Bar Manager

Company Description

Ballyfin is a 5 Star luxury country house hotel in the heart of Ireland at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains.

The Estate spans 614 acres and is full of history, tranquility and great natural beauty. With only 20 Bedrooms, and a private one bedroom Gardeners Cottage, the house has long been admired as the most lavish Regency mansion in Ireland. Having opened in May 2011 after 8 years of restoration, we offer the very best of Irish hospitality in the most beautiful surroundings imaginable.

Our 5 star luxury property offers the perfect place for a break from the modern world and offers discretion and privacy like few other destinations.

Ballyfin Demesne is only one of two properties in Ireland who have been awarded Three Michelin Keys. In 2024, our Executive Head Chef Richard Picard-Edwards was successful in gaining Ballyfin's first Michelin Star which we have proudly retained in 2025/2026.  

Job 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 our dining room where required.

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

• To work closely with and provide leadership to our bartenders/mixologist, whilst maintaining and elevating our beverage offerings
• Ensure you are up to date on the daily menus and wine offerings to ensure you can make suitable recommendations and answer any guest questions and queries
• To keep traceability of all the beverages, make sure they are posted onto the correct room and to ensure the equipment is controlled and properly used
• Complete stocktakes as and when required
• Ensure the bar and pre-dinner station is set (assist where required) and the appropriate glassware and equipment are available and polished
• Make sure all menus are up to date, in good order and priced correctly showing the correct grammar and presentation.
• Plan, organise, control and review all service and systems to provide the best possible beverage service to guests.
• Ensures that F&B team consistently maintain a high level of quality service to restaurant, bar and lounge patrons
• Assist with opening and/or closing duties following all standards and procedures in place
• Share with and train other staff member’s knowledge on beverage, food, cheese and wine by the glass offerings.
• Support our sommelier in organising the Cellar, wine fridges, and wine stocktake.
• Conduct wine and/or whiskey tastings with guests as and when required
• Communicate effectively with all team members, promoting good working relationships and creating a positive working environment and culture.

Qualifications

Desired Experience / Attributes:

• Fluent English with Strong Communication skills
• Professional, well-groomed and presentable
• Excellent knowledge of food & beverage including knowledge of wine/whiskey/Cocktails
• A personable, charismatic and well-rounded hotelier preferably 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 our people are of equal value as our guests
• A great team player that can motivate and lead staff members

Additional Information

• Please only apply if you are legally able to work in Ireland
• Excellent Employee Benefits on offer including generous service charge/gratuity policy
• Rural location and small property (21 bedrooms) so limited staff accommodation available which is a short distance from property.