Food & Beverage – Service • Posted 17 April 2026
Bar and Lounge Manager
Cliveden House · Taplow, Berkshire
48 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
About the hotel
Cliveden House is a palatial Grade I-listed 5-star country house hotel set on 376 acres of National Trust-managed grounds in Taplow, Berkshire. Once the home of royalty and statesmen, today it welcomes an international luxury clientele seeking impeccable service amidst extraordinary historic grandeur. With 47 opulently appointed guest rooms, a celebrated spa, and The Astor Grill restaurant, Cliveden remains one of England's most prestigious and iconic hotel destinations.
The work
- • Oversee all bar and lounge operations, maintaining 5-star service standards in every interaction
- • Create and manage team rotas in line with anticipated business volumes and seasonal demand
- • Lead, develop, and mentor the bar team including assistant managers and supervisors
- • Develop the bar programme, keeping abreast of industry trends and seasonal opportunities
- • Set an exemplary standard of guest interaction and service, leading the team from the front
- • Ensure meticulous standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and health and safety compliance at all times
- • Manage stock control, ordering, and cost of goods effectively within agreed budgets
- • Coordinate closely with F&B management and the wider hotel operations team
This role is for you if…
- • You have proven team leadership or management experience in a luxury or fine dining bar environment
- • You are current in your knowledge of cocktail trends, wine, and premium spirits
- • You are a natural host with exceptional people and communication skills
- • You thrive in a high-expectation 5-star environment and lead by example on the floor
- • You have meticulous attention to detail and a hands-on, solutions-focused approach to service
This role might not be for you if…
- • You prefer a back-of-house or non-guest-facing management role
- • You are not comfortable working evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as part of your regular pattern
- • You have limited experience of managing and developing a team in a hospitality setting