Assistant Bar Manager in London

Our heart, head and hands play a part in everything we do. By caring about the art of hospitality and perfecting every detail, we work together to uplift the lives of others. There is nothing quite like the satisfaction of providing an unrivalled service that is greatly admired. If you are passionate about delivering an exquisite service within a 5-star environment, then we would like to hear from you.

About The Role

The Northall Assistant Bar Manager is responsible for assisting the Bar Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the bar at The Northall, ensuring a seamless and exceptional guest experience. This role involves managing bar staff, ensuring the highest standards of service, and contributing to the development of the bar's offerings. The Assistant Bar Manager will demonstrate our core values—heart, head, and hands—by being supportive, connected, refined, caring, genuine, positive, focused, creative, and entrepreneurial. This role demands excellent leadership, organizational skills, and a passion for delivering luxury service in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

About You

• Previous experience in an assistant management role within a bar or hospitality environment, preferably in a luxury hotel or high-end bar setting.
• Proven ability to manage a team and deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong understanding of bar operations, including stock control, inventory management, and ordering.
• Experience in creating and implementing drink menus, managing bar promotions, and enhancing guest experiences.
• A solid knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wines, and beers, with a passion for staying current on industry trends.
• Experience handling guest complaints and resolving issues with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop team members.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong desire to learn and develop a career within luxury hospitality.
• Good level of written and spoken English.
• Flexibility to work varied hours.
• Takes pride in own professional grooming.
• Ability and resilience to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Pride and attention to detail in your work.
• Confidence and professionalism when interacting with high profile guests.
• Bartender or Hospitality Management qualifications (such as WSET or equivalent) preferred but not essential.
• Certification in Responsible Alcohol Service (where applicable).
• Food Hygiene or Health & Safety certification (preferably at level 2 or higher).
• Ongoing training or professional development in mixology, customer service, or related fields would be an asset.

About Corinthia

Corinthia London combines contemporary flair with traditional grandeur. We consider ourselves as London's magical, grand hotel, intelligently designed for modern life. Situated in the heart of London, the hotel features 279 beautiful bedrooms, including 7 penthouses and 55 suites, elegant restaurants, and bars and the largest, most breath‐taking multi award‐winning spa in London.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

• Highly competitive salary.
• 29 days paid holidays per annum (inc. bank/public holidays).
• Complimentary dry cleaning of uniform.
• Complimentary meals on duty.
• Extensive recognition programs and length of service awards.
• Enhanced pension entitlement.
• Season ticket loan.

Our focus is supporting your health and wellbeing and giving you more time with your family and friends by offering:

• Enhanced sick pay.
• Eye test vouchers.
• Access to Employee health and wellbeing programme.
• Mental health and wellbeing workshops.
• Discounted Salon, Spa, Food and Beverage and accommodation rates.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Discounts across our portfolio of international hotels.

We will invest in you the same way you do it with us and provide you with access to:

• Learning & Development programmes.
• Apprenticeship scheme.
• Complimentary English classes.
• Corinthia inspired gifts for special occasions.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Colleague social events.

ELIGIBILITY

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, or be able to acquire such eligibility. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.