Assistant Bar Manager

Searcys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount across Searcys venues

Pension scheme

Up to 38 days annual leave

Discount portal

Employee assistance programme

Searcys Champagne School

Meals on shift

Annual celebration event

Cycle to work scheme

Birthday off

Volunteer day

Job summary

Searcys at St Pancras Champagne Bar and Brasserie is seeking an Assistant Bar Manager to support the Bar Manager, uphold bar standards, and drive sales through innovative drinks.

You will lead daily operations, training, budgeting and floor management during service, while maintaining guest relations and supplier interactions in the Bar Manager's absence.

Qualifications

• You are passionate and articulate about food and beverage.
• Manage the overall bar and beverage offer for the venue including cocktails, beers, garnishes and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Create and maintain service and operational standards for the bar, making use of best practices and efficiencies where possible.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of cocktail lists including new and innovative products and combinations while keeping in mind costing.
• Build and maintain relationships with guests, team members and clients.
• Demonstrate a professional and courteous attitude throughout service and shifts, acting as an ambassador for the brand.
• Strive for maximum efficiency and continual improvement of staff productivity.
• Additional duties as assigned or required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bar program and maintain standards while driving sales through creative drinks.
• Support Bar Manager in day-to-day operations, including team management, cost controls, budgeting and administration.
• Lead cocktail list development with costing in mind and ongoing innovation.
• Foster strong guest and staff relationships and maintain professional brand representation.

Skills

Bar management

Cocktail creation

Food & beverage passion

Team leadership

Cost control

Guest relationship

Service excellence

Job description

Company Description

Searcys are looking for an Assistant Bar Manager to join the team at their iconic St Pancras Champagne Bar and Brasserie.

As an Assistant Bar Manager for Searcys you will support the Bar Manager in the everyday running of the venue, create stylish signature cocktails, deliver service excellence to our guests and be proud to serve an extensive wine and champagne programme which is curated by our amazing Head of Champagne.

Located within the iconic St Pancras International Station, St Pancras Brasserie by Searcys is home to the longest Champagne bar in Europe and offers the ideal escape to sit back and soak up the charm of the magnificent station.

As an Assistant Bar Manager you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 38days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• Annual celebration event
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

Job Description

Job Type:Full Time

Salary:up to £45,000

The Assistant Bar Manager will be supporting the Bar Manager in overseeing the bar program by creating and maintaining bar standards while driving sales through creative and innovative drinks, building relationships with suppliers and vendors in the absence of the Bar Manager.

In addition, the Assistant Bar Manager will support the Bar Manager and being accountable for the day to day operations of the bar including team, cost controls, training, budgeting, administration and active floor management during service.

Qualifications

• You are passionate and articulate about food and beverage
• Manage the overall bar and beverage offerfor the restaurant including cocktails, beers, garnishing and non-alcoholic beverages
• Create and maintain service and operational standards for the bar, making use of best practices and efficiencies where possible
• Lead the creation and maintenance of cocktail lists including new and innovative products and combinations while keeping in mind costing.
• Build and maintain relationships with guests, team members and client.
• Demonstrate a professional and courteous attitude throughout service and shifts, acting as a ambassador for the brand.
• Strive for maximum efficiency and continual improvement of staff productivity
• Additional duties as assigned or required

Additional Information

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website atwww.searcys.co.uk