Assistant Bar Manager

Foxhills Club & Resort; Ottershaw; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Pension scheme – People’s Partnership

Career advancement opportunities

Employee benefits platform and staff福利

Job summary

Foxhills Collection is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Bar Manager to join our prestigious Ottershaw-based estate. Lead bar operations, mentor staff, and deliver exceptional guest experiences across all shifts.

Strong cocktail knowledge, wine expertise, and a calm, pressurized work style are essential. The role offers opportunities for menu development, premium upselling and career progression within a renowned hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a quality bar environment.
• Strong cocktail knowledge and passion for mixology.
• Good working knowledge of wine, spirits and premium beverages.
• Able to work quickly and calmly under pressure.
• Commercially aware with a guest-first mindset.
• Training and coaching to develop bar team skills.
• Drive revenue through premium upselling and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead bar operations during service and maintain a strong floor presence.
• Ensure cocktails and beverages are delivered accurately and consistently.
• Resolve guest issues promptly and professionally, escalating when required.
• Train and coach team members on bar operations and guest experience.
• Demonstrate extensive cocktail and wine knowledge and advise guests on selections.
• Support menu development, seasonal features and premium upselling.
• Monitor stock controls and maintain cellar and bar cleanliness to standard.
• Maintain health, safety, licensing and food hygiene compliance.

Skills

Bar experience

Mixology

Wine knowledge

Pressure handling

Guest-centric

Training & coaching

Upselling

Job description

Our mission is to make everyone feel better when they leave than when they arrived. Each of us plays an important role; here is the role you could play.

Job Vacancy: Assistant Bar Manager at Foxhills Collection

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional experiences and providing outstanding customer service? Foxhills Collection is currently seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Bar Manager to join prestigious establishment.

Position: Assistant Bar Manager

Location: Foxhills Club & Resort, Ottershaw, Surrey

Type: Full-time

About Us

Foxhills Collection is renowned for its luxurious accommodations, exquisite dining experiences, and world-class golf facilities. Located in Ottershaw, our establishment offers an unparalleled golfing experience amidst stunning surroundings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar operations during service, maintain a visible floor presence and ensure service standards are met consistently across all shifts.
• Ensure cocktails and beverages are delivered accurately, consistently, and to specification.
• Resolve guest issues promptly and professionally, escalating where required.
• Assist with the training and coaching to ensure team members understand the bar operations, what it offers and how to deliver it with confidence.
• Demonstrate and maintain strong cocktail and wine knowledge, including classics, signatures, techniques, and presentation, and confidently advise guests on selections and pairings.
• Support menu development, seasonal features, and premium upselling where appropriate.
• Support with effective stock control procedures
• Drive revenue through confident upselling, premium serves, and product knowledge, whilst maintaining service standards.
• Ensure all health, safety, licensing, and food hygiene standards are always followed.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organised bar and cellar areas.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a quality bar environment
• Strong cocktail knowledge and genuine passion for mixology
• Good working knowledge of wine, spirits, and premium beverages
• Able to work quickly and calmly under pressure
• Commercially aware with a guest-first mindset
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexible approach to working patterns, including weekends

Desirable

• Experience within a hotel, members’ club, or premium hospitality environment
• Cocktail or wine qualifications (WSET or equivalent)

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Company pension scheme – People’s Partnership
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay, Maternity and Paternity
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Complimentary Country Club Membership giving you access to facilities such as a newly refurbished gym, pools, spa, fitness classes and more.
• Complimentary Country Club Membership for a partner/spouse and children after one years' service.
• Staff discounts on dining, including 50% off in in selected restaurants when on shift, hotel stays, spa treatments, golf access and other amenities.
• Access to our exclusive Employee Engagement platform which offers discounts and/or cash back on over 900 retailers, a wellbeing centre, recognition awards and much more.
• Employee assistance program, with 24/7 assistance available.
• Anniversary stay – a complimentary one night stay and breakfast for two at Foxhills.
• Birthday breakfast – a complimentary breakfast for you and one other at one of our restaurants.
• Colleague social events including an annual staff party
• Free on-site parking

Foxhills Collection is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We endeavour to respond to all applicants, but anticipate a large response to this advert, so should this not be possible, please assume you have been unsuccessful if we have not been in touch after 2 weeks.

This position requires the candidate to prove their right to work in the UK