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…
1. Run a fun and fast-paced bar operation day and night, reporting directly to the Restaurant and Bars Manager
2. Be creative, share ideas, develop and implement our bar strategy – play a part in innovating our bar concept and staying ahead of trends
3. Create seasonal menus, in line with the bar’s ethos and The Hoxton brand
4. Develop a beverage programme for the bar, enabling a “destination bar” profile
5. Lead your team by example, driving service standards and encouraging growth and development
6. Train bar staff to take part in cocktail competitions
7. Know your product and systems inside out
8. Ensure all items are correctly set up on POS as well as FnBShop with the right prices and recipes
9. Own your P&L – be fully responsible for the beverage COS%
10. Carry out monthly stocktakes with full stock management accountability
11. 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
12. 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…
13. 2–3 years’ experience in a bar operations role with a background in cocktail menu development, ideally in a luxury or lifestyle bar environment
14. Experience with stock management
15. FnBShop literate
16. Experience dealing with brands and account managers
17. Experience with brand activations
18. A natural leader who creates an environment where people can perform at their best
19. Passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences
20. Practical, hands-on and solutions-focused approach
21. Open to doing things differently and trying new ideas
22. A team player who works hard, supports others and contributes to a positive culture
Additional Information
What’s in it for you…
23. Competitive salary
24. 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension, and life insurance.
25. A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing
26. 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
27. Treat yourself once in a while with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners
28. Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us
29. Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift
30. Excellent discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your nearest and dearest (even if you decide to leave us!)
31. Free night at The Hoxton every year and something a little extra £££ when you hit the big milestones!
32. Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands
33. 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
34. Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities
35. Regular team get togethers, from our team drinks to our (pretty special!) bi-annual parties – we know how to have a good time!
36. Enhanced family leave for when you’re expanding your family
37. An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.