Bar Manager

• Bar Manager – MOI, Soho, London Location: Soho, London
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive + Service Charge

About MOI MOI is a contemporary Japanese restaurant in the heart of Soho, combining exceptional food, creative cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere.

We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Bar Manager to lead our bar operation, drive beverage sales and deliver an outstanding guest experience.

The Role We're looking for someone who is passionate about drinks, commercially minded and knows how to run a successful bar.

You'll take ownership of the day-to-day bar operations, from developing the team and maintaining high service standards to managing stock, controlling costs and improving profitability.

This is a hands-on position, and we need someone who enjoys being behind the bar, leading by example and working closely with the restaurant management team.

Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the bar team, ensuring excellent service and consistency.

Oversee daily bar operations, including opening and closing procedures.

Manage stock levels, ordering, stocktakes and inventory control.

Monitor beverage costs, GP, wastage and stock variances.

Drive beverage sales through upselling, product knowledge and team training.

Maintain and develop cocktail menus in collaboration with senior management.

Ensure consistency in cocktail preparation, presentation and quality.

Manage staff rotas, productivity and labour costs.

Build strong supplier relationships and identify opportunities to improve margins.

Train, motivate and develop bartenders and barbacks.

Work closely with the restaurant management and kitchen teams to deliver a seamless guest experience.

Ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety and company standards.

What We're Looking For Previous experience as a Bar Manager or Assistant Bar Manager in a quality, high-volume London restaurant or cocktail bar.

Strong cocktail knowledge and a genuine passion for drinks.

Excellent understanding of beverage GP, stock control and cost management.

Confident leadership skills with a hands-on approach.

Good knowledge of spirits, wine, sake and Japanese-inspired cocktails would be an advantage.

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Commercial awareness and the ability to drive sales and improve profitability.

A positive attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer Competitive salary and service charge.

Career progression within a growing London restaurant group.

Opportunity to contribute to the development of our drinks offering.

Supportive and ambitious management team.

Staff meals and employee benefits.

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