The role is ideal for someone with a strong background in premium or fine dining environments who is passionate about delivering outstanding service and building high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the restaurant and bar, ensuring an exceptional guest experience.
• Maintain high standards across food quality, service delivery, cleanliness, and overall hospitality.
• Oversee stock control, supplier relationships, and ordering processes.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, licensing, and health & safety regulations.
• Manage and develop the full restaurant team including supervisors, servers, bartenders, and chefs.
• Recruit, train, coach, and mentor team members to support performance and development.
• Foster a positive, professional, and guest-focused culture.
• Lead from the front on the restaurant floor, setting the standard for service excellence.

Performance & Commercial Management

• Monitor business performance including sales, labour costs, stock control, and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to drive revenue growth and profitability.
• Manage guest feedback effectively, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
• Maintain and enhance the restaurant's reputation through exceptional service and operational standards.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Restaurant and Bar Manager within a premium or fine dining environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent understanding of restaurant and bar operations.
• Good financial awareness, including labour cost control, stock management, and sales performance.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.
• Performance-based bonus structure.
• Opportunity to lead a well-established restaurant in a prime Birmingham location.
• Autonomy to shape team culture and operational success.
• A supportive and ambitious working environment.
• Career development opportunities within a growing hospitality business.