Assistant Bar Manager - Goods Way, London

Description

Goods Way is the brand new dynamic, diverse venue at King’s Cross. Here you can see a gig at Lafayette, eat amazing street food at The Courtyard, hang out in Sweetwater, the New-Orleans style cocktail bar or party the night away at one of our club nights.

Job Purpose

The Assistant Bar Manager is to oversee the running of the bar service. You are the example to the Bar team when it comes to service, knowledge, and standards. They ensure the bar operation is running smoothly and that guests are receiving the best experience possible.

Main Responsibilities

• Overseeing the running of the bar
• Preparing and serving drinks to customers
• Providing a consistently high level of customer service
• Maintaining high levels of cleanliness
• Keeping stocks and inventory
• Complying with and following licensing regulations, company procedures and policies
• Assist in bartender training
• Have a direct input into menu and product development
• Process transactions accurately
• Boost revenue through upselling
• Open and close of bars and stock areas

Requirements

• A big personality with pure passion for everything bar related
• Minimum 3 years cocktail and bar experience
• Problem solving and background in high level customer service experience
• Fluent in stock takes and orders
• A great understanding of classic cocktail specs and techniques
• Good working knowledge of cocktails/spirits/wine/beer
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and late nights
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Working knowledge with a POS System
• Industry related certifications (i.e. WSET) - Desirable

Kindly note due to our company requirements, sponsorship is not available for this position for those who are not based in the UK or not holding settled status.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays annually, increasing to 28 days after 2 complete years with us
• An extra day to enjoy celebrating your birthday!
• Flexible working environment
• Private medical insurance for you and your significant others
• Life insurance
• Statutory pension
• Discounts on wellness incentives, employee assistance programs and thousands of retailers
• Generous site discount for you, your friends and family

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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HIRING PRACTICES

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