Bar Manager/Assistant Manager - Afters

Afters; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge & Bonus

Discount on food & drink

Discount portal

Early access to pay (Wagestream)

Life assurance £10,000

Employee Assistance Programme

Vibrant team environment

Job summary

Afters is seeking an experienced Bar Manager / Assistant Manager to lead busy nights, ensuring high standards, motivating the team and delivering memorable guest experiences. You’ll be hands-on, visible and ready to step in across shifts, helping to drive venue performance and smooth operation.

You’ll supervise, train and coach staff, manage service during peak periods, and maintain compliance and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy bar or late-night hospitality environments.
• Supervisory or managerial experience with frontline leadership.
• Ability to stay calm and organised during busy periods.
• Strong knowledge of bar operations, drinks and service standards.
• Excellent communication and guest relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team during busy shifts, setting the tone for service.
• Own the bar operation and maintain high standards throughout service.
• Support recruitment, training and development of the bar team.
• Coach and motivate team members to develop skills and progress.
• Deliver excellent guest experiences and build relationships with regulars.
• Manage service efficiently during high-volume periods, keeping the team focused.
• Support stock management, ordering, cash handling and day-to-day procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness, presentation, licensing and compliance.
• Work with the wider management team to drive venue performance.
• Lead by example and stay hands-on with the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Calm under pressure

People skills

Bar operations knowledge

Energy & work ethic

Communication

No ego attitude

Hospitality passion

Job description

The Role

Low lights. Loud nights. Good drinks. No boring shifts.

We’re looking for an experienced Bar Manager / Assistant Manager to join our team and help lead the bar through busy nights, keeping standards high, the team motivated and the good times rolling.

You’ll be hands‑on, visible and ready to get stuck in. From leading shifts and supporting the team to making sure guests have a great experience, you’ll play an important role in keeping the venue running smoothly.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting the team during busy shifts, setting the tone for great service.
• Taking ownership of the bar operation and ensuring high standards are maintained throughout service.
• Supporting the recruitment, training and development of the bar team.
• Coaching and motivating team members to help them develop their skills and progress.
• Delivering excellent guest experiences and building strong relationships with regular customers.
• Managing service efficiently during high-volume periods while keeping the team calm and focused.
• Supporting stock management, ordering, cash handling and day‑to‑day operational procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, presentation, licensing and compliance.
• Working closely with the wider management team to drive venue performance.
• Getting stuck in alongside the team and leading by example.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working in a busy bar or late‑night hospitality environment.
• Experience supervising or managing a team, with the confidence to lead from the front.
• Someone who stays calm and organised when things get busy.
• Strong knowledge of bar operations, drinks and service standards.
• A natural people person with great communication skills and good chat.
• Someone with plenty of energy, a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• No ego – you’re happy getting stuck in wherever you’re needed.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences for guests.
• Someone who enjoys a lively environment and can handle a little bit of chaos.

What’s in It for You?

• £35,000 salary + service charge & Bonus
• Earn as you learn – with skill‑based pay, your hourly rate can increase as you develop new skills.
• Up to 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
• Deals and discounts with a wide range of businesses through our discount portal.
• Early access to your pay through Wagestream.
• £10,000 life assurance to support your loved ones if the worst happens.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with support across mental health, wellbeing and financial matters.
• Fun and vibrant working environment with a fantastic team.

Why Nightcap?

At Nightcap, we’re all about great nights, great people and creating venues that guests want to come back to.

If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, lead a team and be right in the middle of the action, we’d love to hear from you.