Assistant Bar Manager: Lead a Top Bar Team & Craft Drinks

The Horses; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% food & drink

Staff meals

Parental pay benefits

Wellbeing platform

Employee of the Month prize

Career progression

Health & wellbeing support

Referral scheme

Benefits platform

Service charge to staff

Job summary

Public House Group is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Bar Manager to support the Bar Manager in delivering outstanding service across our venues. You will lead shifts, motivate the bar team and uphold the highest drink standards while maintaining excellent guest relations.

This role offers clear progression within a busy pub group known for quality, teamwork and great drinks. You’ll be involved in recruitment, onboarding and ongoing training, as well as rotas, stock control and cash handling,

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Head Bartender, Bar Supervisor or similar.
• Strong leadership to motivate and support a team during busy service.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, spirits and cocktails.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and decision-making under time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts when required and manage day-to-day bar operations.
• Motivate and develop the bar team to deliver warm, attentive, and consistent service.
• Involved in recruitment, onboarding and ongoing training.
• Create and manage bar rotas within labour budgets.
• Maintain high standards of drinks quality and presentation.
• Support stock control, ordering, cellar management, and cash handling.
• Ensure licensing, health & safety and responsible service of alcohol compliance.
• Collaborate with floor and kitchen teams for seamless service.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Bar management

Recruitment

Training

Communication

Job description

Public House Group is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Bar Manager to support the Bar Manager in delivering outstanding service across our venues. You will lead shifts, motivate the bar team and uphold the highest drink standards while maintaining excellent guest relations.

This role offers clear progression within a busy pub group known for quality, teamwork and great drinks. You’ll be involved in recruitment, onboarding and ongoing training, as well as rotas, stock control and cash handling,