Assistant Bar Manager

Bamford Collection; Moreton-in-Marsh; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the lifestyle sector seeks an Assistant Bar Manager for The Fox at Oddington. The role involves managing bar operations, providing excellent guest experiences, and leading a dynamic bar team. You will have strategic responsibility for stock control, team management, and ensuring top service standards.

Benefits

Product and dining discounts from day 1

One paid volunteer day per year

Subsidised private medical insurance

Pension Scheme with contributions

Life assurance cover

24-hour Mental Health support

Qualifications

• Proven mixology experience and ability to create high-quality drinks.
• Excellent team management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient running of all bar activities and maintain high service standards.
• Place orders and monitor deliveries to ensure stock availability.
• Develop staff schedules and deliver training for service standards.

Skills

Cocktail knowledge

Leadership

Stock control

Communication

Training skills

Job description

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUPOF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHINGAND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.

A 19th century British inn nestled in the Gloucestershire countryside,The Fox is a village pub at the heart of the community with crackling log fires and a welcoming bar specialising in local beers and cocktails.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have a very exciting role available at The Fox at Oddington, for a AssistantBar Manager. The Assistant Bar Manager has strategic responsibility for the Bar operation including managing the bar team,drinks selection, stock control and GP. Delivering excellent customer service and experience to the guests.

SALARY: £33500 per annum plus tronc
HOURS: 48 hours per week including weekends

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure smooth and efficient running of all bar activities, maintaining high service standards and a welcoming environment for guests.
• Place accurate and timely orders with suppliers, monitor deliveries, and maintain positive relationships to ensure consistent stock availability.
• Monitor and manage bar stock levels, perform routine stock counts, and identify any discrepancies to reduce waste and control costs.
• Develop efficient weekly staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak and off-peak hours while considering team availability and business needs.
• Deliver ongoing training to maintain high levels of product knowledge, service standards, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide daily leadership, offer guidance and support, and ensure all staff are working effectively and cohesively to deliver excellent customer service.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Strong cocktail knowledge and proven mixology experience, with the ability to create, train, and maintain a high-quality drinks offering.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of stock control, ordering processes, and inventory management to support efficient bar operations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with team members, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to train, develop, and supervise bar staff while maintaining high standards of customer service and compliance.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining
  experiences from day 1.
• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with acharity of their choice.
• Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
  
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we
  contribute up to 4.5%.
• Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annualsalary.
• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support,seven days a week.