Position: Assistant Bar Manager
Location: Manchester
Salary: Up to £40,000 inclusive of tronc
About us:
Chotto Matte is a globally recognized Japanese-Peruvian
fusion restaurant group with locations in London, Miami, San Francisco,
Toronto, and now Manchester! Our venues are immersive spaces where vibrant
cuisine meets energetic beats, offering guests a unique and engaging dining
experience. We’re now on the lookout for an experienced Assistant Bar Manager
to lead and inspire our talented bar team and oversee all bar operations across
the venue.
The Role:
We’re looking for a passionate and hands-on Assistant Bar
Manager to support the Bar Manager in leading our talented bar team and
delivering an outstanding guest experience across our three bars – two indoors
and one on our stunning outdoor terrace.
You’ll play a key role in maintaining service excellence,
driving innovation, and supporting the day-to-day running of a fast-paced,
late-night venue that stays open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Key Responsibilities
* Support
the Bar Manager in overseeing all bar operations across three bars
* Lead
and motivate a team of up to 15 bartenders and barbacks
* Deliver
an exceptional guest experience in a high-energy, late-night environment
* Assist
in training, development, and performance management of the bar team
* Maintain
high standards of cocktail preparation, presentation, and consistency
* Oversee
stock control, ordering, and supplier coordination
* Ensure
compliance with licensing, health & safety, and hygiene standards
* Bring
creative input to cocktail innovation and seasonal menu development
* Act
as a visible leader on the floor, especially during busy trading periods
About You
* Minimum
2 years’ experience in a supervisory or assistant management role within a
premium, high-volume bar or hospitality venue
* Strong
cocktail and wine knowledge with a passion for mixology and guest service
* Proven
ability to motivate, develop, and inspire a team
* Energetic
and hands-on approach with excellent communication skills
* Confident
working in a late-night setting (regular finishes around 3am on weekends)
* A
natural leader who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments