Assistant Manager

The Royal Forest, Epping Forest; London Borough of Waltham Forest; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package includingTR

Flexible contract 30–48 hours

Stepping Stones training program

Employee Assistance Program

EarlyPay

Enhanced parental leave

Referral bonus up to £1,500

Discounts on Heartwood Inns/Brasserie

Birthday gift

Long service recognition

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Heartwood Collection is seeking a Bar Manager to lead a vibrant bar operation across our cosy pubs and brasseries. You will share passion for beverages, train a thriving team, and deliver exceptional hospitality while driving beverage profitability across multiple Heartwood Inns.

You will showcase knowledge of wines, spirits, cocktails and beers, ensuring memorable guest experiences and operational excellence in a busy bar environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in bar management or senior bar leadership role
• Strong knowledge of wines, spirits, cocktails and beers
• Hands-on leader with ability to train and motivate a team
• Experience with stock management, GP margins, wastage control and driving beverage sales

Responsibilities

• Lead a busy bar operation and ensure outstanding service
• Train and develop a high-performing bar team
• Manage beverage stock, ordering, cellar management and profitability

Skills

People management

Beverage knowledge

Stock control

Training & development

Job description

Bar Manager

On Target Earnings £16 – £16.50 per hour Including TRONC*

(Basic from £13.02 plus expected TRONC £3 – £3.50 per hour)

Minimum 30-hour contract – up to 48 hours

At Heartwood Collection, we’re on the lookout for passionate and vibrant individuals to join our team as a Bar Manager.

We’re an award-winning group of cosy pubs and atmospheric brasseries that truly feel like home. From the elegance of Brasserie Blanc to the charm of Heartwood Inns, we pride ourselves on serving fresh, seasonal dishes to our local communities.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary package, includes TRONC*
• Flexible contract from 30 up to 48 hours
• Bespoke training and development through our Stepping Stones programme
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action
• Instant pay access through EarlyPay
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• Up to £1,500 Referral Bonus
• 50% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc, plus a 20% discount for family and friends
• A birthday gift and Long Service Recognition
• Discounts on hundreds of retailers and experiences via Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work Scheme

About You:

• Passionate and vibrant personality, a real people person who loves creating a welcoming atmosphere, delivering exceptional hospitality and making every guest experience memorable.
• A genuine passion for drinks, with excellent knowledge of wines, spirits, cocktails and beers, and the confidence to share that knowledge with guests and inspire your team.
• Confident in leading a busy bar operation, delivering outstanding service standards and training, motivating and developing a high-performing bar team.
• Commercially aware, with experience in stock management, ordering, cellar management, GP margins, wastage control and driving beverage sales and profitability.
• Ideally 2–3 years' experience in a Bar Manager, Assistant Manager or senior bar leadership role within a quality pub, restaurant or branded hospitality environment, with a hands‑on approach and the ability to support the General Manager in the successful running of the business.

Heartwood Collection is a multi-award-winning hospitality group:

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work winner 2024
• Double winner at the Publican Awards 2024
• Best Pub Brand/Concept at the Publican Awards 2025

At Heartwood Collection, we’re excited about the future. With over 40 locations now and plans to expand to more than 60 by 2027, including over 500 bedrooms, there’s never been a better time to join us. We’re committed to growing our team with progression opportunities across our estate.

Join us and be part of a community that’s warm, genuine, and full of life.

On Target Earnings includes expected TRONC, calculated from the site's expected six-month average. Actual TRONC may vary.

Please note, we cannot take applications from overseas or that require sponsorship.