Front Bar Lead - Hereford

Role Overview

You will lead the Front Bar day‑to‑day, driving pace, consistency, and team performance. This is a floor‑based leadership role requiring strong control during busy service and the ability to deliver results in real time across both daytime and evening operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the team during service and set the pace

• Maintain control during peak periods

• Manage queues and customer flow

• Deliver consistent drinks quality under pressure

• Oversee daytime coffee/iced drinks/gelato service

• Transition the bar into evening cocktail service

• Ensure compliance with licensing requirements

• Maintain organisation, cleanliness, and stock readiness

• Support and direct team members throughout the shift

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in high‑volume hospitality

• Confident leading a section or small team

• Strong front‑of‑house presence

• Experience across both coffee and bar environments

• Solid cocktail knowledge

• Able to work at pace and make decisions quickly

• Comfortable with both daytime and evening shifts

• Responsible alcohol retailing qualification (or willingness to obtain)

What This Role Is Not

• Not a Head Barista role

• Not a cocktail‑only bar manager role

• Not a passive or supervisory position

• Not suited to slower‑paced environments

Pay & Benefits

• £29,000 – £32,000 depending on experience

• Performance bonus up to £3,000

• Tips/tronc

• Staff perks and development opportunities

If this role sounds of interest to you, don’t hesitate — apply today.

Contact us about this vacancy
Recruiter: Kat Kantorova
WhatsApp number: 07548 963 089
Email: kat.kantorova@pineapple-recruitment.co.uk

Pineapple Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of our client and are acting as Recruitment Agency.