Sabine Venue Director

As Venue Director you will assume responsibility for the overall management, control and administration of all bars, cellar and other supporting areas within Sabine Rooftop Bar. Ensuring that all areas operate to the specified standards of the hotel and department whilst adhering to company and statutory regulations. You will be responsible for reviewing, evaluating, planning and acting so that the department achieves its targets; and that both internal and external customer's receive quality service.,

• To have full operational knowledge of the preparation, storage and service of all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and bar food items.
• Ensure that cellar management arrangements and duties (including maintenance of dispensing equipment), are conducted effectively and safely. Assist with periodic stocktaking procedures.
• Review competitor activity and market trends and make suggestions to keep ahead of 'the curve'
• Frequent review of performance to identify opportunities for growth
• Financial accountability and control of all operating costs in line with set targets
• Assist with planning and organising of special functions/seasonal events/projects.
• Ensure effective team communication flows throughout the bar
  
  Confident, energetic & positive approach to work
• Positive and passionate focus on food and beverage service - with a flair for hospitality
• Experience in leading a team with the ability to be flexible and agile
• Previous P&L accountability and evidence of commercial acumen; entrepreneurial spirit
• ability to effectively switch between being the leader and a team player according to the situation at hand
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Willing to work evenings and weekends as required, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

The Sabine Rooftop Bar is a sophisticated garden sanctuary with a modern vibe located in the terrace of the Leonardo Royal Hotel St Pauls. Guests can expect to be transported from the busy life of London streets and enjoy the beautiful views of St Pauls. The Sabine offers something for everyone from after-work drinks to weekend lounging with an array of elegant and refreshing cocktails and bar snacks. The Sabine Rooftop Bar is part of the Leonardo Hotels brand, which operates over 50 hotels across the UK & Ireland, with plans for major expansion over the years; there's never been a more exciting time to join us! Why come join us? We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Once you're part of the team, you're part of the Leonardo community and it's our role to keep you at the top of your game as a Head of Department (HOD)! Our HODs hold key team leadership roles, so we support your management skills with our "People Programme" and "Passion 4 People Leonardo Culture" workshops. To develop vital business and people skills we offer an 8-month "Fast Forward Programme", or if the time is right our longer-term "Accelerate Programme" will prepare you for your first DGM or Operations Manager role! "Accelerate" develops your abilities and expertise at Leonardo Hotels, along with an Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) certificate and membership of the Institute of Hospitality (IoH). With our support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you'll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality


• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe: get planning that city break you've been dreaming of!
• Company-wide recognition scheme: for being your fabulous self, you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Meals on duty
• Talent referral scheme: earn yourself a bonus for recommending a friend to join us
• We love to get together and celebrate: we regularly host Thank You Week (your hotel could have anything from ice cream trucks to pizza parties) and every year we get dressed up in our fanciest threads to host our Employee Awards Celebration
• The important stuff: access to the Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance and Wellbeing Support
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression