Assistant Bar Manager

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

Job summary

Searcys in London is seeking an Assistant Bar Manager to support the Bar Manager in overseeing the bar program, maintaining bar standards, and driving sales through creative and innovative drinks.

The role includes helping manage day-to-day operations, training, budgeting, cost controls and floor management during service, while building relationships with guests, team members and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Passion and articulation about food and beverage.
• Strong customer service orientation and guest focus.
• Ability to lead and train teams in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Responsibilities

• You are passionate and articulate about food and beverage.
• Manage the overall bar and beverage offer for 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.

Job description

Job Details

• 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.

Responsibilities

• You are passionate and articulate about food and beverage
• Manage the overall bar and beverage offer for 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

About Us

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 at www.searcys.co.uk