Assistant Bar Manager

TN United Kingdom; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Bar Manager to support the efficient running of their bar department. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a vibrant environment, where you will assist in managing bar operations, lead recruitment, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. With a commitment to training and professional development, you will have the chance to grow within a company that values its employees. If you are a proactive self-starter with a keen eye for detail, this position could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Free Meals on Duty

50% Staff Discount

Refer a Friend Bonus

Elevate Training Academy

Volunteering Days

Squadra App

Wagestream

Legal and Financial Advice

Colleague of the Month

Best in Class Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Meticulous attention to detail and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Bar Manager in running the bar department efficiently.
• Organize shifts and manage all bar consumables.
• Lead recruitment processes and ensure excellent candidate experience.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Self-starter

Good Judgment

Education

Experience in a similar role

Job description

San Carlo Alderley Edge is hiring an Assistant Bar Manager!

The Distefano family, spanning two generations, started San Carlo over 30 years ago and has grown to twenty-five authentic Italian restaurants across the UK – from Covent Garden, Piccadilly, and Knightsbridge in London to Bristol, Leicester, Liverpool, Leeds, Cheshire, and Manchester, with a growing number overseas – including Kuwait, Bangkok, and Qatar, and with new sites set to open in Miami.

Benefits:

• Free Meals on Duty - Delicious, healthy meals, all free
• 50% Staff Discount - For you and your friends and family, in any of our restaurants around the UK
• Refer a Friend - Bring your friends and earn up to £1,000 per person
• Elevate Training Academy - Commitment to training and continuing professional development with our San Carlo training app
• Volunteering Days - Give back with dedicated volunteering days, making a positive impact in your community
• Squadra App - Offering discounts and rewards with thousands of companies worldwide
• Wagestream - Access to earned pay at any point of the month
• Legal and Financial Advice - Free legal and financial advice for you and your family
• Colleague of the Month - Monthly recognition awards
• San Carlo Awards - Celebrating talent and hard work annually
• Global Opportunities - Work at international restaurants, from Dubai to Miami
• Best in Class Pension - Partnered with a leading pension provider to secure your future

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Bar Manager to support the efficient running of the bar department
• Undertake all Bar Manager responsibilities in their absence
• Perform bartender responsibilities as needed
• Monitor and drive Spend Per Head in your department
• Organise and run shifts as a duty manager
• Manage all Bar consumables, including stock control, wastage, ordering, invoicing, and maintenance
• Maintain a two-week rota for the Bar team, working a month in advance
• Assess staff levels weekly and recruit actively if needed
• Lead all Bar recruitment processes, ensuring an excellent candidate experience
• Oversee onboarding of new staff, including training and CPL compliance
• Maintain an up-to-date Talent Pipeline with training needs and succession plans
• Conduct monthly health checks with action plans and team delegation
• Ensure all Health & Safety policies and legislative requirements are met

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in a similar role
• Meticulous attention to detail, highly organised, capable of multitasking
• A proactive self-starter with good judgment and ability to work independently