Assistant Manager - The Cocktail Club - London

The Cocktail Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant nightlife venue in Greater London is looking for an Assistant Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure an exceptional experience for guests. Ideal candidates are driven team players, possibly Head Bartenders aspiring for management, with experience in customer service and cocktail bartending. Enjoy a lively work environment with strong training support. Join us and help create unforgettable nights for our customers!

Benefits

33,000 base salary + bonus

50% discount on food and drink

4x salary life assurance

Access to employee benefits portal

Early pay access through Wagestream

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ideal for a Head Bartender looking to transition into Management.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in customer-facing roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Management Team in daily operations.
• Maintain high customer service standards.
• Manage bar staff effectively.

Skills

Cocktail bartending

Team management

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Resilience

Job description

Benefits

• 33,000 base salary + bonus + service charge.
• An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
• 4x Salary life assurance to support your loved ones if the worst happens.
• Deals and discounts with a wide range of businesses through our discount portal.
• Early access to your pay through Wagestream.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.
• Training and development opportunities.

We're invested in your success during your time with us!

About Us

We are The Cocktail Club, where the party's OFF THE HOOK and the bartenders are straight up LEGENDS.

Leave your inhibitions at the door and get ready for mind-blowing cocktails, epic vibes, and permission to let loose.

Nightcap is an award‑winning operator in the late‑night bar scene.

We operate a portfolio of bars and venues across the UK, including brands like The Cocktail Club, Tonight Josephine, Barrio Familia, and Dirty Martini to name just a few.

With a mission to be the UK's leading bar group.

Our purpose of existence is the belief that EVERYONE deserves a great night out, and therefore it's everyone's job to make sure we create great nights and days out!

We have a lively and dynamic work‑ethos across all our bars and offices.

Our culture is creative, innovative, and collaborative, where everyone contributes ideas and brings their true self to work every day, as we are hell‑bent on harnessing a place where everyone can belong.

Working here is fast paced, at times challenging, but copious amounts of fun!

What We Need

As an Assistant Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Management Team in overseeing the day‑to‑day operations and ensuring an exceptional experience for our guests.

Your focus will be on maintaining a high level of customer service, managing the bar staff, and contributing to the bar's overall success.

Even if you're new to the cocktail game, don't worry, we have the best trainers in the industry to teach you everything you need to know about cocktails.

Responsibilities

• Experience in opening and closing procedures.
• Ready to run off‑peak shifts.
• Build relationships with all employees.
• Guide and motivate the Team towards delivering unforgettable experiences and support their development.

Qualifications

• We're looking ideally for a Head Bartender looking to grow into Management.
• Resilient and adaptable to change in a fast‑paced environment.
• Honest, hardworking and a team player.
• Confident, self‑motivated, and driven professional.
• A multi‑tasker who is fast and charismatic.
• Have experience with Cocktail bartending and free pouring is desired, but not essential.
• Familiar with stock management, rotas and / or licensing.
• Not afraid to start a party!

If you enjoy mixing up delicious cocktails and providing excellent service to create memorable experiences for our guests, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We look forward to having you join our team at The Cocktail Club!