Assistant Bar Manager

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals at Employee Restaurant

Free Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniform

Training and Development opportunities

ESG events

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Milano is seeking an Assistant Bar Manager to lead the bar operation with passion and creativity. You will recruit and develop the Bar team, design beverage menus, and ensure exceptional service for our guests.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years in a bar leadership role within luxury hotels, with knowledge of beverage trends and international exposure. Strong interpersonal skills and a flair for creative guest experiences are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a bar leadership role at a luxury hotel.
• Knowledge of current beverage trends; international market exposure preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Creative flair and personal energy for bar experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Bar operation with passion and creativity.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop the Bar team.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage leadership on beverage menus.
• Monitor budgets, scheduling, purchasing, inventory, and cost controls.

Skills

Bar leadership

Team development

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Creative flair

multitasking

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Iconic elegance in Milan’s most fashionable neighbourhood. . A 15th-century convent turned sophisticated garden retreat, Four Seasons Hotel Milano is a haven in the centre of Milan’s Fashion District. Fall asleep under frescoes in high-ceilinged rooms, dine on authentic Italian dishes on the airy veranda and recover from a day of shopping and sightseeing with a massage in our sleek, modern Spa.

About the role

We currently have an opportunity for a talented and creative Assistant Bar Manager to join our Four Seasons Hotel team in Milan, Italy!

What you will do

Reporting into theWine & Beverage Director, you will be responsible for leading the Bar operation with passion and creativity; ensuring exceptional service and attention to our guests. Responsibilities will include selection, talent management and development of our Bar team, working closely with the Food and Beverage leadership team in designing the beverage menus, controlling costs through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, inventory control and cost control measures, observing and making recommendations for improvement of facilities and equipment where required, being highly visible in the operation, providing recognition, promoting good public relations and taking care of special requests with dedication to providing an attentive and distinctive experience for our guests.

What you bring

A wealth of bar leadership experience in luxury hotels with a minimum of 2 years in the same position, be familiar with current beverage trends and ideally have exposure to international markets. We are looking for a special individual whom shares our passion for excellence and whom delights in the magic of curating special experiences and memories for our guests. You should have a special talent and passion for focusing on the development of our team, attention to detail, strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, the ability to multi-task with excellent organizational skills, be a team player and have a highly creative flair; bringing your personal touch and energy to our bar experiences.

What we offer:

Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package

Excellent Training and Development opportunities

Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

Meals available at our Employee Restaurant

Employee Experience initiatives: from annual themed employee party to many ESG events throughout the year

Employee Recognition Programs

Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential

Schedule & Hours:

This position is based at the Four Seasons Milan.

This job includes flexible schedule with the ability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays.

You must possess the legal right to work in Italy and have fluency in English and Italian.