Bar Manager
De Vere Wokefield Estate
De Vere Wokefield Estate set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club.Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant and our Summerhouse are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone.
Your commute: just outside Reading, we're 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train station. We also offer our colleagues a taxi shuttle service to and from Reading train station.
At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.
Bar Manager
Looking for your next Bar Management role in a busy and vibrant hotel setting?
De Vere Wokefield Estate in Reading are recruiting a Bar Manager to lead the team who play such a key role in making sure our guests have a memorable and enjoyable visit to the hotel.
As the Bar Manager you will oversee all Bar areas to ensure they are fully stocked, that they run smoothly and that your team are confident to deliver consistently high standards of service. You will take a hands-on approach during peak periods, conduct regular stock takes and be focused on driving sales and profitability.You will work closely with your team to develop their skills and knowledge and will conduct recruitment activities as and when required.
In return this role offers £36,500 per annum and excellent benefits including free use of the gym facilities, a complimentary 2 night stay with De Vere every year plus additional stays for £50 per room, time off over the christmas period and a paid day off for your birthday in addition to your holidays!
This role involves working a variety of shifts including weekends on a rota basis.
Your skills & experience:- You have Bar Management experience and can demonstrate how you have helped to drive sales and maximise profit
- You are confident and guest focused and through an intuitive approach deliver exceptional levels of guest service, making everyone feel welcome
- You are an excellent organiser, with a professional attitude and are able to delegate to others effectively
- You enjoy managing people and motivating and developing members of the team
- You will ideally be familiar with booking systems such as Open Table although this is not essential as training can be provided
Above all, if you share our values of being warm, genuine, anticipating guest needs, and paying attention to every detail, we invite you to join our team at De Vere and become part of our dedicated team, delivering exceptional guest experiences every day.
Benefits:
The Pay & Benefits:
At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Bar Manager.- £36,500 per year
- HOD Bonus Incentive Scheme with the opportunity to earn up to 10% of salary based on business performance
- A share of the Restaurant Service Charge to help boost your earnings and reward you for the service you deliver
- Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
- Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
- We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
- Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
- As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
- Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
- 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
- Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
- We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
- Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
- Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
- We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
- Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
- Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.