Bar Manager

The Porto Platanias Hotels & Resorts Group operates in Crete, developing and managing 5-star hotel properties that offer high standards of hospitality, with a strong focus on authentic Cretan hospitality.

At Porto Platanias Hotels & Resorts, we cultivate a passion for tourism and make meaningful investments in our people. We create career opportunities within a modern working environment that promotes professional development and supports a healthy work–life balance.

Bar Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the organization and effective operation of the assigned bars, ensuring the smooth delivery of daily activities
• Supervise service standards and beverage preparation, ensuring a consistently high level of guest satisfaction
• Oversee the beverage selection and presentation, introducing new cocktail ideas and seasonal proposals that enhance the bar offering
• Evaluate daily sales, revenue and operating results, identifying opportunities to improve performance and increase profitability
• Manage beverage costs and stock levels, ensuring accurate inventory records, appropriate product consumption and minimal losses
• Oversee the ordering and replenishment of beverages and supplies, working closely with the Procurement Department to ensure product availability
• Plan staff requirements, prepare work schedules and organize daily responsibilities in line with occupancy levels and operational demands
• Direct and support the bar team, ensuring proper onboarding, continuous training and consistent performance throughout the season
• Ensure the appropriate handling and maintenance of bar equipment, as well as the accurate operation of POS and payment systems
• Collaborate with the F&B Manager on the development of sales strategies, special offers and promotional activities
• Work in close coordination with restaurant teams and other hotel departments to ensure consistency across all Food & Beverage operations.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, personal hygiene and workplace safety, ensuring that all relevant procedures and legal requirements are followed
• Take an active role in managing guest relations, following up on feedback and resolving service-related issues
• Assess operational efficiency through regular performance reviews and implement improvements where necessary

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in bar operations, including previous responsibility in a managerial or supervisory role, ideally within a 4- or 5-star hotel environment
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team and managing the operational requirements of one or more bars
• In-depth knowledge of beverages, spirits, wines, cocktails and current developments in the bar industry
• Understanding of cost management, beverage pricing, stock control and inventory procedures
• Ability to plan staffing needs, organize shift rotations and coordinate seasonal personnel
• Strong management and decision-making skills, combined with effective communication and team leadership
• Commercial understanding and the ability to identify opportunities for improved sales and operational efficiency
• Very good command of English. Knowledge of additional foreign languages will be considered an advantage
• Familiarity with POS applications and systems used for sales, stock and inventory monitoring
• Responsible and professional approach, with attention to detail and a strong commitment to service quality
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including afternoon and evening shifts, in accordance with the hotel's operating schedule

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development within the Group
• Participation in training programs and professional development initiatives
• Accommodation provided, where required
• Three meals per day at the staff restaurant