Bar Supervisor

Role Overview

The Kingsley is seeking a Bar Supervisor to join its bar team in Cork. This is a hands-on hospitality position within an innovative food and beverage environment, with a strong emphasis on team growth, succession planning, and staff development.

Availability

The role requires flexibility to work different shifts across weekdays and/or weekends, based on operational requirements.

What You Will Do

• Deliver a polished, friendly, and consistent guest experience at all times.
• Keep food and beverage service running efficiently by taking and processing orders accurately.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation across the café, breakfast, dinner, and service areas.
• Handle payments and operate the till/POS system correctly.
• Assist the wider food and beverage team with day-to-day duties during peak periods.
• Follow food safety and hygiene procedures at all times.
• Support health and safety standards for both guests and team members, and escalate any concerns or breaches.
• Supervise service delivery on the floor.
• Ensure customer service remains at a very high standard.
• Coach and train team members through on-the-job support and buddy systems.
• Provide cocktail training and development to the team.
• Address guest complaints professionally and work to reduce repeat issues.
• Manage alcohol service responsibly and safely.
• Support the wellbeing and morale of the team.
• Use property management and operational systems such as Micros, Opera, and Alkimii.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a comparable hospitality or bar supervision role.
• Strong knowledge of food, beverages, wine, and liqueurs.
• Practical experience making cocktails.
• Excellent customer-facing and interpersonal abilities.
• Genuine enthusiasm for hospitality.
• A qualification in food and beverage or a related area is preferred.
• Intermediate computer and IT skills.
• Experience supervising people and leading a team.
• Ability to organise, plan, and run events.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland is essential.
• High standards of personal grooming and presentation.
• HACCP training is required.
• RSA training is required.

Benefits

• Company-funded education and training programmes.
• Up to 50% discount on dining.
• Reduced rates on accommodation for family and friends.
• Discounts on spa treatments and products.
• Access to health clubs.
• Staff dining facilities.
• On-site staff parking.

Additional Information

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with a high-performing food and beverage team in a role where development and long-term progression are valued.