Deputy General Manager - The Cocktail Club - Devon

The Cocktail Club; Axminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Exciting bonus scheme

50% discount on food and drink

Life assurance 4x salary

Discount portal

Wagestream access

EAP

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Cocktail Club is seeking an experienced manager to oversee daily operations at our Axminster venue. You will run busy shifts, manage a team, and ensure a seamless guest experience while covering the GM role for four weeks as needed.

Responsibilities include P&L management, stock control, reporting, licensing compliance, and organizing rotas. A hands-on leader who motivates staff and delivers 5-star service will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience managing a busy high-volume bar.
• Confident with handling money and strong business acumen.
• Excellent leadership, training, and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and run busy shifts to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Run the site in GM's absence for 4 weeks.
• Handle P&L management, stock control, meeting targets, and submitting reports.
• Organize team rotas and efficiently manage labour.
• Ensure compliance with licenses, risk assessments, and health & safety standards.
• Develop and incentivise a team to deliver 5-star service.
• Lead and train staff to provide exceptional customer experiences.
• Own hands-on involvement behind the station when needed to drive service.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

P&L management

Stock control

Labour scheduling

Customer service

Problem solving

Cash handling

Cocktail knowledge

Job description

• Oversee daily operations and confidently run busy shifts, ensuring a seamless experience for our guests.
• The ability to run their site without the General Manager for 4 weeks.
• Handle P&L management, stock control, meeting targets, and submitting reports.
• Be a creative manager, coming up with innovative ideas to make your bar the best place to visit and work.
• Manage and develop a team of professionals, inspiring and incentivise them to deliver 5-star service.
• Ensure compliance with licenses, risk assessments, and health & safety standards.

• Organize team rotas and efficiently manage labour.

  At least x1 year experience managing a busy high-volume bar.

• Confident with handling money and strong business acumen.
• Excellent leadership, training, and team-building skills.
• Methodical, thorough, and effective problem-solving abilities.
• Approachable, self-motivated, and driven with excellent communication skills.
• Approachable at all times regardless of workload.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

• A hands-on manager who isn't afraid to get behind a station when your team is in the weeds and smash out a dozen Old Fashions!, 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.

  We are The Cocktail Club, where the party's OFF THE HOOK and the bartenders are straight up LEGENDS. Leave your inhibitions at the door and get ready for mind-blowing cocktails, epic vibes, and permission to let loose. EVERYONE. WELCOME. ALWAYS.

  30,000 - 35,000 base salary + service charge.

• Exciting bonus scheme so you share in the business' success.
• An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
• 4 x Salary life assurance to support your loved ones if the worst happens.
• Deals and discounts with a wide range of businesses through our discount portal.
• Early access to your pay through Wagestream.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.
• Training and development opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us!
• Fun and vibrant working environment with a fantastic team.