Bar Manager - W Lounge

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• Job Category
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  Food and Beverage & Culinary
• Location
  : 1 St James Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, EH1 3AX
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• Schedule
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  Full Time
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• Position Type
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  Management

We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique brand within Edinburgh. With W Edinburgh winning the coveted “Scottish Hotel of the Year 2025” award and entering the Forbes Travel Guide with a prestigious “Recommended” rating for 2026, now is the perfect time to join and take your career to the next level.

W Lounge is W Edinburgh’s social hub for guests and locals alike. Open from 11am until late, W Lounge showcases the best of Scottish produce in its food offering, complemented with innovative beverage concepts. Whether guests are coming for a cup of coffee, a lunch meeting, a casual dinner or cocktails, W Lounge is the perfect place to be. Situated on the 11th floor, the space offers unrivalled panoramic view across the city, making it one of the most beautiful places in Edinburgh to work and play.

The W Lounge Manager will have overall responsibility for directing the daily operation of the W Lounge, its financial performance, guest satisfaction and all aspects of talent management, both on the floor and behind the bar. This is a Head of Department role. This role is also responsible for the operation of the W Deck, our rooftop terrace open during the summer months when the weather is kind.

We are looking for someone who is energetic, loves to inspire their team to deliver exceptional service and is driven to succeed!

• Recruit and retain the best talent on the market
• Design, implement, and maintain the W Lounge’s policies and procedures
• Devise steps of service and train all staff accordingly
• Develop teamwork throughout your team as it grows
• Ensure compliance with all liquor laws and licensing
• Maintain food hygiene and sanitation standards
• Manage department budgets ensuring the maximization of profit while maintaining guest and employee satisfaction
• Work in collaboration with all heads of departments to ensure a successful overall operation
• Be a W brand ambassador, ensuring the brand’s voice is present in your interactions with guests and talent

• Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Natural leadership skills
• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
• Sophisticated communication skills
• Previous experience working in high-end, high-volume restaurants and/or bars
• At least three years of previous team management experience
• A positive mindset
• A genuine passion for working in hospitality

• World class training and development, including leadership development
• Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
• Bonus plan
• Enhanced holiday entitlement – starting at 31 days (including bank holidays) and increasing with length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Wellness and mental health programmes
• Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world!
• Discounts for your friends and family

W Edinburgh brings bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a façade featuring a winding steel ribbon – reflecting the city’s festival spirit – this 12-storey structure is the centerpiece of Edinburgh’s St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments.

This W hotel redefines the city’s hospitality landscape. Accordingly, it fuses the brand’s signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what’s new in design, fashion, music and culture.

The new W hotel accommodates guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 45 suites. While staying here, guests benefit from the brand’s signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.

A real highlight of this property is its rooftop bar and outdoor terrace, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Among the other noteworthy amenities are the W Lounge, a restaurant collaboration with…