Bar Supervisor ***luxury hotel***

What's in it for you?

£37,075.88 OTE per annum, plus excellent benefits and perks!
Holiday allowance starting at 28 days and increasing with length of service to 36 days.
Nutritious free meals on duty.
Award winning L&D programmes, with over 80 individual courses available, from foundation skills to leadership skills.
Excellent development opportunities with 80% of our managers being home-grown.
Two paid volunteering days each year, so we can give back to our communities.
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme through our partners at Hospitality Action.
Monthly tea parties and annual social events, including boat parties and festive events for your little ones.
Complimentary quality uniform and dry-cleaning services.

What's in it for you later:

Cycle to work scheme which can save you up to 47% on the bike and equipment.
Vibrant hotel recognition events and hotel-based incentives, including Employee of the Month and Manager of the Quarter.
Enhanced maternity pay of 13 weeks, fully paid.
Enhanced paternity pay of 2 weeks, fully paid.
£800 baby payment to support you and your baby with the essentials.
Fantastic recommend a friend bonus scheme worth up to £600.
Cross-departmental training available within your property, because we know you're a curious individual.
50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in selected Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels in the UK, Ireland, Guernsey, Geneva, and South Africa!

We are looking for a full-time Bar Supervisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a bar, a strong knowledge of classic cocktails, and a confident, outgoing personality. This person should be a natural leader with the ability to guide a shift while working collaboratively with the team. The Bar Supervisor will report directly to Bar Manager.

Location: The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel

Employment Type: Full time

Working Pattern: 5 days across the week

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to be recognised as an industry leader in hospitality and people development. We were named Best Employer at the 2025 Cateys and received the prestigious AA’s Hotel Group of the Year award for 2024. We are especially proud of our dedication to developing our people, having received the Princess Royal Training Award three times (2017, 2020, and 2023) from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple accolades including Top Employer in the United Kingdom for both 2024 and 2025, a certification of our outstanding employee conditions and commitment to workplace excellence and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys.

The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel is a four-star boutique hotel in the heart of exclusive Mayfair. Some of its features include 107 bedrooms as well as seven different event spaces, a Butler’s Restaurant, a Terrace Bar, Stanley’s Rooftop Bar, and a Conservatory, where we offer our guests a welcoming, friendly atmosphere and exquisite food and drink.

Key Responsibilities of a Bar Supervisor:

Welcome and interact with guests, providing friendly and professional service while offering drink recommendations.
Ensure team members are knowledgeable about the menu and provide ongoing training to maintain high standards of service.
Oversee cleanliness and organisation of the bar, ensuring it’s fully stocked and ready for service.
Ensure the smooth operation of the bar during your shift, managing service flow and product quality.
Accurately handle transactions and ensure the proper use of the POS system.
Ensure adherence to all relevant health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.
Lead the team, delegate tasks, and ensure the bar operates efficiently throughout your shift.

What are we looking for?

Previous bar or hospitality experience, with strong knowledge of classic cocktails and a passion for delivering excellent service.
Strong ability to lead and motivate a team, ensuring smooth operations during your shift.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with guests and colleagues.
High standards of cleanliness and organisation, ensuring the bar area is always prepared and fully stocked.
Collaborative attitude with the ability to work effectively with others and contribute to a positive work environment.
Ability to handle guest inquiries or concerns with professionalism and composure.
Willingness to adapt to changing circumstances and busy service times.

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.