Assistant Manager - Tonight Josephine Bristol

Nightcap Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on food and drink across

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for

World-class bartender training program

Job summary

Nightcap Group is seeking a Duty Manager for our Bristol venues, responsible for leading busy shifts, guiding teams, and upholding brand standards across the bartending, bar back, and floor staff. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes hands-on work, rotas, and stock control while delivering exceptional guest service.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in a busy bar as a senior bartender or team leader, with strong communication skills and a proactive, resilient mindset.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience working in a busy bar as a senior bartender or team leader.
• Resilient and adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Honest, hardworking, and a team player.
• Confident, self-motivated, and driven professional.
• Methodical and thorough when problem solving.
• Approachable at all times regardless of workload.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Some experience organizing rotas and managing the bar’s labour margin would be beneficial.
• Knowledge in handling stocks, licensing, risk assessments, and health & safety.
• A hands-on manager who isn’t afraid to get behind a station when your team is in the weeds.
• Personal Licence is preferable but not required

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and confidently run busy shifts, ensuring a seamless experience for our guests.
• Be a team player, supporting your General Manager and team.
• Ensure our bartending team meets the standards of the company.
• Act as a role model for the bartending, bar back, and floor team.

Skills

Senior bartender

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Rotas / labour

Stock handling

Licensing

Health & safety

Personal Licence

Job description

Who is Josephine? Josephine is the original rule breaker who doesn’t give a damn what anyone else thinks. She started as a nobody but with a whole lot of hustle and a little bit of luck, she became Empress of the French. Her motto? Well behaved women don’t make history! We are the Bande de Filles. Cocktails forever!

What’s in it for you?

• Hourly wage starting from £12.96 p/h, potential increase to £13.96
• 50% discount on food and drink across all our venues.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, well-being, and finance support.
• Opportunity to join our world-class bartender training program.
• Third-party training sessions with globally accepted certificates.
• Incredible career progression opportunities.

What We Need:

Duty Managers are the go-to within their teams, responsible for guiding the team through the good and tough days. Taking responsibilities that will enable them to one day become General Managers in their own Store!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations and confidently run busy shifts, ensuring a seamless experience for our guests.
• Be a team player, supporting your General Manager and team.
• Ensure our bartending team meets the standards of the company.
• Act as a role model for the bartending, bar back, and floor team.

Skills and Experience:

• At least 1 year experience working in a busy bar as a senior bartender or team leader.
• Resilient and adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Honest, hardworking, and a team player.
• Confident, self-motivated, and driven professional.
• Methodical and thorough when problem solving.
• Approachable at all times regardless of workload.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Some experience organizing rotas and managing the bar’s labour margin would be beneficial.
• Knowledge in handling stocks, licensing, risk assessments, and health & safety.
• A hands-on manager who isn’t afraid to get behind a station when your team is in the weeds.
• Personal Licence is preferable but not required

About us:

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. Our mission is to be the UK’s leading bar group, believing that EVERYONE deserves a great night out. We have a lively and dynamic work ethos across all our bars and offices, fostering a creative, innovative, and collaborative culture.

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.