Overview
Join our dynamic Bar team at Armagh City Hotel as an Assistant Bar Manager and become a vital part of creating memorable experiences for our guests!
This energetic role offers the opportunity to lead and support bar operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, efficient food and beverage management, and a lively, welcoming atmosphere. As an Assistant Bar Manager, you will work closely with the management team to oversee daily bar activities, supervise staff, and uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and hospitality.
Bring your passion for food, drinks, and team leadership to help us deliver outstanding service in a fast-paced environment!
Embark on this exciting journey where your leadership fuels vibrant guest experiences! We’re dedicated to fostering a positive work environment that values your skills in service management, team supervision, and hospitality. Join us to make every guest visit unforgettable while advancing your career in the thriving hospitality industry!
Job Reference: ABM.03.36
Salary: From £28000 per year
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Bar Manager in supervising daily bar operations, including food preparation, beverage service, and customer interactions
- Support staff training and development to ensure excellent customer service and adherence to food safety standards
- Oversee inventory control, including ordering supplies, managing stock levels, and minimizing waste
- Operate POS systems for accurate cash handling and transaction processing
- Supervise shift management to ensure smooth service flow during busy hours in a quick service or casual dining setting
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area in compliance with health regulations
- Ensure quality standards are met for all menu items
- Support kitchen management activities including food safety protocols and food presentation standards
- Participate in interviewing and hiring new team members to build a skilled and motivated staff
- Contribute to budget management by monitoring costs related to food, beverages, and labor
- Engage in Duty Manager shifts when required.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties which will be discussed with and directed by the Bar Manager and/or General Manager.
Shift Patterns to include early mornings, late evenings, weekends and statutory holidays or other holidays. The full list of conditions can b found in our employee handbook.
Essential Candidate:
- Proven experience in restaurant or hospitality management with a focus on bar operations
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and food safety practices
- Familiarity with POS systems for efficient transactions
- Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, energetic attitude
- Demonstrated leadership abilities in supervising teams and managing shift operations
- Experience with inventory control, budgeting, and food management processes
- Skilled in staff training, development, and performance coaching
- Ability to handle cash accurately and perform cash handling procedures confidently
- Knowledge of catering, banquet service, or hotel experience is a plus
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Culinary experience or barista experience is advantageous for supporting beverage preparation tasks
- Commitment to food safety standards and hospitality excellence
