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Assistant Bar Manager
ALTA
Assistant Bar Manager
ALTA
Full Time
2
Years
Experience
£50000 / Year
Assistant Bar Manager
ALTA
Full Time
2
Years
Experience
£50000 / Year
Skills
Fine Dining Experience
Fast-Paced Experience
Knowledge of Wine Pairings
Description
Join the ALTA Team – Assistant Bar Manager – £50,000+ per annum (Depending on experience)
ALTA brings the lively spirit of asador (grilled meat) restaurants and San Sebastián’s vibrant Basque bars to the heart of Soho’s iconic Kingly Court. Renowned Head Chef, Rob Roy Cameron, formerly of elBulli (Catalonia) and Rodero (Pamplona, Basque region), brings a wealth of culinary expertise to the kitchen.
As the Assistant Bar Manager at ALTA, you’ll be responsible for:
- Supporting the Beverage Manager in overseeing all aspects of the bar’s daily operations, ensuring exceptional service, efficiency, and consistency
- Creatively leading the bar team to deliver the highest standards of service and overall excellent experience
Perks & Benefits:
- 50% staff dining discount across ALTA, MOI & DOMU
- Extra holidays, kicks in after 2 years in the company, 1 day of holiday extra for each year completed. Up to 33 days max!
- Cycle to work scheme, save on a new bike or Lime / Forest bike subscription
- Fantastic Supplier trips & training
- Generous opening Referral Bonus, Hourly staff referral - £350, Salaried staff - £700
- Extra holidays, kicks in after 2 years in the company, 1 day of holiday extra for each year completed. Up to 33 days max!
- Wellness, mental health, and healthcare perks
- Delicious meals provided on shift
- Opportunities for growth and professional development within an expanding restaurant group
What we Look for:
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team
- Strong organisational and time-management abilities, ensuring smooth operations during peak periods
- Creativity and expertise in cocktail creation, with the ability to contribute to menu development.
- Proficiency in bar management systems and POS software
- A passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding guest experiences
- A natural outgoing hospitality professional who loves to interact with people
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
- Prior experience in a busy, high-end restaurant or similar setting
- Ability to represent our restaurant with pride and professionalism
- Flexibility to respond to a variety of different work situations
- Approachable, reliable, enthusiastic, and a true supportive team player across all departments including kitchen and bar staff, to ensure smooth operations
- An appreciation of Basque cuisine and culture is a plus, but not essential
- Supervise the preparation and service of beverages, ensuring quality, accuracy, and consistency
- Support inventory management, including ordering supplies, stock rotation, and minimising waste
- Ensure the bar adheres to UK health, safety, and licensing regulations at all times
Team Leadership
- Lead and inspire the bar team, fostering a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and excellence
- Train and mentor team members, ensuring they understand recipes, techniques, and service standards
- Monitor staff performance, providing regular feedback and identifying opportunities for growth
- Assist in scheduling and managing shifts to maintain optimal staffing levels during peak and off-peak times
Menu Development
- Collaborate with the Beverage Manager to develop creative and seasonal drink menus, including signature cocktails and non-alcoholic options
- Provide input on new drink offerings, experimenting with flavours, techniques, and presentation styles
- Stay updated on beverage trends, incorporating fresh ideas to enhance the menu
Financial Management
- Support the Beverage Manager in monitoring bar revenue, costs, and profitability, implementing strategies to achieve financial targets
- Assist in tracking sales performance, analysing key metrics, and identifying areas for improvement
- Contribute to promotional campaigns to boost revenue
Supplier and Vendor Relations
- Work with the Beverage Manager to maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring access to premium products and competitive pricing
- Monitor deliveries to ensure quality and consistency of products
Experience
- At least 1-2 years of experience in a bar or beverage management role within a high-end or fast-paced hospitality environment
- Strong understanding of bar operations, cocktail creation, and beverage service
About ALTA:
Our menu is a tribute to the bustling streets of Northern Spain, bold flavours, innovative twists, and shared plates designed to bring people together. Think mouthwatering pintxos, succulent grilled meats, and fresh seafood, all paired with an eclectic selection of Basque wines, craft beers, and signature cocktails.
ALTA is setting the stage for a new wave of culinary excellence in London’s dynamic food scene.
Be part of something extraordinary, Apply now!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alta.london/
ALTA is part of the MAD Restaurants Group, where we celebrate the differences within our team, believing they enrich the culture and character of our restaurants. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment—embracing all ages, genders, identities, races, sexual orientations, and ethnicities—where everyone feels welcome, no matter their background.
