Assistant Bar Manager

Four Seasons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Staff meals on duty

Career development

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane seeks an Assistant Bar Manager to join the leadership team across Pavyllon London and Bar Antoine, working with Chef Yannick Alléno's concepts. You will lead the bar operation, train the team, and foster guest-centric service in a high-end setting.

You will drive beverage programmes, manage stock and costs, and collaborate with kitchen and restaurant teams to deliver memorable experiences for guests in a luxury environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in luxury bar/restaurant/hotel
• Strong beverage knowledge across cocktails, wines, spirits
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and develop a team in a fast-paced luxury environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team across Pavyllon London and Bar Antoine
• Coach and develop staff to deliver exceptional service
• Drive beverage knowledge, upselling, and profitability
• Collaborate with culinary and restaurant teams to ensure seamless service

Skills

Leadership

Beverage knowledge

Hospitality mindset

Communication

Team development

English fluency

Job description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Surrounded by the capital’s greenery and most coveted shopping streets, Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane seamlessly balances award-winning design with the city’s high notes. Take in views of Hyde Park from sun-drenched rooms and our rooftop spa, enjoy a leisurely meal on our one-of-a-kind al fresco terrace, then stroll to explore London’s famous sights.

Assistant Bar Manager

Pavyllon London & Bar Antoine

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is seeking an Assistant Bar Manager to join the leadership team across Pavyllon London and Bar Antoine, Chef Yannick Alléno's acclaimed restaurant and bar concepts.

About Pavyllon London & Bar Antoine

Pavyllon London is the British expression of Chef Yannick Alléno's modern French cuisine, earning Michelin recognition through its combination of technical excellence, creativity, and engaging hospitality.

Alongside the restaurant, Bar Antoine offers a lively and sophisticated environment inspired by the great bars of Paris, showcasing exceptional cocktails, premium spirits, curated wines, and elevated bar dining.

The role

As Assistant Bar Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the bar operation, supporting the Director of Restaurants in driving service excellence, team development, and commercial performance.

You will lead by example on the floor, coaching and developing the team while ensuring every guest receives a memorable and personalised experience. This role requires a strong operational leader with a passion for beverages, people development, and luxury hospitality.

What You Will Do

• Support the day to day management of Bar Antoine and beverage service within Pavyllon London
• Lead, coach, and develop the bar team to deliver exceptional service standards
• Build genuine guest relationships and create memorable experiences
• Drive beverage knowledge, upselling, and commercial performance across the operation
• Ensure the highest standards of presentation, cleanliness, and professionalism are maintained
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management of team members
• Collaborate closely with the culinary and restaurant teams to deliver seamless service
• Manage stock control, ordering, inventory, and cost management processes
• Support the development of cocktail, wine, and beverage programmes
• Uphold Four Seasons standards while contributing to a positive and engaging team culture

What We Are Looking For

• Previous leadership experience within a luxury bar, restaurant, or hotel environment
• Strong beverage knowledge across cocktails, wines, spirits, and premium service
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Commercial awareness and understanding of beverage profitability
• Professional presentation and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced luxury environment
• Good spoken and written English
• Right to Work in the UK

What To Expect

• Full time position based on a 40 hour working week
• Five shifts per week across a rotating schedule
• Predominantly evening and weekend operations

What We Offer

At Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, we support passionate people who want to grow, lead, and build long term careers within a world class luxury brand.

• £52,000 total compensation inclusive of salary and Food and Beverage service charge
• Annual profit share opportunity of up to 5% of salary
• Structured 40 hour working week
• Excellent training and clearly defined career development pathways
• Strong internal progression opportunities across London and the global Four Seasons portfolio
• Holiday entitlement increasing with service up to 33 days
• Company Sick Pay, increasing with service
• Life insurance while on duty
• Up to 20 complimentary nights at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts worldwide, increasing with service, as well as heavily discounted rates at all properties
• 50% discount across UK Four Seasons food and beverage outlets from day one for up to four guests
• Complimentary meals while on duty in Zest, our staff cafeteria, with refreshments available throughout the day
• Access to Wellhub for fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep support
• Bupa Dental Cover or Bupa Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Uniform with complimentary professional dry cleaning from day one
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to Stream for greater pay flexibility and discounts
• Employee recognition programmes including monthly awards and events
• Annual themed team events plus regular social, charitable, and sporting activities

Lead with passion at Pavyllon London & Bar Antoine

If you are passionate about beverages, enjoy developing people, and want to be part of one of London's most exciting luxury dining destinations, we would love to hear from you.