Bar Manager - Luxury Beach Club in Greece - Summer 2026
Bar Manager - Luxury Beach Club in Greece - Summer 2026
Seasonal Contract | May - October 2026 | Zakynthos, Greece
About The Peligoni Club
The Peligoni Club is a family-run members club on the beautiful island of Zakynthos, Greece. Each summer, we bring together a vibrant team of talented, energetic, and passionate people who create unforgettable holidays for our guests. Our bars are a core part of the clubs atmosphere - from sun-drenched poolside drinks to relaxed afternoon rosé, lively happy hours and evening events. With multiple bars and a diverse weekly programme, our bar team shapes the rhythm of the club from morning to night.
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on Bar Manager to oversee our bar operations for the 2026 season. You’ll bring energy, leadership, and a guest-first mindset to ensure the bar team consistently delivers the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere The Peligoni Club is known for.
This is a dynamic, fast-paced, guest-facing role suited to an ambitious hospitality professional who loves developing a team, enjoys creating memorable drinks experiences, and thrives in a seasonal environment where no two days are alike. You will inspire your team, drive quality, support club events, and help create the kind of holiday moments our guests return for year after year.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day running of all bar operations, ensuring consistently high service standards.
- Train, develop, and motivate the bar team throughout the season.
- Deliver clear briefings before every service and event.
- Brief staff before every service and event, ensuring expectations and standards are clear.
- Work closely with the Events and F&B teams on weekly events, weddings and special event weeks.
- Ensure all drinks meet Peligoni standards - consistent, efficient, beautifully presented.
- Maintain excellent hygiene and organisation across all bar areas.
- Manage stock levels, rotation, ordering, and waste control.
- Respond to guest queries professionally, and with a guest-first mindset.
- Support restaurant teams during meal services.
- Manage rota planning with awareness of peaks and labour costs.
- Help plan bar promotions to elevate guest experience and increase sales.
- Act as a club keyholder when required, including closing responsibilities.
About You
You will be someone who is:
- Energetic, confident, and passionate about hospitality and different drinks.
- A natural hands-on leader who enjoys developing a team.
- Calm under pressure and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
- Creative, with a flair for cocktail development.
- A strong communicator who builds positive relationships with guests and colleagues.
- Flexible and adaptable - ready to embrace the rhythm of a busy Mediterranean season.
- A team player with a strong work ethic and a sense of fun.
Essential Requirements
- Proven leadership experience in a high-volume bar or restaurant.
- Strong cocktail, spirits, wine, and beer knowledge.
- Experience training and developing teams.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a guest-first mindset.
- Highly organised, proactive, and adaptable.
- Understanding of EPOS operating systems.
- Creative flair for cocktail design.
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (required).
- First Aid Certificate (desirable).
- WSET Level 2 or 3 (desirable).
Why Join Us
A summer at The Peligoni Club offers the chance to do what you love in a beautiful Mediterranean setting. You’ll help create the atmosphere our guests return for year after year, work with a fun and supportive team, and enjoy a summer you’ll never forget.