Assistant Bar Manager

DIECAST Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

DIECAST Manchester is seeking an Assistant Bar Manager to lead the front-of-house team, deliver outstanding service, and help shape the lively atmosphere our guests love. You’ll support the bar and wider management with confidence, ensuring smooth operations, warm hospitality, and a memorable guest experience from opening to close.

The ideal candidate brings experience managing a large hospitality team, stays calm under pressure, communicates clearly with staff and guests, and leads by example

Qualifications

• Experience leading a large team in a hospitality role.
• Enjoy making people feel welcome and creating memorable experiences.
• Communicate clearly and confidently, keeping flow between team and guests.
• Stay calm under pressure, think quickly, and resolve issues without compromising guest experience.
• Lead by example, motivating those around you and nurturing a fun, supportive workplace.
• Keen eye for detail and understanding how small touches make a big impact.
• Adaptable and able to steady the team when plans shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead with Positivity: Support, guide, and motivate the front-of-house team, setting the tone for excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Be a Team Player: Work closely with the bar, and wider management team to maintain strong communication and a united approach.
• Keep Service Running Smoothly: Oversee the bar, dealing with any issues quickly and ensuring everything runs efficiently from open to close.
• Champion the Guest Experience: Greet guests, handle queries, and ensure every person who walks through the door feels valued and looked after.
• Support & Develop the Team: Help train new starters and encourage the development of existing team members, building a confident, cohesive team.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Customer Focus

Crisis Management

Job description

Being an Assistant Bar Manager means taking the lead in delivering outstanding service while helping to shape the atmosphere that keeps our guests returning time and time again. You’ll support the team with confidence, ensuring smooth operations, warm hospitality, and the kind of experience people love to talk about. Your enthusiasm for great service, practical problem‑solving skills, and ability to bring out the best in others will help uphold the vibrant, seamless service we’re known for.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead with Positivity:Support, guide, and motivate the front‑of‑house team, setting the tone for excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Be a Team Player:Work closely with thebar, and wider management team to maintain strong communication and a united approach.
• Keep Service Running Smoothly:Oversee the bar, dealing with any issues quickly and ensuring everything runs efficiently from open to close.
• Champion the Guest Experience:Greet guests, handle queries, and ensure every person who walks through the door feels valued and looked after.
• Support & Develop the Team:Help train new starters and encourage the development of existing team members, building a confident, cohesive team.

What We’re Looking For:

• You have experience leading a large team in a similar hospitality role and enjoy the buzz of a fast‑paced environment.
• You enjoy making people feel welcome and take pride in creating memorable experiences.
• You communicate clearly and confidently, keeping the flow of information smooth between the team and our guests.
• You stay calm under pressure, think quickly, and resolve issues without compromising the guest experience.
• You lead by example, motivating those around you and nurturing a fun, supportive workplace.
• You have a keen eye for detail and understand how small touches make a big impact.
• You’re adaptable, composed, and able to steady the team when plans shift.