Assistant Bar & Lounge Manager

The Midland; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms

Recognition scheme - vouchers

Talent referral scheme

Thank You Week

Wellbeing Calendar

Ongoing training programmes

Job summary

Leonardo Hotels is seeking an Assistant Bar & Lounge Manager at The Midland in Manchester. You’ll lead the bar and lounge team to deliver exceptional guest experiences and keep the department running like clockwork.

Be visible on the floor, set KPIs, manage rotas in advance, and identify training opportunities to build a future with Leonardo Hotels across the UK & Europe. Join a welcoming team that values belonging, wellbeing, and progression.

Qualifications

• Be yourself!
• Lead by example and let your personality shine through
• Be visible on the floor, so that the team knows you’ve got their backs
• Ensure KPIs are set and support the team in achieving these
• Lead regular team meetings – not only will this help with building relationships but a coffee chat goes a long way!
• Complete and issue rotas in advance – life/work balance is important, your team need to be able to make plans outside of work too
• Identify any training opportunities – we want you and your team to build a future with Leonardo Hotels

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the bar & lounge team to deliver guest‑centric service.
• Set and monitor KPIs and ensure the team achieves them.
• Manage rota planning and shift coverage in advance.
• Identify and develop training opportunities for progression.

Skills

People leadership

Guest service

Team management

Rotas planning

Training opportunities

Job description

LMM - The Midland is Limited Edition, which is a collection of distinctive hotels that have their own characters. Our diverse and friendly teams focus on delivering exceptional guest care, ensuring every guest feels welcomed. Limited Edition is a part of the Leonardo Hotels portfolio.

As an Assistant Bar & Lounge Manager, you’ll keep your department running like clockwork and lead your team to ensure our guests have an incredible experience with us. Take a deep breath because you’ll be stepping into a busy role! You’ll think creatively to offer first‑class customer service and go above and beyond to deliver the best possible experiences for our guests.

If you’re our ideal Bar Manager, you will:

• Be yourself!
• Lead by example and let your personality shine through
• Be visible on the floor, so that the team knows you’ve got their backs
• Ensure KPIs are set and support the team in achieving these
• Lead regular team meetings – not only will this help with building relationships but a coffee chat goes a long way!
• Complete and issue rotas in advance – life/work balance is important, your team need to be able to make plans outside of work too
• Identify any training opportunities – we want you and your team to build a future with Leonardo Hotels

Some of the perks our Assistant Bar & Lounge Manager could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Talent referral scheme
• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
• Wellbeing Calendar
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Why come join us as a Assistant Bar & Lounge Manager?

We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Once you join a Limited Edition, you’re part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland. Our regular Learning Bites, "Come Join Us Guest Care" training and well‑being webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top‑notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!

At Leonardo Hotels, our vision is very simple:

to be the first choice for everyone who values genuine hospitality! We are a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We partner with social enterprises to change attitudes towards disability, and provide opportunities ensuring everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work.