Bar Manager

About Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars

About Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars is located next to Blackfriars Station in the heart of the City of London, within walking distance of St Paul’s Cathedral, Tate Modern and the South Bank. This Grade II listed five-star hotel stands on the historic site of King Henry VIII’s Bridewell Palace and features 205 stylish guestrooms and suites along with versatile meeting and event spaces.

Dining experiences include NYnLON, a sophisticated yet relaxed bistro bringing the flavours of New York dining culture to London with East Coast classics and seasonal produce, and Leaf and Cane, a vibrant late night bar with live sports screenings, karaoke nights, a dynamic calendar of social events, premium beers and a lively social atmosphere.

Colleagues have the opportunity to work in a distinctive historic setting while welcoming both international business travellers and leisure guests to central London.

About Leaf & Cane

Leaf & Cane is a lively late-night sports and karaoke bar in the heart of the City of London. It serves cocktails, premium draught beers, and a high-energy social atmosphere. With live sports, karaoke, and regular events, it’s built for fun nights and group gatherings.

Duties & Responsibilities related to the Bar Manager role

• Lead the day-to-day operations of Leaf & Cane, ensuring it remains a vibrant, premium destination and delivers an exceptional guest experience.
• Drive service excellence by maintaining high standards in beverage quality, presentation, and overall atmosphere.
• Manage, train, and inspire the bar team, fostering a culture of professionalism, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and curate an innovative drinks programme that reflects Leaf & Cane’s unique concept and keeps the offering fresh and exciting.
• Oversee all aspects of beverage service, ensuring consistency, quality, and operational efficiency across the venue.
• Control inventory and costs, manage supplier relationships, and implement strategies to maximize profitability without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with marketing and events teams to create and deliver engaging promotions and experiences that strengthen the brand and attract guests.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations while maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.

About you

You are an experienced hospitality professional with a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences. You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have a proven ability to lead and inspire a team. With strong knowledge of bar operations, mixology trends, and cost control, you combine creativity with commercial awareness. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and confident in managing both people and processes. A hands-on leader, you bring energy, professionalism, and a commitment to maintaining Leaf & Cane’s reputation as a premier late-night destination.

As an Bar Manager you will enjoy all the benefits Hyatt has to offer:

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
• Free meals on duty
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Uniform provided and laundered complimentary
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

At Hyatt, our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best. Guided by our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing, we create an environment where colleagues feel supported and empowered to grow.

With more than 1,450 hotels and all-inclusive resorts across over 80 countries, Hyatt offers opportunities to build your career within a global hospitality company featured in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.

At Hyatt, we open doors and turn jobs into careers. Here, individuality is celebrated, people are supported to thrive, and everyone is empowered to make a meaningful impact.

Next steps: Apply today for this Bar Manager role and start your journey at Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars!