At Zuma we are hiring a Regional Bar Manager – Italy to lead, inspire, and continue the elevation of our bar operations across the country. With three exceptional locations in Italy, our permanent flagship in Rome and our seasonal destinations in Porto Cervo and Capri, this role is pivotal in ensuring Zuma’s beverage DNA is upheld across all venues.
You will uphold our bar DNA, curating the guest journey while developing and empowering our talented bar teams.
What You Will Do

Lead and oversee bar operations across Rome, Porto Cervo, and Capri, ensuring consistency, profitability, and a Zuma standard guest experience
Curate and evolve cocktail and spirits lists, keeping Zuma at the forefront of innovation while maintaining brand DNA
Hire, coach, mentor, and develop the regions bar teams, ensuring succession planning and continuous growth
Implement training that uphold Zuma standards and empower teams to excel
Manage supplier relationships, purchasing, and quality control, negotiating rates that balance excellence and profitability
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and food safety standards across locations
Collaborate with restaurant leadership teams to deliver operational excellence
Act as a cultural ambassador for Zuma, driving engagement, passion, and pride across all Italian bar teams

What We’re Looking For

A proven leader with experience overseeing multiple bar operations, ideally in luxury or high-volume hospitality
Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, and global bar trends, with the creativity to keep Zuma ahead of the curve
Exceptional people leadership skills with a track record of building high-performing teams
Commercial acumen with experience in supplier negotiation, stock management, and profitability analysis
Fluent in English and Italian, with excellent communication and collaboration skills
Flexible and adaptable, comfortable leading both permanent and seasonal operations

Benefits

World-Class training, designed to inspire and educate
Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands
Family Meals are shared daily
Rewards + Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
Dining discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!

Our Commitment to Inclusivity
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applicants. If you require any assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let one of our Talent Acquisition team know.
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