Bar Manager - An Chúirt Hotel

Bar Manager - An Chúirt Hotel
Lead the bar. Develop the team. Be part of something special.
An Chúirt Hotel is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Bar Manager to join our team and play a key role in the continued development of our bar operation.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about hospitality, enjoys leading a team and takes pride in delivering a warm, professional experience for every guest.
At An Chúirt Hotel, we believe great hospitality starts with great people. We are looking for someone who will bring energy, leadership and fresh ideas to the role, while helping us build a strong and positive bar team.
About this role
As Bar Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the bar, ensuring consistently high standards across service, guest experience, team performance and bar operations.
You will lead from the front, supporting and developing your team while creating an atmosphere where both guests and staff feel welcome and valued.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing the day-to-day operation of the bar
Leading, motivating and developing the bar team
Maintaining consistently high standards of service and presentation
Ensuring excellent guest experiences from arrival through to departure
Managing stock, ordering and controlling costs
Supporting effective staff scheduling and deployment
Ensuring compliance with licensing, health & safety and company procedures
Training and mentoring team members to help them reach their potential
Working closely with the wider hotel management team
Helping to develop the bar offering, service standards and overall guest experience
Driving a positive, professional and enjoyable team culture
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a confident and approachable hospitality professional who can take ownership of the bar and inspire those around them.
You will ideally have:
Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within a busy bar or hospitality environment
Strong leadership and communication skills
A genuine passion for hospitality and customer service
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to remain calm and professional in a busy environment
A positive attitude and a hands-on approach
Good commercial awareness, including stock and cost control
A willingness to train, develop and support team members
The ability to work well as part of the wider hotel management team
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who cares about people, takes pride in what they do and wants to build something they can be proud of.
Why Join An Chúirt Hotel?
This is more than simply a Bar Manager position.
An Chúirt Hotel is a great place to develop your hospitality career, and we want the successful candidate to have the opportunity to grow with us.
You will have the opportunity to make your mark on the bar operation, develop your team and work alongside an experienced hotel team in one of Donegal's most welcoming hospitality environments.
We value initiative, hard work and a willingness to learn, and we are committed to supporting the right person in their continued career development.
If you are ready to take the next step in your hospitality career and would love the opportunity to lead our bar team, we would love to hear from you.
Apply Now
Please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your experience and why you would be a great fit for the role at An Chúirt Hotel.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Proven experience as a Bar Manager or in a similar supervisory role within a bar operation.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to deliver a high standard of professional guest service.
- Strong understanding of bar operations and development.
- Ability to train and develop bar staff.
Desired criteria
- Enthusiastic and motivated approach to work.
- Passion for the hospitality industry.
- Ability to contribute fresh ideas to the bar operation.
Skills needed for this job opportunity
Hospitality
Bar Skills
Leadership
Communication





