Food & Beverage – Service • Posted 14 April 2026
Bar Manager
THE PIG · Brockenhurst, South East England
£35,424–43,630 per year
About the hotel
THE PIG Brockenhurst is the original property in the award-winning THE PIG group of boutique hotels, nestled in the heart of the New Forest National Park in Hampshire. A beautifully relaxed country retreat set within a historic 1600s estate, the hotel is renowned for its kitchen garden philosophy, seasonal menus and genuine, unpretentious hospitality. With 26 unique bedrooms and a warm, informal atmosphere, THE PIG has built a loyal following among guests who value exceptional food, local produce and a laid-back luxury experience.
The work
- • Manage and lead the bar team of bartenders and bar staff day-to-day
- • Drive creative cocktail development, drawing inspiration from the hotel's kitchen garden and local suppliers
- • Maintain broad beverage expertise across cocktails, spirits, beers and wines
- • Oversee bar setup, mise en place and daily operational readiness
- • Develop staff knowledge through hands-on training and mentoring
- • Work hands-on behind the bar and on the floor during service
- • Ensure the bar consistently delivers the informal luxury and creativity synonymous with THE PIG brand
- • Support recruitment and performance management of the bar team
- • Stay ahead of industry trends to keep the bar programme fresh and relevant
This role is for you if…
- • You have proven experience as a Bar Manager or in an equivalent senior bar role
- • You are passionate about seasonal, garden-to-glass cocktail concepts and premium beverages
- • You lead by example on the floor and thrive in a hands-on, guest-facing role
- • You have a proactive, creative approach and a genuine enthusiasm for hospitality
- • You are excited by the idea of working within a property where food and drink culture is at the heart of everything
This role might not be for you if…
- • You prefer a purely back-of-house or non-guest-facing management role
- • You are not comfortable working evenings and weekends as part of your regular schedule
- • You find informal, countryside hospitality environments less appealing than urban hotel bars
- • You prefer rigid, traditional bar structures over a creative, evolving drinks programme