Assistant Bar Manager

...At Sloane; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced annual leave

Free meals on duty

Professional development

Pension contribution

Dry cleaning

Staff events & rewards

Employee discounts

Health plan access

Gym discounts

Job summary

At Sloane, a luxury London bar in Chelsea, seeks an Assistant Bar Manager to lead a high-profile team and deliver an elegant, precise guest experience. You will partner with Bar and General Managers to oversee daily operations, beverage programming, and staff development in a vibrant, design-led property.

The role requires a strong hospitality background, a Personal Licence, and a passion for curated experiences.

Qualifications

• Hospitality role in luxury property.
• Fluent English; French beneficial.
• Holder of a Personal Licence.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wines and champagne (WSET level 2/3 preferred).
• Natural host with magnetic presence and engaging style.
• Operationally sharp with financial awareness.
• Experience leading high-performing teams.
• Calm, detail-obsessed and impeccably presented.
• Knowledge of UK H&S, licensing and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bar operations and align with other services.
• Support beverage programming and menu development.
• Train and mentor bar team; maintain SOPs and tastings.
• Lead on guest engagement, upselling and service standards.
• Assist in rostering, budgeting, inventory, and cost control.
• Monitor guest feedback and ensure consistent brand experience.

Skills

Luxury hospitality

English fluency

Personal Licence

Spirits, wines & champagne knowledge

Natural host

Operational & financial acumen

Team leadership

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

UK health & safety, licensing & GDPR

Job description

Position: Assistant Bar Manager

Reports to: Bar Manager

What will I get?

• Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £52,000 gross per annum, based on a 48-hour working week and inclusive of service charge, depending on experience.
• Enhanced annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Complimentary meals while on duty
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Reward programmes, long service recognition, and employee appreciation incentives
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Complimentary dry cleaning
• A vibrant social calendar and engagement programme, including team events, seasonal celebrations and a quarterly Chair’s message
• Access to the CODE App, offering exclusive discounts across restaurants, hotels, and experiences in the UK*
• Access to the HSF Health Plan*, including:
• Dental reimbursement
• 24/7 GP advice line and confidential counselling support, including assistance for dependents
• Optical reimbursement
• Complimentary cover for your partner and children
• High street and grocery discounts, discounted cinema tickets, and a wide range of retail offers
• Discounted gym memberships

About …At Sloane

The blend of discipline and desire, exclusivity and electricity.

..At Sloane is the London chapter of the Costes story. Hidden in the heart of Chelsea, the bar is its heartbeat — intimate, glamorous, and alive.

Here, service is precise but never stiff; every detail matters — from the way a glass is placed to the tone of a greeting.

It’s also a place where crowd curation is an art. The bar draws an eclectic mix — long-time Chelsea regulars, artists, musicians, and cultural icons — while DJs create a soundtrack that feels spontaneous yet perfectly orchestrated.

..At Sloane is an old-school bar for a modern generation — a place where you look at people, not your phone. A space of energy, elegance, and unexpected connection. It’s not just about cocktails; it’s about chemistry.

We’re looking for an Assistant Bar Manager with both style and structure — someone who understands that true elegance lies in the choreography of discipline, emotion, and personality. You’ll support the Bar Manager in leading a team trained to perfection yet alive with individuality — a team that delivers consistency with soul.

What will I be doing?

As Assistant Bar Manager, you’ll help set the tone of the house — acting as the bridge between precision and pleasure. You’ll oversee daily operations, support beverage programming, and ensure every sip and smile reflect the signature …At Sloane experience: sensual, seamless, and perfectly poised.

Craft the Experience

• Help create an atmosphere that feels alive — seductive, elegant, and unmistakably …At Sloane.
• Support, train, and inspire a team that delivers flawless service with confidence and character.
• Maintain a culture of precision — detailed SOPs, daily briefings, and ongoing tastings to perfect every pour and every gesture.
• Contribute to the development of beverage menus that balance artistry with intuition, sophistication with surprise.
• Engage with guests personally — anticipating desires, remembering details, and making every interaction feel effortless.
• Handle guest feedback with grace and professionalism.
• Uphold a standard of presentation and energy that turns service into theatre.
• Support revenue growth through creative upselling and ensure guest satisfaction targets are consistently exceeded.

Lead with Vision

• Supervise bar operations and ensure alignment with the restaurant, lobby, and in-room beverage service.
• Collaborate with the Bar Manager and General Manager to deliver a unified, flawless guest journey.
• Monitor team performance and guest feedback, ensuring consistency across every touchpoint.
• Maintain full compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations, applying the same discipline you bring to service.
• Assist in budget preparation, inventory control, and stock management in line with forecast targets.
• Analyse financial and guest data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the execution of promotional events and brand activations.

Train. Perfect. Repeat.

• Lead with an obsession for detail — constant training, feedback, and refinement.
• Help build and sustain a team that embodies the …At Sloane philosophy: professional yet natural, serious yet seductive.
• Conduct regular tastings, workshops, and coaching sessions to strengthen product knowledge and performance.
• Ensure impeccable grooming, posture, and presentation standards across the team.
• Participate actively in recruitment, onboarding, and career development to retain and nurture top talent.
• Support effective rostering to meet business needs while maintaining cost efficiency.

What are we looking for?

• A hospitality professional from a luxury lifestyle or design-led property.
• Fluent in English (French is a strong advantage).
• Holder of a Personal Licence.
• Deep knowledge of spirits, wines, and champagne (WSET Level 2/3 preferred).
• A natural host — magnetic, composed, and effortlessly engaging.
• Operationally sharp, financially astute, and creatively inspired.
• Experienced in leading and motivating high-performing teams.
• Calm under pressure, detail-obsessed, and always impeccable.
• Knowledgeable in UK Health & Safety, Licensing, and GDPR compliance.

Who are we?

We are a 5-star luxury lifestyle boutique hotel located in the heart of Chelsea, housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century building beside Sloane Square station. The hotel features a rooftop restaurant, an intimate cocktail bar, and thirty thoughtfully designed bedrooms.

Blending the heritage of the Cadogan Estate with a refined French sensibility, the hotel offers a private, elegant, and characterful environment. Independently run, we seek passionate individuals who take pride in their craft and are motivated to contribute to something special.

Our people are ambassadors of the property — trusted to bring personality, precision, and pride to everything they do, while delivering a level of service that is warm, confident, and quietly exceptional.

*Upon successful completion of the probation period

*The service charge range fluctuates based on our forecasted business levels and may vary from month to month.