Assistant Bar Manager – The Meeting House
Opening this Autumn, The Meeting House will be a welcome addition to Belfast City centre. Located between Ann Street and Crown Entry, the venue will be a 'free-house' pub with a focus on traditional Irish music and its unique historical location. The pub will also be complemented by an adjoining Indian-inspired 60 seat restaurant, 'Ru'.
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Bar Manager to support the General Manager and help bring the bar to life.
The role
This is a key bar management position with responsibility for supporting the successful day-to-day operation of The Meeting House bar.
As Assistant Bar Manager, you will work closely with the General Manager to lead bar shifts, support and develop the bar team, maintain high service standards and deliver an outstanding guest experience.
What’s in it for you:
- Competitive salary including discretionary bonus scheme
- 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, Mental Health Awareness, etc.
- Team bonding events such as our summer BBQ, Winter Raffle, seasonal parties, trips, and award ceremonies.
What you’ll do:
- Support the General Manager with the opening and ongoing operation of The Meeting House bar
- Lead day-to-day bar shifts, ensuring seamless service flow and effective team co-ordination
- Set and uphold exceptional service standards, handling customer feedback professionally and resolving issues promptly and confidently
- Support the recruitment, training and development of a team of around 20 to 25 bar staff who are skilled, motivated and reflect the bar’s culture and standards
- Assist with rotas, labour control, stock management, cash handling and the achievement of agreed KPIs
- Maintain excellent bar presentation and product quality while ensuring full compliance with hygiene, health and safety, and licensing requirements
About you:
- At least 2 years’ bar management experience in a busy pub or other bar service environment
- Someone able to make a quick impact and help establish a strong team in a fresh bar environment
- A people person who is great at growing and nurturing professional relationships
- A confident shift leader and communicator with strong organisational skills
- You have sound knowledge of bar operations, stock control and licensing standards
- You’re enthusiastic, hands-on and enjoy bringing fresh ideas to the table
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays
If you’re ready to take the next step in your bar management career and make an impact in an exciting new venue, 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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