Assistant Bar Manager in Ellesmere Port

Overview

Are you a passionate hospitality professional with strong leadership skills and a love for delivering exceptional guest experiences? We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Assistant Bar Manager to join our dynamic team at Carden Park Hotel.

Responsibilities

• Support the Bar Manager in overseeing daily bar operations
• Act as Deputy Bar Manager in their absence, taking full responsibility for service and team leadership
• Lead by example to deliver outstanding customer service
• Mentor, train, and develop bar staff to maintain exceptional standards
• Conduct on-the-job training and support structured training programs
• Ensure compliance with licensing, health & safety, and company policies
• Assist in driving sales, promotions, and upselling initiatives
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and professionalism

About You / Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or senior bar role (hotel experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, beverages, and bar operations
• Proven experience in mentoring, coaching, and developing team members
• Confident decision-maker with the ability to take charge when required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A hands-on, proactive, and positive attitude

Enjoy a full time role of 40 hours per week, working a variety of shifts including evenings, late nights and weekends.

Due to the rural location of the hotel, own transport is required, we do also offer some live in accommodation.

Be Part of Team Carden

Providing world class service is at the heart of everything we do. You will need to have a genuine passion for hospitality with experience in a similar role or be a strong bars supervisor with busy bar experience, looking to develop. Supporting your team will be second nature to you as you will have experience working with a large team of full time and part time staff. Experience of cash handling, cocktails and drinks knowledge and basic barista training is also required. We are looking for someone to be remarkable, with a good eye for detail who takes pride in providing the best possible service.

The Perks of Team Carden

Join a team where you will work hard but have fun along the way. You will enjoy a variety of benefits being part of our team which include:

• Share of the service charge
• Discounted hotel accommodation for yourself, family and friends
• Discounted food and drink to enjoy in the hotel when not on shift
• Discounted use of our award winning 5* spa, alongside treatments and retail
• Free staff lunch provided
• Free on-site parking
• Access to perks platforms; high street discounts, and wellbeing assistance
• Free Golf and Leisure Club membership, including free use of the gym & swimming pool
• 20% off all Pursuits activities.
• Free use of tennis courts and equipment and games rooms.
• Free regular transport mini-bus from Wrexham
• Progression opportunities for all
• Career development through funded qualifications

Carden Park Hotel are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, identity, or ability.