Bar Manager

Hospitality & Tourism
Midlothian
April 26, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by the Unlimited Collection is looking for a passionate and experienced individual with a talent for leadership and a love for hospitality to join our team as a Bar Manager.

Bar Manager will be responsible to:

  • Take responsibility for the daily operations of the hotel’s Bar teams, ensuring exceptional service and smooth execution
  • Support the Food & Beverage Manager in developing business plans, identifying commercial opportunities, and delivering against financial targets
  • Attend hotel operations meetings, provide updates, and assist the Events Team in planning through weekly staffing and resource allocation
  • Oversee bar service and ensure a clean, organised, and professional front- and back-of-house environment
  • Update beverage, wine, and cocktail lists in line with trends and guest feedback
  • Lead stock management and inventory systems, conducting regular spot checks and audits
  • Plan and implement seasonal beverage menus, working with suppliers and involving team input
  • Ensure suppliers meet delivery agreements, explore new vendor partnerships, and source ethical and quality beverages
  • Be visible on the floor during busy periods, supporting the team and enhancing the guest experience
  • Support the Events Team with tastings and special occasions, ensuring bar service meets function requirements
  • Monitor and uphold hygiene and cleanliness standards at all bar stations
  • Analyse performance data to ensure beverage operations perform within budget and operational targets

A successful Bar Manager will have:

  • Previous hospitality experience at managerial level
  • Previous 4-star hotel or high-volume bar experience
  • Customer-focused approach with the ability to anticipate guest needs
  • Excellent team-leading skills and the ability to coach and motivate
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely across all levels
  • Excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail
  • A confident and courteous manner, even under pressure
  • Strong customer service background and proven ability to resolve complaints effectively
  • Well organised, outgoing, and service minded personality
  • Ability to multitask, troubleshoot and adapt in a fast paced environment
  • A good command of English is essential; a second language is advantageous
  • A proactive and commercially aware mindset, focused on delivering service excellence

In return, we offer:

  • Genuine career opportunities within our business
  • Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities
  • Staff incentives when you and the team perform

At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives.

Employer: Jupiter Hotels Holdings Limited

Trading as: Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by the Unlimited Collection managed by The Ascott Limited

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