Bar Manager

Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels.

Start Your Journey with us: Be part of our award-winning team at one of Europe’s most iconic and prestigious five-star hotels

Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel welcomes you with luxury accommodation, 5-star amenities and an absolutely extraordinary location. Overlooking Hyde Park, this iconic hotel is a unique blend of 1920’s style and 21st century comfort. Located in the glamorous Mayfair, this is one of London’s most desirable addresses, with the West End and Knightsbridge just a short stroll away.

JW Marriott Grosvenor House is recruiting a Bar Manager within the JW Steakhouse Bourbon Bar and Red Bar.

When you are behind the bar, you create an energy that is both welcoming and exciting. You take pride in offering our guests a diverse and seasonally-inspired beverage menu, a warm conversation, and helpful suggestions. When you shine, our guests will look forward to relaxing with you after a long day. Since opening its doors, JW Steakhouse has firmly established itself as a leading American Steakhouse on the Mayfair dining scene. Featuring hand-selected USDA cuts, a Park Lane garden terrace and an extraordinary Bourbon Bar, JW Steakhouse offers an exceptional experience with attention to craft and detail. Part of the Red Bar team, you are a bright mixologist who is always on the lookout for new beverage trends.

JOB SUMMARY

To supervise the outlet, managing the day-to-day operation. You should support the departments associates, maintaining a highly motivated team, driving standards and maximising revenue. To assist management with additional leadership and administrative tasks where required, such as coaching, hiring and training.

• Welcome guests and promptly attend to tables
• Take guests’ food and beverage orders, making recommendations on menu items and taking opportunities to upsell where appropriate
• Ensure that all customers enjoy quick and efficient service and check with them that the meal is meeting their expectations
• Ensure that the restaurant is set up and ready for each service period
• Take responsibility for ensuring the overall cleanliness of the bar area

Experience:

• Previous experience working within a Food and Beverage environment essential

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong Communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)
• A team player attitude
• Initiative and ability to work under pressure
• Pro-active and reliable
• Able to work alone and within a team

Education or Certification:    

• Good level of English essential

SPECIFIC TASKS

• To ensure that the outlet is prepared and ready for service.
• Serve as a department role model, working alongside employees to perform technical and functional job duties where required
• To greet all guests and co-workers in a hospitable manner, using appropriate and professional language and in the case of the guest, using the guests’ name as often as possible.
• To take orders, serve drinks and serve food as required, ensuring that guests expectations are exceeded.
• Engage guests in conversation regarding their stay, property services, and area attractions/offerings.
• https://careers.marriott.com/bar-manager-jw-marriott-grosvenor-house/job/ACB626C236285BA32B6D872D9C95F619