We are seeking a talented and knowledgeable Assistant Bar Manager to join our new opening, The Horses!

Opening in September 2026, The Horses will bring a fresh hospitality offering to Farringdon. Set within a building that has long been part of the local community, the venue will combine a pub atmosphere with exceptional dining, quality drinks, and attentive service across multiple floors. 

We are building a team that prides itself on delivering authentic hospitality, who are collaborative and create a genuinely warm, welcoming environment for every guest. This is an opportunity to join a new opening and help shape the venue from day one, becoming part of a business that values quality, teamwork, and a shared passion for great service.

•    Salary – Base salary £35,000 per annum + service charge (Circa £12,000 per annum)

What's in it for you as an Assistant Bar Manager:

•  50% off food and drink in our pubs for a table of up to 4 people. 
•  Every penny of service charge goes to the people who work in our restaurants, including our kitchen team. Access your tips weekly in your digital tip jar.
• Access to Benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, bars, restaurants + more.
• 24/7 Health and Wellbeing support, access support lines anytime for your mental, physical and financial health. 
• Celebrate your 1-year work anniversary with an overnight stay in the Cotswolds, on us!
• Access to Stream, A financial wellbeing platform, helping you manage, save and access up to 50% of your earnings in advance of payday. 
• Earn more with our employee referral scheme. 
• Delicious staff meals on shift.
• Career progression opportunities, on going training to develop yourself personally and professionally.

 What you'll be doing as an Assistant Bar Manager:

• Support the Bar Manager in overseeing daily bar operations across all four floors, ensuring smooth, efficient service while maintaining exceptional standards.
• Lead by example on the floor, supervising bartenders during service and helping to create a positive, high-performing team culture.
• Assist in delivering an exciting drinks offering and a welcoming atmosphere that enhances the guest experience and encourages repeat visits.
• Support stock management processes, including monitoring inventory levels, tracking usage, receiving deliveries, and assisting with ordering to minimise wastage.
• Coach, train, and develop bar team members, providing ongoing support to help improve performance and promote career progression within the business.
• Collaborate with the Bar Manager and wider management team to implement new initiatives, improve operational efficiency, and drive revenue growth.
• Ensure company policies, licensing regulations, health and safety procedures, and service standards are consistently followed.

About you, our new Assistant Bar Manager:

• Proven experience as a Head Bartender or Assistant Bar Manager in a high-end high-volume venue.
• Advantageous if you have previous experience in fine dining or high end restaurants
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, manage and develop a diverse team.
• Positive and friendly attitude, with a willingness to work collaboratively with the team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions under pressure.
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer service and creating a positive experience for guests. 
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

About us: 

We are seeking a talented and knowledgeable Assistant Bar Manager to join our new opening, The Horses!

Opening in September 2026, The Horses will bring a fresh hospitality offering to Farringdon. Set within a building that has long been part of the local community, the venue will combine a pub atmosphere with exceptional dining, quality drinks, and attentive service across multiple floors. 

We are building a team that prides itself on delivering authentic hospitality, who are collaborative and create a genuinely warm, welcoming environment for every guest. This is an opportunity to join a new opening and help shape the venue from day one, becoming part of a business that values quality, teamwork, and a shared passion for great service.

•    Salary – Base salary £35,000 per annum + service charge (Circa £12,000 per annum)

What's in it for you as an Assistant Bar Manager:

•  50% off food and drink in our pubs for a table of up to 4 people. 
•  Every penny of service charge goes to the people who work in our restaurants, including our kitchen team. Access your tips weekly in your digital tip jar.
• Access to Benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, bars, restaurants + more.
• 24/7 Health and Wellbeing support, access support lines anytime for your mental, physical and financial health. 
• Celebrate your 1-year work anniversary with an overnight stay in the Cotswolds, on us!
• Access to Stream, A financial wellbeing platform, helping you manage, save and access up to 50% of your earnings in advance of payday. 
• Earn more with our employee referral scheme. 
• Delicious staff meals on shift.
• Career progression opportunities, on going training to develop yourself personally and professionally.

 What you'll be doing as an Assistant Bar Manager:

• Support the Bar Manager in overseeing daily bar operations across all four floors, ensuring smooth, efficient service while maintaining exceptional standards.
• Lead by example on the floor, supervising bartenders during service and helping to create a positive, high-performing team culture.
• Assist in delivering an exciting drinks offering and a welcoming atmosphere that enhances the guest experience and encourages repeat visits.
• Support stock management processes, including monitoring inventory levels, tracking usage, receiving deliveries, and assisting with ordering to minimise wastage.
• Coach, train, and develop bar team members, providing ongoing support to help improve performance and promote career progression within the business.
• Collaborate with the Bar Manager and wider management team to implement new initiatives, improve operational efficiency, and drive revenue growth.
• Ensure company policies, licensing regulations, health and safety procedures, and service standards are consistently followed.

About you, our new Assistant Bar Manager:

• Proven experience as a Head Bartender or Assistant Bar Manager in a high-end high-volume venue.
• Advantageous if you have previous experience in fine dining or high end restaurants
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, manage and develop a diverse team.
• Positive and friendly attitude, with a willingness to work collaboratively with the team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions under pressure.
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer service and creating a positive experience for guests. 
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

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