Bar Manager (Paros, Greece)

Who we are

Kenshō Hotels & Villas, the award-winning boutique hospitality brand born in Mykonos, is expanding its story to the island of Paros. Renowned for redefining Cycladic luxury through design, gastronomy, and heartfelt service, Kenshō is now creating a new haven of relaxation and inspiration on one of Greece’s most authentic and beautiful islands.

We are seeking passionate, talented, and dedicated professionals who share our philosophy of excellence, creativity, and genuine hospitality. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a visionary project that combines the elegance of Kenshō with the natural charm of Paros.

If you’re ready to grow your career within a dynamic team and contribute to an exceptional new chapter in luxury hospitality, we invite you to explore our open positions and join us on this exciting journey.

About the Role

As the Bar Manager of our signature Restaurant & Bar, you are the driving force behind an elevated beverage program that reflects the essence of a luxury dining destination. You oversee the full operation of the bar, leading the team, curating the cocktail identity, managing financial performance and ensuring every beverage served meets world-class standards.

You shape the guest experience at the bar through creativity, consistency, and service excellence, while ensuring operational discipline, cost efficiency and flawless execution. As a leader, you inspire and mentor bartenders and bar backs, foster a culture of hospitality, and collaborate closely with the Restaurant Manager, Sommelier and Executive Chef to deliver a memorable and cohesive culinary journey.

Main Responsibilities

• Bar Operations & Guest Experience

• Lead and manage the full bar operation, ensuring exceptional product quality, service

• consistency, and guest satisfaction.

• Engage with guests, providing tailored recommendations and luxury-level personalization.

• Ensure flawless beverage preparation, presentation, and service standards.

• Maintain a refined bar ambiance and uphold premium hospitality values.

• Menu Development & Beverage Innovation

• Develop seasonal cocktail menus, signature beverages, and premium activations aligned

• with the flagship restaurant concept.

• Maintain precise recipe guidelines, preparation standards, and portion controls for all

• beverages.

• Collaborate with marketing and F&B leadership to support events, pop-ups, pairings,

• signature nights, and brand activations.

• Team Leadership & Training

• Train, coach, and evaluate bartenders and bar backs on mixology, beverage knowledge,

• service techniques, and standards.

• Participate in scheduling, onboarding, and performance management for the bar team.

• Foster a culture of creativity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Inventory, Cost Control & Supplier Management

• Manage bar inventory, stock rotation, ordering processes, and supplier relationships.

• Implement cost-control measures, monitor beverage KPIs, minimize wastage, and

• support financial targets.

• Ensure proper maintenance of bar equipment, tools, and glassware.

• Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to health & safety regulations, licensing laws, and internal SOPs.

• Maintain strict hygiene compliance and proper alcohol service standards.

• Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a leadership position within a premium or luxury bar

• environment.

• Fluent in English, additional languages considered a strong advantage.

• Professional appearance and refined communication style.

• Flexibility for shift-based schedules (evenings, events, activations).

• Strong operational discipline and attention to detail.

• Technical Skills

• Advanced mixology knowledge and ability to design innovative beverage concepts.

• Strong understanding of stock management, beverage costing, and operational efficiency.

• Familiarity with POS systems and bar management tools.

• Expertise in recipe development, portion control, and beverage presentation.

• Soft Skills

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and manage a diverse bar

• team.

• Confident communicator with a guest-centric mindset.

• Luxury-level presentation and professional demeanor.

• Ability to thrive under pressure and maintain high standards during peak service.

• Benefits

• Competitive salary in line with market standards and professional experience

• Company-provided accommodation and daily meals to support employee wellbeing