Assistant Cocktail Bar Manager – Mother & 45:33
Opening in Belfast this year, Mother and 45:33 will be two distinctive new cocktail-led venues, each with its own style, atmosphere and offering.
Mother will be an innovative and stylish cocktail bar featuring a roof terrace, dispense bar and regular DJs.
45:33 will be an intimate listening bar with a conceptual cocktail list, a high-fidelity sound system and a curated DJ programme.
While the venues will operate independently, they will work closely together on production.
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Cocktail Bar Manager to support the Cocktail Bar Manager across both venues and help bring their individual concepts to life.
The role
This is a key, hands-on management position supporting the successful opening and ongoing operation of both bars.
As Assistant Cocktail Bar Manager, you will work closely with the Cocktail Bar Manager to lead shifts, support and develop knowledgeable bar teams, maintain exceptional drinks and service standards and help create memorable guest experiences across both venues.
What’s in it for you:
- Competitive pay package including bonus scheme and service charge
- 29 days holiday including Bank Holidays and your birthday off
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including a free counselling programme
- Company discount offering 20% off food in various outlets including Bullitt Hotel, Little Wing Pizzeria, The National and The Cloth Ear
- Structured learning and development plans through our online CPL training programme
- Varied training opportunities including NVQs, WSET, First Aid and Mental Health Awareness
- Team bonding events such as our summer BBQ, Winter Raffle, seasonal parties, supplier trips and award ceremonies
What you’ll do:
- Support the Cocktail Bar Manager with the pre-opening planning and successful launch of both Mother and 45:33
- Lead day-to-day shifts across both venues, ensuring smooth service, effective communication and consistently high standards
- Help maintain the distinct identity and guest experience of each bar while supporting shared standards for cocktail production, preparation and quality control
- Support the recruitment, training, coaching and development of knowledgeable and confident bar teams
- Lead from the floor, setting the standard for exceptional customer care, cocktail knowledge and detail-led service
- Support rotas, labour control, stock management, ordering, wastage, margins and the achievement of agreed KPIs
- Maintain consistently high standards of drinks presentation, bar organisation and cleanliness
- Take ownership of service and operational issues in the absence of the Cocktail Bar Manager
- Ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety, food safety and hygiene requirements
About you:
- At least 2 years’ management or supervisory experience in a cocktail-led bar, premium bar or similar hospitality environment
- Strong cocktail knowledge and a genuine interest in drinks, ingredients, techniques and presentation
- Experience of leading busy shifts and supporting the training and development of bar teams
- A confident, hands-on leader who is comfortable making decisions and taking ownership during service
- Good commercial awareness, with experience of stock control, wastage, labour management or cost control
- A passion for exceptional customer experiences and detail-led service
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
- An understanding and appreciation of Belfast’s nightlife, cocktail and music scene
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays
If you’re ready to take the next step in your cocktail bar management career and help shape two exciting new Belfast venues from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.
The Company reserves the right to apply enhanced short-listing criteria.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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Assistant Cocktail Bar Manager – Mother & 45:33 in Belfast employer: Mother & 45:33
As a Cocktail Bar Manager at Mother & 45:33 in Belfast, you will join a vibrant and innovative work culture that prioritises creativity and exceptional customer experiences. With competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and a commitment to employee development through structured training programmes, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead two distinctive venues while enjoying team bonding events and health initiatives. Embrace the chance to shape memorable cocktail experiences in a city renowned for its nightlife and hospitality.
