Assistant Bar Manager

Assistant Bar Manager
Since 2006, Hawksmoor has been the UK’s home of
ethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired with
award-winning wines and cocktails. We’re proud to be a certified B Corp, one of
the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have been
recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for year after year.

As Assistant Bar Manager, you’ll support the
Bar Manager in leading the bar team and ensuring every drink and every service
lives up to Hawksmoor standards. You’ll combine creativity and leadership with
a deep understanding of guest experience, working with the team to deliver an
exceptional bar operation that’s full of energy, precision and warmth.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Bar Manager with day-to-day leadership
  of the bar team
• Lead shifts confidently, ensuring drinks quality,
  service and speed meet Hawksmoor standards
• Help train and develop bartenders and barbacks
  through coaching and tastings
• Manage stock, ordering, and waste to maintain
  excellent cost control
• Be a visible, hands-on leader on the floor and
  behind the bar
• Deputise for the Bar Manager when needed, keeping
  service smooth and consistent

Who You Are

• Experienced as an Assistant Bar Manager, Supervisor
  or strong Head Bartender in a quality, cocktail-led venue
• Passionate about cocktails, wines, spirits and
  creating memorable guest experiences
• A supportive leader who develops and motivates
  their team
• Organised, energetic and confident under pressure
• Ambitious and ready to progress towards a Bar
  Manager role

Our Values
Welcome Everyone
- we are warm, welcoming and help everyone feel comfortable being themselves
Work Hard and Be Nice to People - we balance hard work and ambition with
integrity, kindness and fun
Hit Hawksmoor Standards - we all take accountability for the part we play
Keep Evolving
- we continue to develop through listening, learning, feedback and new ideas

Benefits

• Tronc paid for every hour you work, including
  holidays and breaks
• Free team meals on shift
• 50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and your loved
  ones
• Income protection and death in service cover
• Paid annual volunteer days
• Stream early wage access and financial wellbeing
  tools
• Referral bonuses from day one
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping and
  experiences
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks and
  support
• Full training and development with clear
  progression opportunities

We’re building a team that reflects the richness
and diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor, we welcome everyone
and believe in creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, kindness
is key and high standards are met together. If this role excites you but you
don’t meet every requirement, please apply anyway. You might be exactly who
we’re looking for.