Assistant Bar Manager

Company: Hawksmoor
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Assistant Bar ManagerSince 2006, Hawksmoor has been the UK’s home ofethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired withaward-winning wines and cocktails. We’re proud to be a certified B Corp, one ofthe most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have beenrecognised as one of the Best Companies to work for year after year.

As Assistant Bar Manager, you’ll support theBar Manager in leading the bar team and ensuring every drink and every servicelives up to Hawksmoor standards. You’ll combine creativity and leadership witha deep understanding of guest experience, working with the team to deliver anexceptional bar operation that’s full of energy, precision and warmth.

What You’ll Do

  • Support the Bar Manager with day-to-day leadershipof the bar team
  • Lead shifts confidently, ensuring drinks quality,service and speed meet Hawksmoor standards
  • Help train and develop bartenders and barbacksthrough coaching and tastings
  • Manage stock, ordering, and waste to maintainexcellent cost control
  • Be a visible, hands‑on leader on the floor andbehind the bar
  • Deputise for the Bar Manager when needed, keepingservice smooth and consistent

Who You Are

  • Experienced as an Assistant Bar Manager, Supervisoror strong Head Bartender in a quality, cocktail‑led venue
  • Passionate about cocktails, wines, spirits andcreating memorable guest experiences
  • A supportive leader who develops and motivatestheir team
  • Organised, energetic and confident under pressure
  • Ambitious and ready to progress towards a BarManager role

Our Values

Welcome Everyone

  • – we are warm, welcoming and help everyone feel comfortable being themselves

Work Hard and Be Nice to People

  • – we balance hard work and ambition withintegrity, kindness and fun

Hit Hawksmoor Standards

  • – we all take accountability for the part we play

Keep Evolving

  • – we continue to develop through listening, learning, feedback and new ideas

Benefits

  • Tronc paid for every hour you work, includingholidays and breaks
  • Free team meals on shift
  • 50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and your lovedones
  • Income protection and death in service cover
  • Paid annual volunteer days
  • Stream early wage access and financial wellbeingtools
  • Referral bonuses from day one
  • Exclusive savings on travel, shopping andexperiences
  • Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks andsupport
  • Full training and development with clearprogression opportunities

We’re building a team that reflects the richnessand diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor, we welcome everyoneand believe in creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, kindnessis key and high standards are met together. If this role excites you but youdon’t meet every requirement, please apply anyway. You might be exactly whowe’re looking for.

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Posted: October 30th, 2026