Assistant Bars Manager — Lead Luxury Bar Experience

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts

Colleague restaurant

Training opportunities

Pension

28 days holiday

Service awards

Staff rates across Accor hotels

Job summary

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere in Knutsford, UK, seeks an Assistant Bars Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our bars, delivering exceptional beverage service in a luxury 5-star setting. You will manage a high-performing team, ensure standards of quality and safety, and drive commercial performance across all bar outlets.

This role requires managerial experience in luxury hospitality, a hospitality qualification, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Proven managerial experience in luxury or high-volume environments.
• Hospitality Management / Food & Beverage qualification preferred.
• Additional F&B certifications are an advantage.
• Experience in restaurant and banquet service.
• Minimum 2 years in a similar role with results.
• Excellent English reading, writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full beverage service across all bars, ensuring exceptional guest experiences
• Create efficient staff rotas aligned with business levels and budgets
• Train, develop and inspire a high-performing bar team
• Maintain and update brand-aligned SOPs to ensure consistent service excellence
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring strong presence and smooth service flow
• Drive revenue through smart menu design, upselling and cost control
• Manage stock levels, ordering and inventory to balance guest demand and financial targets
• Continuously review products, service and trends to elevate the bar offering
• Deliver product knowledge training and ensure all team members meet service standards
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, hygiene and fire procedures
• Conduct performance reviews, development plans and team appraisals
• Support accurate payroll, financial reporting and revenue forecasting
• Prepare documentation for wages, payments and annual budgets
• Monitor business performance and contribute to review meetings
• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture across the resort

Skills

Managerial experience

Luxury hospitality

English proficiency

Education

Hospitality Management / F&B certification

Job description

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere in Knutsford, UK, seeks an Assistant Bars Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our bars, delivering exceptional beverage service in a luxury 5-star setting. You will manage a high-performing team, ensure standards of quality and safety, and drive commercial performance across all bar outlets.

This role requires managerial experience in luxury hospitality, a hospitality qualification, and fluent English.