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Bar Manager

Department: Food & Beverage

Closing date: Ongoing

Salary: £27,500.00 to £31,000.00 per year


Stoke by Nayland Resort is recruiting a driven, passionate and sociable manager to lead the Sports Bar and golf course catering team.

Reporting to the F&B Operations Manager, you will deliver a flawless service to our golf members and guests with the help of an enthusiastic team. We are looking for someone with a good understanding of running a busy food and beverage outlet and experience in leading a team.

Job responsibilities:

  • Delivering exceptional food and beverage service to a consistently high standard
  • Be a point of contact for the members social committee; supporting the Golf team with member events and competitions
  • Developing and maintaining standards
  • Driving sales through product knowledge, recommendation and promotion
  • Identifying the needs of their guests
  • Maximising all sales opportunities
  • Maximising profitability through stock control/ wastage control/ labour control
  • Enhancing the member and guest’ experience through exceeding expectation every time
  • Working in a professional manner to the standards defined in the department SOP
  • Working with the F&B Operations Manager to recruit, coach and develop the team
  • Cash handling, order processing, and room billing
  • Understanding and maintaining excellent health & safety within your work area

Qualifications or desired skills:

  • Experience in food and beverage management
  • A professional hands-on management style
  • The ability to deliver an outstanding service to every member and guest
  • A positive and energetic approach
  • A ‘can do’ attitude
  • Excellent personal presentation
  • A passion for implementing and upholding standards whilst working at a fast pace
  • Previous experience managing budgets is preferred
  • Confidence in stock control & ordering

SbN team benefits:

  • Discounted food and drink in our bars and restaurants
  • Discounted hotel stays for yourself, friends and family
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Free on-site parking
  • Discounted golf and leisure club membership

Additional information:

As part of the F&B team, hours will include weekend and bank holiday shifts and the flexibility to work early and late shifts.

Terms & Conditions

Stoke by Nayland Resort is part of the family-owned Boxford Group, which has been established for over 80 years. Due to our location, nestled in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), having your own transport is essential.

Due to a high volume of applications, unfortunately, we’re unable to respond to everyone. If you have not received a response within 7 working days, you have not been successful on this occasion.
Thank you for taking the time to apply, and please keep checking our careers page for more exciting opportunities to work with us.

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Contact Details

T: 01206 262836

E: recruitment@stokebynayland.com

A: Stoke by Nayland Resort, Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4PZ