Join the ALTA Team – Assistant Bar Manager – £50,000+ per annum (Depending on experience)
ALTA brings the lively spirit of asador (grilled meat) restaurants and San Sebastián’s vibrant Basque bars to the heart of Soho’s iconic Kingly Court. Renowned Head Chef, Rob Roy Cameron, formerly of elBulli (Catalonia) and Rodero (Pamplona, Basque region), brings a wealth of culinary expertise to the kitchen.
As the Assistant Bar Manager at ALTA, you’ll be responsible for:
- Supporting the Beverage Manager in overseeing all aspects of the bar’s daily operations, ensuring exceptional service, efficiency, and consistency
- Creatively leading the bar team to deliver the highest standards of service and overall excellent experience
Perks & Benefits:
- 50% staff dining discount across ALTA, MOI & DOMU
- Extra holidays, kicks in after 2 years in the company, 1 day of holiday extra for each year completed. Up to 33 days max!
- Cycle to work scheme, save on a new bike or Lime / Forest bike subscription
- Fantastic Supplier trips & training
- Generous opening Referral Bonus, Hourly staff referral - £350, Salaried staff - £700
- Extra holidays, kicks in after 2 years in the company, 1 day of holiday extra for each year completed. Up to 33 days max!
- Wellness, mental health, and healthcare perks
- Delicious meals provided on shift
- Opportunities for growth and professional development within an expanding restaurant group
What we Look for:
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team
- Strong organisational and time-management abilities, ensuring smooth operations during peak periods
- Creativity and expertise in cocktail creation, with the ability to contribute to menu development.
- Proficiency in bar management systems and POS software
- A passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding guest experiences
- A natural outgoing hospitality professional who loves to interact with people
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
- Prior experience in a busy, high-end restaurant or similar setting
- Ability to represent our restaurant with pride and professionalism
- Flexibility to respond to a variety of different work situations
- Approachable, reliable, enthusiastic, and a true supportive team player across all departments including kitchen and bar staff, to ensure smooth operations
- An appreciation of Basque cuisine and culture is a plus, but not essential
- Supervise the preparation and service of beverages, ensuring quality, accuracy, and consistency
- Support inventory management, including ordering supplies, stock rotation, and minimising waste
- Ensure the bar adheres to UK health, safety, and licensing regulations at all times
Team Leadership
- Lead and inspire the bar team, fostering a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and excellence
- Train and mentor team members, ensuring they understand recipes, techniques, and service standards
- Monitor staff performance, providing regular feedback and identifying opportunities for growth
- Assist in scheduling and managing shifts to maintain optimal staffing levels during peak and off-peak times
Menu Development
- Collaborate with the Beverage Manager to develop creative and seasonal drink menus, including signature cocktails and non-alcoholic options
- Provide input on new drink offerings, experimenting with flavours, techniques, and presentation styles
- Stay updated on beverage trends, incorporating fresh ideas to enhance the menu
Financial Management
- Support the Beverage Manager in monitoring bar revenue, costs, and profitability, implementing strategies to achieve financial targets
- Assist in tracking sales performance, analysing key metrics, and identifying areas for improvement
- Contribute to promotional campaigns to boost revenue
Supplier and Vendor Relations
- Work with the Beverage Manager to maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring access to premium products and competitive pricing
- Monitor deliveries to ensure quality and consistency of products
Experience
- At least 1-2 years of experience in a bar or beverage management role within a high-end or fast-paced hospitality environment
- Strong understanding of bar operations, cocktail creation, and beverage service
About ALTA:
Our menu is a tribute to the bustling streets of Northern Spain, bold flavours, innovative twists, and shared plates designed to bring people together. Think mouthwatering pintxos, succulent grilled meats, and fresh seafood, all paired with an eclectic selection of Basque wines, craft beers, and signature cocktails.
ALTA is setting the stage for a new wave of culinary excellence in London’s dynamic food scene.
Be part of something extraordinary, Apply now!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alta.london/
ALTA is part of the MAD Restaurants Group, where we celebrate the differences within our team, believing they enrich the culture and character of our restaurants. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment—embracing all ages, genders, identities, races, sexual orientations, and ethnicities—where everyone feels welcome, no matter their background.
Assistant Bar Manager
Full Time
2
Years
Experience
£50000 / Year
Skills
Fine Dining Experience
Fast-Paced Experience
Knowledge of Wine Pairings
Unit G9, Kingly Court, Kingly Street, Carnaby, London, W1B 5PW, United Kingdom