St Martins Lane by Morgans Original

Inspire a passionate team, master dynamic food and beverage operations, and shape the guest experience at Covent Garden’s ultimate luxury lifestyle property.

The Opportunity

Step into a world where dining is theatre, cocktails are crafted with flair, and every guest moment is a memory in the making. Our 5-star lifestyle hotel is seeking an F&B Bar Manager to help lead our vibrant F&B operation—where style, service, and substance come together in perfect harmony.

Your Role

As F&B Bar Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of our Blind Spot & Ellia Mia Cafe experience, while supporting the F&B Beverage programme in Restaurants, M&E and In-Room Dining. You’ll support the F&B Manager in leading a passionate team, ensuring every pour, plate, and interaction reflects our commitment to excellence and individuality.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty

Essential Job Knowledge & Skills

• Be truly passionate about the luxury hospitality industry with previous experience as an Assistant Bar Manager or Beverage Manager in a high-end cocktail bar, Restaurant and event setting (ready for the step-up into a multi-outlet or senior F&B Bar Manager role).
• Must have an excellent understanding of current mixology, cocktail, wine, and premium beverage trends and international F&B best practices.
• Possess a gracious, friendly, and approachable demeanor, reflecting the heritage and prestige of a 5* London institution in your personal presentation and grooming.
• Be an authentic and inspiring leader of people and business with the ability to lead a diverse team with empathy and composure while maintaining the authority required to uphold and implement 5* standards.
• Be an enthusiastic team player with a flexible approach and have experience in empowering a team to realise their full potential and successfully meet expectations.
• Possess strong leadership and motivational skills to nurture, develop, and inspire team members.
• Have excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing for seamless briefings, guest interactions, and inter-departmental collaboration.
• Must be able to think strategically and anticipate operational bottlenecks (e.g., a sudden influx of walk-ins at the bar) and re-deploy or re-allocate resources instantly to maintain service flow.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move swiftly for extended shifts lasting 8 hours in a high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques to safely handle heavy loads (such as kegs, glassware crates, and stock deliveries) and hot items without injury.
• Must be able to plan and organise while managing time and departmental resources to meet strict deadlines and targets.
• Able to function independently with minimum guidance and execute bar operations flawlessly.
• Able to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and maintain a high level of attention to detail under pressure.
• Have proficiency in using modern F&B software for inventory control, rotas/scheduling, and financial reporting.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of Beverage Cost, Food Cost, Payroll Management, Inventory/Cellar Management, and Wastage Management.
• Have a strong understanding of managing budgets, meeting financial targets, inventory control, and cost analysis to maximise profitability.
• Must have a very good understanding of food hygiene, Health & Safety, local licensing laws, and fire safety procedures.