Assistant Restaurant and Bar Manager – Boutique Hotel – Bath

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique hotel in Bath is seeking an Assistant Restaurant and Bar Manager. You will lead the front-of-house team to provide exceptional service and ensure a memorable guest experience. The role requires previous supervisory experience in a quality hospitality setting. If you're a passionate professional with attention to detail, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Meals on duty

Staff perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience within a quality hotel, restaurant, or bar setting.
• Hands-on, positive leader who motivates the team.
• Motivated hospitality professional with a great eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the front-of-house team.
• Ensure guests receive a high level of hospitality.
• Assist with staff training and development.
• Maintain standards of cleanliness and compliance.
• Help manage stock levels and ordering.
• Contribute ideas to improve service.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Positive leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

A stylish boutique hotel in the Bath area is looking for an Assistant Restaurant and Bar Manager to join the team.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require Sponsorship please do not apply, thank you.

This property offers a vibrant and creative atmosphere with a popular restaurant, lively bar, and beautiful event spaces — making it a favourite spot for locals and visitors alike.

• Excellent development opportunities within a respected, growing group
• Meals on duty, staff perks and discounts
• A creative, people-focused environment where your input is valued

Responsibilities

As Assistant Manager, you’ll work closely with the Restaurant & Bar Manager to lead the front-of-house team, ensuring a smooth and memorable guest experience from breakfast through to late-night cocktails.

You’ll have the chance to bring ideas to the table, support training and development, and step up in the Manager’s absence.

As Assistant Restaurant and Bar Manager you will:

• Lead and motivate the front-of-house team to deliver warm, professional and efficient service
• Ensure guests receive a consistently high level of hospitality and attention to detail
• Oversee the smooth running of service from breakfast through to dinner and late evening drinks
• Assist with staff training, development and performance reviews
• Maintain standards of cleanliness, presentation and compliance with health and safety procedures
• Help manage stock levels, ordering and cellar control
• Contribute ideas to improve service, drive revenue and enhance the guest experience
• Take charge of the operation in the Manager’s absence, ensuring all areas run smoothly

Requirements

They are looking for someone with previous supervisory or management experience within a quality hotel, restaurant or bar setting and a hands-on, positive leader who motivates the team and leads by example.

If you’re a motivated hospitality professional with a great eye for detail and a love of great food, drink and service, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: Due to the number of applicants received, we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, you’ll hear from us within 48 hours.