Bar Manager

At Ottolenghi, we're known for vibrant food, busy delis, and restaurants full of energy, but what really matters is our people. We create environments where teams feel supported, take pride in what they do, and deliver a genuinely warm experience to every guest.

Ottolenghi Edinburgh marks an exciting new chapter for us, our first restaurant in Scotland. Opening in autumn 2026, this will be a vibrant, busy restaurant with a genuine commitment to fresh, seasonal produce and sustainability at its heart.

• Lead, inspire, and develop a passionate bar team, creating a positive culture built on collaboration, respect, and continuous learning.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the bar, ensuring consistently high standards of service, presentation, cleanliness, and organisation.
• Manage stock control, ordering, supplier relationships, inventory, and waste to achieve agreed GP and cost targets.
• Collaborate closely with chefs, managers, and front-of-house colleagues to maintain the highest quality of food, service, and atmosphere.
• Take ownership of training and development, supporting individual growth
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by ensuring warm, knowledgeable, and efficient service at every stage of the guest journey.
• Ensure full compliance with licensing laws, food safety, health and safety, and all company policies and procedures.

• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wines, beers, and beverage trends, with experience developing seasonal drinks menus.
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
• Calm, organised, and confident working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

• Previous experience in a similar role within a premium hospitality environment.
• Excellent cocktail knowledge and beverage expertise.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness.
• Exceptional guest service and communication skills.
• Confident decision-making and problem-solving under pressure.

• 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount
• Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts
• Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral
• Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef’s Academy workshops, and access to external courses
• A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated
• Enhanced Parental Pay after two years’ service
• A special birthday treat to celebrate your day
• Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen
• A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued

If you care about great food, great people, and doing things properly, we'd love to hear from you.