Assistant Bar Manager

The Ivy Collection; Winchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant restaurant group in Winchester is seeking an Assistant Bar Manager to supervise daily bar operations and train staff. The ideal candidate has over a year of experience and excels at delivering exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include compliance with hygiene laws, monitoring restaurant supplies, and ensuring efficient operations. This role offers a competitive pay structure along with various staff benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Industry pay (Hourly + Tronc)

Management Career Development Program

Extra holiday allowance for length of service

50% staff discount

Guaranteed day off on your Birthday

Refer a Friend Bonus

Access to discounts on various retailers

Guaranteed 20 hours minimum contract

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a bar or restaurant setting.
• Ability to work under pressure during peak service.
• Passionate about providing exceptional guest service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily bar operations and staff.
• Assist in training all employees for maximum efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and licensing laws.
• Monitor restaurant equipment standards and supplies.
• Conduct departmental communication meetings.
• Adhere to cleaning checklists and procedures.

Skills

Excellent English language skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Problem-solving under pressure

Job description

Overview

Welcome to The Ivy Collection, we embody timeless elegance and vibrant hospitality in every guest experience. Our iconic restaurants, situated across the UK and beyond, are celebrated for exceptional food, outstanding service, and the creation of unforgettable moments.

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 (Hourly + Tronc)
• A Management Career Development Program, which includes online and practical assessments.
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• 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.
• You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed!
• Refer and Friend Bonus
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more
• Guaranteed 20 hours minimum contract

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 1 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

The Ivy Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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.