At The Broadcaster, our bar sits at the heart of the guest experience. From terrace drinks in the sun to large-scale events, busy dining services and late-night cocktails, our bars support every moment of the day.
We’re looking for a Bar Manager who enjoys leading from the front. Someone who can build confident teams, deliver great service, and keep operations running smoothly across a dynamic environment.
The Broadcaster operates six internal bars, a seasonal terrace bar, and supports a wide range of private and external events. This role requires someone who thrives in that variety, comfortable moving between service leadership, team development, and the operational detail that keeps everything working behind the scenes.
Some services will feel fast and high-energy, others more measured. The right person understands how to manage that; keeping teams engaged, standards high, and wage costs controlled.
Building a confident, motivated team that delivers warm, efficient service
Coaching bartenders to grow their product knowledge, service style, and confidence on the floor
Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development of the bar team
Creating a positive, organised environment where teams know what great looks like
Leading busy services from the floor and supporting the team when the pressure rises
Ensuring bar service supports both the restaurant floor and wider guest experience
Understanding that at times the bar functions as a service bar for dining, while remaining visible to guests
Maintaining high presentation standards across all bar spaces
Overseeing operations across six internal bars and a seasonal terrace bar
Supporting private events, large bookings, and external pop-ups
Preparing teams for different service styles, from busy restaurant service to event-led environments
Working closely with the wider management team to ensure smooth delivery across the venue
Managing stock control, ordering, deliveries, and stocktakes
Monitoring beverage GP and identifying opportunities to improve performance
Managing rotas to balance team wellbeing, service levels, and wage targets
Ensuring all licensing, health & safety, and compliance standards are upheld
Supporting menu launches, product training, and seasonal changes
Collaborating with managers across the restaurant, events, and operations teams
Confidently using systems including POS, reservations platforms, and reporting tools
Taking responsibility for opening and closing procedures
Playing an active role in creating a positive culture within the management team
Experience managing busy bar operations in a quality hospitality environment
A natural team developer who enjoys coaching and building confidence in others
Someone calm and organised who can manage changing levels of demand
Strong understanding of bar operations, stock control, and beverage GP
Confident running service while maintaining a positive presence on the floor
Comfortable working with multiple teams and departments across a large venue
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who cares about great hospitality, enjoys developing people, and takes pride in building a bar team that guests and colleagues trust.
A supportive management team and opportunities to develop your leadership skills
Staff food and refreshments while on shift
Group dining discounts across our restaurants
An extra day of holiday for each year of service (up to 5 years)
The chance to grow within a multi-site hospitality group
If you enjoy building strong teams, delivering great service, and being part of a venue where bars, dining, and events all come together, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re Open House, the independent team behind some of London’s favourite neighbourhood pubs, bars, and dining rooms. Our venues represent a modern approach to casual dining, drinking, and socialising, and we warmly welcome you in to enjoy quality focused food and drink in beautifully designed, timeless spaces.
