Assistant Bar Manager

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Limited; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Bar Manager to join their vibrant team at a luxury hotel in London. This role offers the chance to lead the opening of a new bar, ensuring exceptional service and a unique guest experience. With a commitment to professional growth, the company provides tailored learning programs and numerous benefits, including health and wellness initiatives. If you are passionate about hospitality and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a prestigious setting.

Benefits

Learning & Development programs

Complimentary hotel stays

Health benefits

Retirement plans

30% F&B & Spa discount

Paid Charity Day

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

£750 recruitment referral bonus

Free meals on duty

Qualifications

• Strong product knowledge related to food and cocktail menus.
• Ability to communicate professionally with high-profile clientele.

Responsibilities

• Guide the team through the successful opening of Akira Back.
• Support the Bar Director in strategy and service execution.

Skills

Product knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

High volume service

Education

Experience in hospitality

Bar management experience

Job description

Assistant Bar Manager

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London is looking for an Assistant Bar Manager to join our Akira Back Bar team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair is situated on Hanover Square, Mayfair’s oldest square recently re-born, the hotel will provide a calming, discreet sanctuary for hotel guests, while delivering a contemporary and vibrant atmosphere in the public spaces.

About the job

Based at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair within the Bar Department in London, the Assistant Bar Manager will play an integral part in facilitating an experience like London has never known. Your leadership will guide the team through the successful opening and operations of Akira Back, the most prolific outlet on property.

As Assistant Bar Manager you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Retaining a high level of product knowledge relating to Akira Back’s intricate food and cocktail menus.
• Supporting the Bar Director in developing and executing the vision for strategy and steps of service.
• Communicating professionally and charismatically to the clientele.
• Working quickly, efficiently and elegantly in a high volume atmosphere amongst high profile clientele.

As Assistant Bar Manager we expect from you:

• To work on a rotating shift basis, Monday to Sunday, 40 hours a week. Shift patterns will vary from morning, afternoon, and evening, including weekends and bank holidays; flexibility is required.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow continuously.
• MOstay. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Health & Colleague Wellness. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues globally.
• Retirement Plans. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.
• 30% F&B & Spa discount
• 1 paid Charity Day per year to dedicate to a charity of your choice
• Season ticket loan & cycle to work scheme
• £750 recruitment referral bonus
• Free meals on duty & uniform dry-cleaning services
• Increased holiday entitlement with Length of Service, up to 33 days off

We’re Fans. Are you?

SUSTAINABILITY AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL

Corporate responsibility values are deeply ingrained in Mandarin Oriental’s culture, and sustainability implications are carefully considered with every decision across the Group, aligning our sustainable development efforts with the industry criteria set by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

We strive for a better future for the next generation. Protecting the environment, people and communities are the fundamental pillars to which we devote our efforts. We are proud of the initiatives our colleagues have implemented to help us achieve our sustainability goals, such as single-use plastic elimination, ethical supply chain and procurement, community and colleague engagement, technology practices and waste reduction.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is better for everyone. Bringing individuals together is essential to the long-term success of our people, our business, and the societies and economies in which we operate.

All colleagues, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, background or religion, should be treated fairly and with respect, given equal opportunities, and valued for their contributions. No form of bullying, intimidation, discrimination or harassment will be tolerated.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

Please note, all candidates applying for this role must have obtained the right to work and live in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.