Assistant Bars Manager

Company Description

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Bars Manager to join The Hoxton Southwark team.    

The Hoxton, Southwark is our third Hox location in London, only a skip & a hop away from the South Bank. There is something for everyone: 192 rooms, Albie restaurant, The Apartment (our unique meeting & events space, a stunning roof-top restaurant and bar Seabird with indoor and outdoor seating PLUS our coworking space spread over six floors.

Job Description

What you’ll do…

• Run a fun and fast-paced bar operation day and night, reporting directly to the Restaurant and Bars Manager
• Be creative, share ideas, develop and implement our bar strategy – play a part in innovating our bar concept and staying ahead of trends
• Create seasonal menus, in line with the bar’s ethos and The Hoxton brand
• Develop a beverage programme for the bar, enabling a “destination bar” profile
• Lead your team by example, driving service standards and encouraging growth and development
• Train bar staff to take part in cocktail competitions
• Know your product and systems inside out
• Ensure all items are correctly set up on POS as well as FnBShop with the right prices and recipes
• Own your P&L – be fully responsible for the beverage COS%
• Carry out monthly stocktakes with full stock management accountability
• Manage team rotas in line with business needs and labour targets, oversee shift structures and closing hours, and approve holidays ensuring adequate coverage at all times
• Drive sales and commercial performance through strong operational control, upselling, and a focus on maximising revenue opportunities across the bar

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

• 2–3 years’ experience in a bar operations role with a background in cocktail menu development, ideally in a luxury or lifestyle bar environment
• Experience with stock management
• FnBShop literate
• Experience dealing with brands and account managers
• Experience with brand activations
• A natural leader who creates an environment where people can perform at their best
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences
• Practical, hands-on and solutions-focused approach
• Open to doing things differently and trying new ideas
• A team player who works hard, supports others and contributes to a positive culture

Additional Information

What’s in it for you…

• Competitive salary
• 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension, and life insurance.
• A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing
• It’s ok not to be Ok, we have a confidential hotline for any support you require about anything and a network of mental health first aiders
• Treat yourself once in a while with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners
• Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift
• Excellent discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your nearest and dearest (even if you decide to leave us!)
• Free night at The Hoxton every year and something a little extra £££ when you hit the big milestones!
• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands
• Training to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at work
• Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities
• Regular team get togethers, from our team drinks to our (pretty special!) bi-annual parties – we know how to have a good time!
• Enhanced family leave for when you’re expanding your family
• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.