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About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to lead multiple outlets within one of London’s most characterful hotels. We're seeking a dynamic Bars Manager with experience across luxury hotel bars, high-end restaurant bars, or stand-alone cocktail venues. You’ll be the creative and operational lead across all bar-focused areas, driving excellence in guest experience, team performance, and commercial results.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations across Fitz’s bar, the Parlour, Summer Terrace, Lobby and Snug
- Build, stabilise and lead high-performing bar teams, fostering a positive and growth-oriented culture.
- Spearhead creative drink development, seasonal menus and concept innovation that reflect the venue’s unique style.
- Drive service standards, training, and upskilling to elevate team knowledge and guest interaction.
- Work cross-functionally with Events, Kitchen, and Front of House to ensure smooth service and premium guest experiences.
- Manage budgets, cost control, and P&L responsibilities – knowing how to balance creativity with commercial acumen.
- Maintain and grow a network within the industry, bringing in new ideas, trends, and talent.
Requirements
- At least 2 years' experience in a similar multi-outlet leadership role in a high-end bar or luxury hotel setting
- Deep knowledge of mixology, bar trends, spirits, and menu development
- Proven ability to lead, mentor and inspire bar teams with hands-on management.
- Experience stabilising teams and implementing structure and service excellence.
- Experience of LQA or Forbes standards a plus.
- Strong financial understanding and the ability to balance innovation with profitability.
- A proactive, passionate individual who’s culturally aligned with our vision and excited to put our bars on the map.
- Must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.
Skills
- Mixology
- Bar trends
- Menu development
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Team building
- Financial management
- Budget management
- Cost control
- P&L management
- Guest experience
- Service standards
- Training
- Upskilling
- Creative drink development
- Concept innovation
Location
- Russell Square, London
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- At least 2 years' experience in a similar multi-outlet leadership role
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive Salary plus service charge
Benefits
- Great IHG perks
- 31 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, increasing up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)
- Opportunity to take part in volunteering days
- Access to Wagestream a financial wellbeing app
- Free meals whilst on duty
- Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room discounts
- Discounts off supermarket shops, other shopping, and experiences through our portal
- Food and Beverage discounts at Fitz bar and Fitz Brasserie
- Employee assistance programme 24/7
- Employee healthcare plan with access to Mental Healthcare first aiders
- Season ticket loan
- Life insurance
- Regular sporting and social events
About the Company
- Kimpton Fitzroy London is in the heart of Bloomsbury just a 2 minute walk from Russell Square tube station.
- Kimpton Fitzroy London is all about providing a contemporary luxury hotel experience whilst building heartfelt human connections with guests and colleagues – we call it the Stay Human project.
- Kimpton Fitzroy London has been named ‘The plushest pet-friendly hotel.’
- IHG has been recognised as a ‘Best Employer 2025’ in the UK by Mercer.
- At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world.
- Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants crafts unique destinations that kindle heartfelt human connections. Our bespoke spaces blend spirit, style and delight to create an addictive culture of refined irreverence where locals, visitors & colleagues seamlessly connect.
Equal Opportunity
- As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support at any stage, and your recruiter will assist you accordingly.
- IHG Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.