Bar Manager [Decimo]

Bar Manager, Decimo · £40.7k - £45k per year (incl. Tronc) plus Additional Tips, Bonus Scheme, and Company Benefits · Full Time · Sundays & Mondays off · Kings Cross · Late-Night Thursday-Saturday

As seen on BBC1 Master Chef and voted as one of London's Top 100 Restaurants; acclaimed chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias merges the Spanish cuisine of his family with his love of Mexico for his debut London restaurant, Decimo. Expect lots of flavour; aquachile (Mexican ceviche), suckling pig shoulder, vegan paella and a new take on tacos with a dramatically different tortilla. Situated on the 10th floor of The Standard, London, Decimo features two separate bar areas, a main restaurant which showcases live fire cooking, and two semi-private dining spaces, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows and roof terraces providing dramatic views across the London skyline.

We are now seeking a dynamic individual who will capture the very essence of this culinary destination and join our team as our Bar Manager.

Your role

As Bar Manager for Decimo, you will oversee an exceptional bar team that will provide an extensive drinks across Decimo's bars in the lounge and restaurant. You will of course be passionate about service, with an exceptional working knowledge of bar operations and the order of service; along with a deep appreciation of quality wines, champagne and spirts in order to expertly train and develop our bar team and enhance their guest experience skills.

You will have a hands on appoach to service, working alongside our bar team to prep, create, and mix a range of signature cocktails in addition to mixing and blending of all the classics. Your knowledge of the latest trends in the London bar scene and team trainings will also add expertise and a touch of personality and theatre to Decimo's guest experience.

Decimo's Bar Manager will also work closely with our Beverage management team to develop ideas to create new signature drinks and cocktails for our menus and special events. As a senior manager there are a number of additional duties you will undertake including staff rotas, recruitment, learning and development, and implementing Health & Safety policies and correct compliance practices within Decimo's bar.

Finally, you will be a host, making our guests feel welcome whilst they visit The Standard and our energetic and vibrant city; so you will need to be highly social, upbeat and friendly; confident and can handle pressure well; thrive in a busy high volume, high energy environment and can manage multiple tasks and guest with ease.

Do you have what it takes to be our Bar Manager at Decimo

While we take every detail of design and guest experience seriously, we do not take ourselves too seriously. 'Standard People' are at the heart of our brand; vivid, dynamic and engaging.

Prior experience as a Bar Manager is essential for this role; you will have an uncompromised and natural flair for service and be able to build genuine relationships with guests. In addition to this you will also need...

• Prior experience as an Bar Manager or Assistant Bar Manager, with the ability to engage and connect with a wide range of guests from different backgrounds, ideally gained in a similar 'Lifestyle' boutique hotel or destination cocktail bar
• Confident mixologist with a proven knowledge of spirits & wines, and well versed in both classic and contemporary cocktails
• Experience across a range of management disciplines
• Highly social, motivated and pro-active; acting with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
• Cocktail prep, opening, requisitions, and bar compliance experience preferred
• Prior experience with Birchstreet, Fourth HR, and Opentable is advantageous (however full training will be given)
• Full-time availability with a flexible approach to working hours, including late night as Decimo operates a late night licence (Thurs-Sat, 3am finish)
• We also actively seek candidates with a diverse range of lifestyle skills, and welcome applications from those in the arts, music and entertainment industries.

We are defined by our richness of personality and diversity of background and lifestyle so if you think you have what it takes to be our Decimo Bar Manager, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing employment.

Benefits Include

• Meals on duty
• 28 Days Holiday rising to 33 days with service
• Managers wear smart / casual style
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)
• Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)
• Employee Assistance Programme with Well-being service
• Discount platform including GYM
• Worldwide Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage platform
• Employee & Family Rates across all Standard and Bunkhouse properties
• In-house Experience Programme
• F&B Discounts ranging from 25-50%
• Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000
• Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training
• Season Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work Scheme
• Social Committee with regular monthly social activities