Assistant Manager - Tonight Josephine Bristol - Bristol

Tonight Josephine; Bristol; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on food and drink across

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Bartender training program

Third-party training certificates

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Tonight Josephine is seeking a Duty Manager to lead busy shifts and guide the team to deliver an exceptional guest experience. You will work closely with the General Manager, uphold bar standards, and act as a role model for the bartending, bar back, and floor teams.

The role requires at least 1 year of experience in a busy bar as a senior bartender or team leader, with a hands-on approach and strong communication skills. A Personal Licence is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience working in a busy bar as a senior bartender or team leader.
• Hands-on manager who isn’t afraid to get behind a station when the 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

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Stock management

Labour scheduling

Licensing knowledge

Bar operations

Mentoring/training

Job description

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!,

• 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.

  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

• 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.

  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