Venue Manager Rooftop

Rooftop Venue Manager

• £43,000 per year (incl. Tronc)
• Additional Tips & Benefits
• Full-time
• Kings Cross
• Midnight finish

Work with unparalleled views on our 11th‑floor rooftop bar in central London! Seasonal work – April to October – with opportunities to start earlier and transfer within the hotel’s restaurants and bars after the season.

We are defined by our richness of personality, diversity of background and lifestyle. At the cultural heartbeat of The Standard are our team who bring to life our spaces, engage with our guests and vibrate social energy, day and night across our bars, restaurants, event and guest spaces.

The Rooftop is an open‑air bar and terrace that turns the London skyline into the perfect backdrop for great drinks, food and music. Open to guests and visitors throughout the summer and hired out for private and music events, The Rooftop is the summer stage for striking parties and performances at The Standard.

As Rooftop Manager, you will manage the team and service to ensure everything runs smoothly. Your excellent knowledge of food and drinks, passion for service, strong experience in restaurant operations, order of service and guest experience will combine to create an engaging and inspiring environment that will lead and train your team to deliver an exceptional experience.

Finally, you will be a host to our guests, adding a touch of personality and theatre to their experience, and making our guests feel welcome whilst they visit The Standard; so you will need to be highly social, upbeat and friendly; confident and can handle pressure well; thrive in a busy, high‑energy environment and manage multiple tasks and guests with ease.

‘Standard People’ are at the heart of our brand; vivid, dynamic, and engaging. Prior experience as a Venue Manager in a similar restaurant or bar is essential for this role. You will also have an uncompromised and natural flair for service and be able to build genuine relationships with guests. You will also need:

• Prior experience as a Restaurant Manager, Bar Manager or Venue Manager ideally gained in a similar high‑quality restaurant or bar pop‑up, or the ‘Lifestyle’ or boutique hotel sector
• Highly motivated and pro‑active; act with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
• Strong knowledge of and interest in exceptional food, drinks, service, and guest experience
• Excellent understanding and experience in restaurant operations
• Strong experience and interest in training teams to deliver exceptional service and maintain consistent standards
• Display a passionate, fun, and enthusiastic approach to work to inspire and motivate the team, and create an enjoyable, cohesive, and supportive working environment
• Experience with HR procedures, training & development, and compliance
• Full‑time availability, flexible Monday‑Sunday

We are defined by our richness of personality and diversity of background and lifestyle so if you think you have what it takes to be our Rooftop Manager we’d love to hear from you!

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing employment.

• Meals on duty
• 28 Days Holiday rising to 33 days with service
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)
• Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)
• Employee Assistance Programme with Well‑being service
• Membership to Headspace Meditation app
• Discount platform including GYM
• Worldwide Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage platform
• Employee & Family Rates across all Standard and Bunkhouse properties
• In‑house Experience Programme
• F&B Discounts ranging from 25–50%
• Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000
• Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training
• Season Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work Scheme
• Social Committee with regular monthly social activities