Bar Team Lead — Craft Drinks & Guest Experience

The Water's Edge Bar; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared tips

Full training

Career progression

Staff discount

Pension contributions

Charity initiatives

Staff events

Job summary

The Greenbank, part of The Cornwall Hotel Collection, in Falmouth, is seeking an Assistant Bar Manager for a full-time role. You will work alongside the Bar Manager to oversee daily bar operations and support a passionate team delivering warm, attentive service.

The role emphasizes staff development, consistent drink quality, and compliance with licensing and safety standards, with opportunities to grow within our four-hotel collection.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team leader experience is essential.
• Confident preparing and serving a range of drinks.
• Friendly, approachable and comfortable leading a team.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and great customer service.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work well under pressure.
• Good understanding of licensing and responsible alcohol service.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the Bar Manager with the day-to-day running of the bar.
• Lead and motivate the bar team to deliver excellent guest service.
• Help train and support team members, encouraging high standards.
• Prepare and serve drinks while ensuring quality and consistency.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and monitoring wastage.
• Ensure the bar is clean, organised and well presented.
• Handle guest queries and resolve any issues professionally.
• Support the development of drinks menus and bar promotions.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, food hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Assist with rotas and service planning where required.

Skills

Team leadership

Drinks service

People management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Hospitality passion

Reliability

Licensing knowledge

Job description

The Greenbank, part of The Cornwall Hotel Collection, in Falmouth, is seeking an Assistant Bar Manager for a full-time role. You will work alongside the Bar Manager to oversee daily bar operations and support a passionate team delivering warm, attentive service.

The role emphasizes staff development, consistent drink quality, and compliance with licensing and safety standards, with opportunities to grow within our four-hotel collection.