Assistant Bar Manager

Hawksmoor Dublin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holidays

Tronc paid for every hour worked

25% Sunday Premium

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Health plan

Perkbox access

Cycle to Work

Training & development programme

Job summary

Hawksmoor Dublin is seeking an Assistant Bar Manager to support the Bar Manager in leading the bar team and delivering Hawksmoor standards across drinks, service and guest experience.

You will train, coach and develop bartenders, manage stock, and be a visible on-floor leader ensuring energy, precision and warmth in every shift.

Qualifications

• Experienced as an Assistant Bar Manager, Supervisor or strong Head Bartender in a quality, cocktail-led venue.
• Passionate about cocktails, wines, spirits and creating memorable guest experiences.
• A supportive leader who develops and motivates their team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Bar Manager with day-to-day leadership of the bar team.
• Lead shifts confidently, ensuring drinks quality, service and speed meet Hawksmoor standards.
• Help train and develop bartenders and barbacks through coaching and tastings.
• Manage stock, ordering, and waste to maintain cost control.
• Be a visible, hands-on leader on the floor and behind the bar.
• Deputise for the Bar Manager when needed, keeping service smooth and consistent.

Skills

Bar management

Cocktails

Team leadership

Guest experience

Job description

Assistant Bar Manager

Since 2006, Hawksmoor has been the UK’s home of ethically sourced, grass‑fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired with award‑winning wines and cocktails. Hawksmoor Dublin plays a key role in bringing our warm, generous hospitality to the city. We’re proud to be a certified B Corp, one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have been recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for year after year.

As Assistant Bar Manager, you’ll support the Bar Manager in leading the bar team and ensuring every drink and every service lives up to Hawksmoor standards. You’ll combine creativity and leadership with a deep understanding of guest experience, working with the team to deliver an exceptional bar operation that’s full of energy, precision and warmth.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Bar Manager with day-to-day leadership of the bar team
• Lead shifts confidently, ensuring drinks quality, service and speed meet Hawksmoor standards
• Help train and develop bartenders and barbacks through coaching and tastings
• Manage stock, ordering, and waste to maintain excellent cost control
• Be a visible, hands‑on leader on the floor and behind the bar
• Deputise for the Bar Manager when needed, keeping service smooth and consistent

Who You Are

• Experienced as an Assistant Bar Manager, Supervisor or strong Head Bartender in a quality, cocktail‑led venue
• Passionate about cocktails, wines, spirits and creating memorable guest experiences
• A supportive leader who develops and motivates their team
• Organised, energetic and confident under pressure
• Ambitious and ready to progress towards a Bar Manager role

Our Values

Welcome Everyone - we are warm, welcoming and help everyone feel comfortable being themselves

Work Hard and Be Nice to People - we balance hard work and ambition with integrity, kindness and fun

Hit Hawksmoor Standards - we all take accountability for the part we play

Keep Evolving - we continue to develop through listening, learning, feedback and new ideas

Benefits

• 30 days’ holiday
• Tronc paid for every hour you work, including holidays and breaks
• 25% Sunday Premium
• Referral bonuses from day one
• Paid annual volunteer days
• A dedicated restaurant welfare budget for healthy snacks, drinks, and extra support during busy times
• Free meals while you’re at work
• 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
• HSF Health Plan – helping you look after your health and wellbeing
• Access to Perkbox for exclusive discounts and perks
• Taxsaver Commuter Ticket Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Huge investment in training and development with qualifications across Wine, H&S, Food Safety, HR and a five‑stage management development programme, run in partnership with the Watershed Management School

We’re building a team that reflects the richness and diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor, we welcome everyone and believe in creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, kindness is key and high standards are met together. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, please apply anyway. You might be exactly who we’re looking for.