Assistant Bar Manager

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Variable tronc for managers

50% staff discount

Birthday day off

Career development and training

Free food and drinks on shift

Extra holiday allowance

Retail/health/travel discounts

Job summary

Brasserie of Light, part of Ivy Restaurants Ltd, invites you to join as Assistant Bar Manager in London. You will supervise bar operations and partner with the Bar Manager to drive service excellence.

We offer dynamic teamwork, strong development, and a staff-focused culture with practical benefits and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in this role.
• Solution-driven and able to work under peak service.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Friendly and professional with charisma and flair.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily bar operations and bar staff duties.
• Assist in training employees to maintain efficiency.
• Ensure hygiene, licensing laws, and weights and measures compliance.
• Monitor equipment standards and supply needs.
• Lead regular departmental meetings.
• Adhere to cleaning checklists and opening/closing procedures.
• Ensure bar manager closing duties are performed when the manager is absent.

Skills

Bar management

Staff supervision

Training

Customer service

English language

Job description

Drawing inspiration from Art Deco glamour, Brasserie of Light invites you to immerse yourself in its radiant ambiance, where modern elegance harmoniously intertwines with culinary mastery amidst sparkling crystal accents and contemporary design. Our venue is a sanctuary of culinary innovation, captivating guests with its unique charm, highlighted by the iconic Pegasus sculpture by Damien Hirst.

We’re searching for a passionate Assistant Bar Manager.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team in one of the UK’s most-loved restaurant brands

Benefits & rewards:

• Competitive Industry pay (based on hourly pay & Tronc)
• Additionally, all managers receive an element of variable tronc
• 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships.
• Free food and drinks to the same standard that we serve our guests when you are working
• You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed!
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.

Key elements of your role as Assistant Bar Manager:

• To supervise the daily operation of the bar as well as the daily duties of all the Bar staff. Work alongside the Bar Manager in the daily operation of the Bar Department.
• To assist in the training of all employees, ensuring that they have the necessary skills to perform their duties with the maximum efficiency and in the most productive manner.
• To be fully aware of current legislation regarding hygiene, licensing laws, weights and measures as they apply to the restaurant.
• To monitor standards and supply of all restaurant equipment, ensuring the management team is aware of any needs.
• To conduct and contribute to regular departmental communications meetings.
• Adhering to cleaning checklists and opening/closing procedures, ensuring that all staff are aware of these and checking back that they have been completed.
• To ensure the bar manager closing duties are carried when manager is absent from floor.

About you:

• You have 2 years + experience in this position
• Solution-driven individual able to work under the pressure of peak service
• You love to wow guests with exceptional service
• You have excellent English language skills
• You are friendly and professional with plenty of charisma and flair

About us:

Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.