Bar Manager, Portarlington

Overview Ballyfin is a 5‑star luxury country house hotel in the heart of Ireland at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. In 2024 Ballyfin is one of only two Irish properties to be awarded 3 Michelin Keys by the Michelin Guide. The Ballyfin Estate spans 614 acres and houses 20 bedrooms plus a private gardener’s cottage.

Skills and Attributes

Attention to Detail

Exceptional Customer Service

Excellent leadership skills

Description This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our unique 5‑star luxury environment. This is a permanent role, 5 days over 7 days.

In conjunction with the senior F&B leaders, this position has responsibility for the smooth and efficient running of our beverage service in both our bar and lounge areas throughout the hotel. It may also require assisting in the dining room where required.

Main duties&responsibilities include (but not limited to:)

Work closely with and provide leadership to bartenders/mixologist, whilst maintaining and elevating beverage offerings

Keep up to date on daily menus and wine offerings to make suitable recommendations and answer guest queries

Maintain traceability of beverages, ensuring correct posting to rooms and proper equipment usage

Complete stocktakes as required

Ensure bar and pre‑dinner station is set (assist where required) and appropriate glassware and equipment are available and polished

Ensure menus are up to date, in good order, priced correctly with correct grammar and presentation

Plan, organise, control and review service systems to provide the best beverage service to guests

Ensure F&B team maintains high quality service to restaurant, bar and lounge patrons

Assist with opening and/or closing duties following all standards and procedures

Share knowledge with and train other staff on beverages, food, cheese and wine offers

Support the sommelier in organising the cellar, wine fridges and wine stocktake

Conduct wine and/or whiskey tastings with guests as required

Communicate effectively with all team members, promoting good working relationships and a positive culture

Desired Experience / Attributes:

Fluent English with strong communication skills

Professional, well‑groomed and presentable

Excellent knowledge of food&beverage including wine, whiskey, cocktails

A personable, charismatic and well‑rounded hotelier with supervisory&leadership experience within a luxury hotel background

A culture creator that understands the importance and value of people and how to create a workplace where staff are valued equally to guests

A great team player who can motivate and lead staff members

Meet the Food&Beverage Team Ballyfin, Co. Laois

Ballyfin Demesne is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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