Bar Manager - Live in

You make it Hand Picked!

Established by Guy and Julia Hands in 1999, Hand Picked hotels has grown organically and through acquisition to become the 5th largest luxury hotel group in the UK – comprising 21 hotels across the UK and Channel Islands. With welcoming and charming service delivered in truly inspirational settings, our guests are encouraged to relax, kick off their shoes and indulge.

We are currently recruiting for a Bar Manager at Braye Beach Hotel in Alderney, Channel Islands

Braye Beach Hotel is one of the newest additions to the Hand Picked Hotels collection. Set in a stunning and tranquil location with beautiful views this is a great opportunity to experience life in Alderney and work as part of a professional team.

About the role:

Are you an experienced Bar professional looking for your next challenge? We are looking for an attentive and charming Bar Manager to join our Hand Picked team at Braye Beach Hotel in Alderney.

The role of Bar Manager will involve overseeing the Diver's Bar ensuring this area of the Hotel is enjoyed by our guests for a relaxed drinking and dining experience, as well as the hotels other Bars. You will enjoy delivering outstanding service, making each and every guest feel special and will have the ability to encourage and motivate the team to do the same.

Charming your locals and residents will be like a second nature to you, and delivering a perfect pint as well as a super service will be equally as natural!

The successful candidate will be someone who has Restaurant and Bar or Gastro Pub experience, enjoys interacting with people, overseeing a team and delivering high standards of service whilst inspiring and training others to do the same.

This is a full time position of contracted 40 hours per week working between the hours of 10:00am to 11:00pm, to include weekends on a rota basis.

Sound like a challenge you’d like to take on? Then we’d love to hear from you.

About you:

• To be considered for this role you will need to have recent experience as a bar manager
• You will be happy to relocate to Alderney, Guernsey
• It is vital that you will feel comfortable in a fast-paced, busy environment
• You will be a team player with a professional approach, bags of enthusiasm and a big smile
• You will take pride in your appearance, and proud to be the face of Hand Picked
• You will be passionate about drinks and hospitality
• Most of all, you’ll have a friendly, positive and proactive manner

Our Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package
• Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Live in accommodation on site (en suite) charged at just £173 per month
• Life assurance scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program to support you with whatever life throws at you.
• Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.
• Holiday pay.
• Forward career progression, with access to our In House and external training programs, including apprenticeships and other recognised hospitality industry courses which are all supported by our learning and development team.
• £30 staff stays with Hand Picked Hotels per room Bed & Breakfast & 25% discount on all food & drink. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds!
• Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays)
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
• Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.

Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.