Assistant Bar Manager - Road Hole Bar

Kohler Co.; ST Andrews; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious resort as an Assistant Manager in the Food and Beverage team. Oversee bar operations, ensure exceptional guest service, and lead a passionate team in a vibrant environment. Enjoy competitive remuneration and extensive benefits while creating memorable experiences for guests.

Benefits

Free meals and drinks in staff canteen

Discounts across the resort

Free access to on-site gym and spa

Free access to The Dukes Championship Golf Course

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supervising teams within a bar or restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of bartending practices, including cocktail preparation.
• Excellent team management skills with the ability to motivate associates.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining standards and operating procedures.
• Ensuring all service and bar processes are followed.
• Support and coach direct reports effectively.

Skills

Team management

Bartending practices

Customer interaction

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Job description

About Us
At the heart of the world’s greatest golfing destination, the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is an AA 5 Red star, award-winning resort centred around active wellbeing and indulgent good times.

Part of Kohler Company, the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is a privately owned resort, priding ourselves on delivering personalised guest experiences to create lasting memories.

Why Join Our Team?
With a reputation as an employer of choice, we are committed to ensuring our associates are our number one priority. St Andrews is the home of golf, and we are the home of great guest service. People are our passion, and we believe each associate plays a vital role in providing memorable memories to our guests.

We are a forward-thinking employer committed to the Hoteliers Charter and developing our people, which is why we employ based on personality. We believe all skills can be taught! Throughout your career with us, you’ll have access to a wide range of different training opportunities providing routes to progress from within, allowing you to reach your full potential whilst supported by our committed leadership team.

We love celebrating our associate’s success and do so through our employee reward recognition schemes which encompass our ‘HOME’ ethos including Associate of the Month.

Whilst working for one of the most iconic hotels in Scotland, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, company pension scheme, free onsite car parking, meals whilst on duty, 24/7 access to employee assistance line (EAP) and FREE fitness access.
Our benefits don’t end there, in your spare time, we also offer free access to The Duke’s golf course and superb discounts in our restaurants and spa. Giving you the opportunity to enjoy the many luxuries Old Course Hotel has to offer and experience the 5* service for yourself.
When you are not on duty at the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, you have access to request to stay overnight at a discounted rate, where available.

A career at Old Course Hotel, what’s not to love?
*All benefits subject to availability

About the Role
Our award-winning Food and Beverage team are at the hub of our business, due to an internal promotion we have an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Assistant Manager to join our growing management team in the Road Hole Bar overlooking the Old Course. The Road Hole Bar has whisky enthusiasts flock from around the world to sample some of the three hundred whiskies we stock from all over Scotland. The bar also has an excellent selection of cocktails, champagnes and wines for our guests to enjoy.

In this role you will be:

• Maintaining standards and operating procedures
  
• Ensuring all service and bar processes are followed, taking every effort to control costs
  
• Support and coach direct reports effectively, ensuring the highest standard of customer service is provided to all guests
  
• Resolving any guest complaints satisfactory, ensuring all expectations are met and retaining customer loyalty
  
• Forecasting for staffing requirements, ensuring staff volumes are adequate
  
• Maintaining high standards of performance via appraisals and personal development plans, in line with our business values and objectives
  
• Drive the success of our Food and Beverage Team through identifying continuous improvement areas
  

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience in supervising teams within a bar or restaurant environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of bartending practices, including cocktail preparation and presentation.
  
• Excellent team management skills with the ability to motivate associates effectively.
  
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and culinary practices related to beverage service.
  
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on customer interaction.
  
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
  
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong organisational skills.
  

If you are passionate about hospitality and have the skills necessary to lead a successful bar operation, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and help us create memorable experiences for our guests!

Hours
Full time, 40 hours over 5 days

Remuneration
£32,454.24 + TRONC

Benefits

• Free meals and drinks in our complimentary staff canteen
  
• Discounts across the resort including in our restaurants, room rates, pro shop and golf course
  
• Wider group discounts within Kohler group.
  
• Free access to our on-site gym and spa facility.
  
• Free access to our The Dukes Championship Golf Course
  
• 24/7 access to the Employee Assistance Programme

The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no job applicant, employee, or worker is discriminated against on the grounds of protected characteristics.