Bar Manager - London

Bar Manager - London

Every cocktail tells a story, and you can help personalise ours!

At Hotel Indigo K West Shepherd's Bush, we're more than a hotel, we're a neighbourhood experience. From the buzz of Goldhawk Road to the energy of live music at Shepherd's Bush Empire, we bring local spirit into everything we do. Now we're searching for a Bar Manager to lead our signature bar, someone who knows their way around a cocktail shaker and numbers with equal flair.

What's Our Story?

Hotel Indigo celebrates individuality in our spaces, our service, and our team. We're launching something bold, stylish, and full of energy, and we're building a team who will shape our bar as a destination in its own right.

Here's what you can look forward to as our Bar Manager:

Annual salary: 41,000

• Pension with company contributions
• 50% discount in all our restaurants and Spa treatments across our properties
• Team member and Friends & Family rates across our properties
• Complimentary stay after passing probation
• Extensive discounts on our benefits platform
• Private medical insurance access
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and wellbeing
• World-class development programmes and growth opportunities
• Bike to work scheme
• Recommend a Friend incentive
• Free meals on duty
• Social squads and recognition schemes to make your voice heard and celebrate success

A Day in Your Neighbourhood

• Own the vibe: As our Bar Manager, set the tone and energy of our cocktail bar, making it the heartbeat of the hotel and a local favourite. Support the events team in running the private bar as and when required.
• Raise the bar: Create and evolve a drinks menu that's seasonal, stylish, and rooted in local flavour, from creative cocktails to curated spirits.
• Lead with confidence: Manage daily bar operations, stock, compliance, and financial performance; ensuring standards are as high as our spirits.
• Grow your team: Inspire, recruit, and develop a team of bartenders and bar staff who bring the energy and flair to every shift.
• Make it memorable: Collaborate with marketing and events to build buzz, drive footfall, and create standout guest experiences.

What's Your Story?

You bring both style and substance, a service pro who understands what makes a great bar tick. To thrive in this role as our Bar Manager, you'll ideally have:

• Experience running a bar in a lifestyle hotel or destination venue
• A creative eye for mixology and drink trends
• Confidence in managing staff, rotas, and stock control
• A hands-on, lead-from-the-front approach
• Excellent customer service and people management skills
• Knowledge of licensing laws, health & safety, and allergen standards
• Experience opening a new bar or venue is a bonus!

If you've got a passion for mixology, team leadership, and creating unforgettable atmospheres, we want to hear your story. Join us as Bar Manager at Hotel Indigo K West Shepherd's Bush and help us shake things up in West London.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK.