Bar Manager - BFI Riverfront

When we founded Benugo 28 years ago we had a vision of not just creating superb, natural food but of giving London something that was a real experience.

This vision is still true today. The Benugo brand stretches from our own award-winning high street stores to cafes and restaurants within some of the world’s best loved public spaces and visitor attraction.

Find out more about us at www.benugo.com

We are looking for an experienced Bar Manager to join the team at BFI Riverfront!

With spectacular views of Waterloo Bridge and the Thames, our vibrant BFI Riverfront restaurant and bar is the hottest spot on the Southbank.

Salary: £36,000-£38,000 (depending on experience) + Generous service charge

Contract: Full Time / Permanent

• 5 day working week
• Mixture of shifts with evenings being the busy periods
• Company benefits
• Development opportunity

About the Bar Manager role:

• To deliver a seasonally changing drinks list
• Actively engage in development of products and suppliers
• To supervise, train, manage and motivate the team
• To make sure standards or service are excellent
• To ensure we over-achieve customers experience and expectation
• To continuously work towards improving sales and service
• Supporting and managing the performance of the team through ongoing evaluations, listening, training, and mentoring
• Ensuring the highest levels of Food and Health & Safety are always maintained

The ideal candidate will possess very good food and beverage knowledge in addition to outstanding customer service, and leadership skills. Cocktail aptitude and interest is a must and good knowledge of wine would be beneficial.

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees and we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Endless tea and coffee on shift
• 50% discount on food and soft drinks in all our locations, plus free tea & coffee on your days off too!
• Life Assurance
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing and exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Perkbox app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!