Job Description

Bar Supervisor / Bar Manager

Artist Residence Penzance

Artist Residence Penzance is a relaxed, characterful boutique hotel, bar and restaurant on Chapel Street. At the heart of the house is

The Cornish Barn Lounge, Bar & Restaurant

-- a warm, welcoming space for guests and locals to enjoy great drinks, good food, and easy, unpretentious hospitality.

We're looking for a

Bar Supervisor / Bar Manager

who loves people, loves drinks, and loves creating a great atmosphere. Someone friendly, down-to-earth, cheery and calm -- who naturally makes guests feel welcome and ensures everyone has a great time.

Alongside leading the bar, this role also includes

House Manager / Duty Manager

shifts on quieter evenings or when supporting the wider team. It's a great fit for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in what they do, and is happy holding the house when needed.

The Role

This is a

hands-on, on-the-floor role

where you'll spend most of your time behind the bar or out with guests -- setting the tone, keeping things flowing, and making sure the house feels warm, lively, and well looked after.

On busier evenings, you'll focus on leading the bar and team. On quieter shifts, you'll take on a broader hosting role -- welcoming guests, supporting check-ins, and making sure everyone feels looked after.

What you'll be doing:

Running the bar with warmth, energy, and a big smile Making and serving

great cocktails and drinks

, consistently and with care Creating a relaxed, inviting ambience -- from music and lighting to pace of service Welcoming guests, seating tables, and proactively serving when things are quieter Supporting guest check-ins and handling guest questions when acting as Duty Manager Leading and supporting the team to keep service smooth and friendly Managing bar stock and ordering to keep quality high and waste low Making sure drinks are presented consistently and to standard Completing end-of-shift duties, including cash-ups, close-downs, and adding house accounts correctly Leaving the building clean, safe, and ready for the next day

About You

You're naturally warm, friendly, and confident -- the kind of person guests enjoy chatting to. You care about drinks that are

well made rather than showy

, and you love creating an atmosphere where people feel relaxed, welcome, and happy to stay for another round.

You take pride in your work, enjoy leading by example, and understand that great hospitality is as much about

how people feel

as what's in the glass.

This role would suit you if you:

Have solid bar experience, ideally with some supervisory responsibility Love cocktails, drinks, and good service (without being pretentious) Are organised, reliable, and happy taking responsibility Enjoy leading a team while staying hands-on Are comfortable supporting wider house operations when needed Stay calm, positive, and friendly -- even on busy nights

Why Work With Us

Artist Residence Penzance is a small, independent business with heart. We value warmth, personality, pride, and

good judgement

, and we want our houses to feel as good to work in as they do to visit.

This role offers

variety, responsibility, and plenty of guest interaction

, in a place where standards matter but hospitality always comes first.

What we offer:

A friendly, supportive working environment A varied role with real responsibility, without unnecessary hierarchy The chance to shape the feel and standards of the bar A close-knit team that takes pride in the house Staff meals while on shift Discounts on food, drink, and hotel stays across Artist Residence locations
If you love great drinks, warm hospitality, and creating spaces where people genuinely enjoy being, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 46 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Discounted or free food Employee discount
Application question(s):

What attracts you to this role at Artist Residence Penzance? Tell us about a time you helped create a great atmosphere for guests What does a "great drink" mean to you? This role sometimes involves holding the house on quieter shifts. How do you feel about taking responsibility and working independently? How do you keep service friendly and organised when the bar gets busy? Tell us about your experience managing stock or ordering behind the bar
Work Location: In person