Bar Manager

About ...At Sloane

The blend of discipline and chaos, exclusivity and electricity.

• At Sloane is the London chapter of the Costes story. Hidden in the heart of Chelsea, the bar is its heartbeat: intimate, glamorous, and alive. Here, service is precise but never stiff, and every detail — from the way a glass is placed to the tone of a greeting — matters.

It’s also a place where crowd curation is an art form
. Our bar attracts a beautifully eclectic mix — from long-time Chelsea regulars to artists, musicians, and cultural icons, djs create the soundtrack to nights that feel spontaneous yet perfectly orchestrated.

• At Sloane is an old-school bar for a modern generation — the kind of place where you don’t look at your phone, you look at people. A place of energy, elegance, and unexpected encounters. It’s not just about cocktails; it’s about connection.

As Bar Manager, you will set the tone of the house — be the link between precision and pleasure. You’ll oversee the full beverage journey across the bar, restaurant, lobby, minibar, and in-room dining, ensuring everything reflects the signature ...At Sloane feeling: sensual, seamless, and precise.

• Create an atmosphere that feels alive — seductive, elegant, and unmistakably ......At Sloane.
• Lead, train, and inspire a team that delivers flawless service with character and confidence.
• Maintain a culture of precision — detailed SOPs, daily briefings, and ongoing tastings to perfect every pour, gesture, and client interaction.
• Develop and refine beverage menus that blend artistry with intuition, sophistication with a hint of provocation.
• Personally engage with guests — anticipate desires, remember details, and make each encounter feel unique and effortless.
• Handle guest feedback with calm professionalism.
• Champion a standard of presentation and energy that turns service into theatre.
• Drive revenue through creative upselling and ensure guest satisfaction targets are met and exceeded.
• Ensure consistency of service standards across all beverage outlets, including minibar and in-room dining.

• Supervise all beverage operations across the property — bar, restaurant, minibar, and lobby.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and Restaurant Manager to ensure a unified, flawless guest journey.
• Monitor performance and feedback, ensuring consistency across every touchpoint.
• Uphold full compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations — applying the same discipline you apply to service.
• Prepare reports, budgets, and KPIs — blending creativity with commercial instinct.
• Manage cost control, inventory, and stock rotation in line with budget and forecast targets.
• Analyse financial data and guest feedback to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support the planning and execution of promotional events and brand activations.

• Lead with obsession for detail — constant training, feedback, and refinement.
• Build a solid team that embodies the ...At Sloane philosophy: professional yet natural, serious yet seductive.
• Conduct regular tastings, workshops, and performance reviews to continuously sharpen knowledge and confidence.
• Maintain impeccable grooming, posture, and energy standards throughout the team.
• Participate actively in recruitment, induction, and career development to retain and nurture talent.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and effective rostering to meet business needs while managing labour costs.

• A bar professional from a luxury lifestyle property — ideally with a background in Parisian or design-led hospitality.
• Fluent in English;
  French is a strong advantage.
• Holder of a Personal License.
• Deep knowledge of spirits, wines, and champagne (WSET Level 3 preferred).
• A natural host — magnetic, composed, and effortlessly engaging.
• Financially astute, operationally precise, and artistically inspired.
• Experienced in leading, training, and developing high-performing teams.
• Calm under pressure, detail-obsessed, and always impeccable.
• A sound understanding of UK Health & Safety, Licensing, and GDPR compliance requirements.

• Competitive Salary Based on…