Assistant Bar Manager

Dalata Hotel Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

F&B discount

Room rate for Dalata hotels

Friends & Family rate

AL days

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Pension access

Dalata Academy

Staff events

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group is hiring an Assistant Bar Manager at Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge in Dublin. Reporting to the Food and Beverage Manager, you will lead the Bar department and drive service excellence while managing budgets and costs.

You will recruit, develop and retain team members, set targets aligned with hotel strategy and oversee events to ensure outstanding guest experiences. Dalata offers internal opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Food & Beverage management role in a leading hotel.
• Experience in large conferences and events is a distinct advantage.
• Excellent Leadership skills.
• Experience in recruiting and developing employees.
• High standards and attention to detail.
• An excellent focus on our customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Bar department and execute the strategy to achieve goals.
• People leadership, including recruiting, retaining and developing employees.
• Set targets for the Bar team in line with the overall departmental and hotel strategy.
• Support/oversee events in the hotel to ensure excellence in service at all times.
• Manage the budget and cost-effectiveness of the department.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budget management

Customer service

Recruiting

Job description

Job Ref: DAL5737 Branch: Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge Location: Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, Ballsbridge Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 17/08/2026 Closing date: 17/09/2026

Assistant Bar Manager

Benefit from Dalata Academy programmes, courses and learning tools that equip you with essential skills and knowledge while also providing exposure to senior team members who can mentor you along the way. We are committed to promoting from within, so your dedication can lead to exciting internal opportunities. If you are ready to enhance your career and make an impact in a supportive environment, join us at Dalata Hotel Group! Reporting to the Food and Beverage Manager, the Bar Manager will lead the operational & financial success of the Bar function.

Benefits

• Free employee meals on duty
• 50% Off F&B in all properties
• €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata owned hotels
• 30% off the Friends & Family rate
• Extra AL day for every year worked (5 extra days to a maximum of 5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
• Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)
• Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy- support your career journey
• Staff Appreciation Initiatives, Fun Team Building Activities and regular charity events

Your Job

• Lead the Bar department and execute the strategy to achieve goals.
• People leadership, including recruiting, retaining and developing employees.
• Set targets for the Bar team in line with the overall departmental and hotel strategy.
• Support/oversee events in the hotel to ensure excellence in service at all times.
• Manage the budget and cost-effectiveness of the department.

What You'll Need

• Experience in a Food & Beverage management role in a leading hotel.
• Experience in large conferences and events is a distinct advantage.
• Excellent Leadership skills.
• Experience in recruiting and developing employees.
• High standards and attention to detail.
• An excellent focus on our customers.

About Us

Dalata Hotel Group - We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we'll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe. Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers. Dalata Hotel Group is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process. Our beautiful hotel is located in Dublin 4, a short distance to the city centre. At Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, not only is the best of Dublin waiting for you, it's your piece of tranquillity only a short distance from the city centre. Located beside the RDS in Ballsbridge, one of Dublin's more luxurious areas, it's a place that has everything from food, culture, to entertainment. If you want to see even more of Dublin, our stunning Victorian building is conveniently located within a short distance to both the city centre and Sandymount DART station, giving you access to a world of sights, restaurants and hidden gems - and, with on-site parking for our guests, you can enjoy even more of what the area has to offer.