Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£55,000 per annum

About the Role
We’re looking for a Bars Operations Manager to join the Green & Fortune leadership team, playing a key role in shaping and supporting bar operations across multiple London venues. At Green & Fortune, we take pride in the connections we make through the moments and memories we create.

As Bars Operations Manager, you will oversee day-to-day bar operations across multiple venues, ensuring consistent service standards and full compliance with licensing, health & safety, food hygiene, and responsible alcohol service standards. You will support Bar Managers through regular site visits, audits, and hands-on operational guidance, building strong relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and internal teams.

You will lead menu development and innovation by reviewing and implementing drinks menus and concepts, introducing seasonal and promotional beverage offerings, ensuring menus are accurately costed and aligned with commercial targets, and monitoring industry trends and competitor activity.

People management is a key aspect of this role. You will support recruitment, onboarding, and development of bar teams, coach and mentor Bar Managers and supervisors, promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, and teamwork, and drive engagement, performance, and retention across sites.

Financial responsibilities include managing margins, cost control, and overall bar profitability, overseeing stock ordering, inventory systems, and stock takes, reducing waste and improving purchasing efficiencies, and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and venue teams, with real influence over service quality, menus, and performance, in aspirational London venues.

Makers’ Benefits
Aviva DigiCare+ – Health checks, mental health & nutrition support, GP consultations, second medical opinions, legal & bereavement assistance, fitness programmes
Life Assurance – 2x your annual salary
Company Sick Pay – Up to 5 days after 1 year of service
Staff Discounts – 50% off in our restaurant and 25% off at our cafés
Holiday Allowance – Up to 33 days with length of service (an extra 3 days after 3 years and an additional 2 days after 5 years)
Volunteer Day – One paid day off each year to support a community or charity of your choice
Hospitality Essentials – Benefit Hub – Discounts on retail, groceries, gyms, and more
Cycle to Work Scheme
Refer a Friend Scheme – £150 for hourly-paid employees, £350 for managerial positions
Learning & Development – Access to our portal and further education through apprenticeship programmes
G&F Support Scheme Hospitality Action – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Our Story
Since 2008, our Makers have been creating exceptional hospitality across London's restaurants, cafés, bars, workplaces and event venues. From chefs and bartenders to event professionals and front-of-house teams, we're united by a passion for great food, genuine service and creating experiences people remember. Nearly 20 years on, that spirit still defines who we are: independent, hands-on, and committed to doing hospitality differently.

Committed to diversity, equality, and inclusivity, we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Our ESG Commitment
We embed sustainability and responsibility into everything we do, from reducing our environmental impact to supporting our people and local communities. Caring for our people, our communities, and the planet is part of everyday life at Green & Fortune, and every team member plays a role in this.

Experience
Proven experience managing bar operations across multiple venues with a strong focus on service standards and financial control. Experience in staff development, training, and recruitment. Skilled in managing POS, stock, payroll, and rostering systems. Proficient in Excel, menu writing, and P&L management.

Strong knowledge of licensing, health & safety, food hygiene, and responsible alcohol service compliance.

Demonstrated ability to develop innovative menus and create memorable event experiences.

About You
You operate with excellence, driving standards with diligence and financial acumen. You are a natural leader who manages managers and leads by example. You are a problem solver and strategic planner with a keen eye for detail and creative flair. You promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, and teamwork and are passionate about developing the best capabilities within your teams.

You thrive in aspirational London venues and enjoy working closely with senior leadership and venue teams to influence service quality, menus, and overall performance.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in hospitality management or related fields are desirable but not essential. A commitment to continuous learning and development is expected.