Assistant Bars Manager

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.

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

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

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.