Bar Manager / Assistant Manager - Afters

Low lights. Loud nights. Good drinks. No boring shifts., We're looking for an experienced Bar Manager / Assistant Manager to join our team and help lead the bar through busy nights, keeping standards high, the team motivated and the good times rolling. You'll be hands-on, visible and ready to get stuck in. From leading shifts and supporting the team to making sure guests have a great experience, you'll play an important role in keeping the venue running smoothly. What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting the team during busy shifts, setting the tone for great service.
• Taking ownership of the bar operation and ensuring high standards are maintained throughout service.
• Supporting the recruitment, training and development of the bar team.
• Coaching and motivating team members to help them develop their skills and progress.
• Delivering excellent guest experiences and building strong relationships with regular customers.
• Managing service efficiently during high-volume periods while keeping the team calm and focused.
• Supporting stock management, ordering, cash handling and day-to-day operational procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, presentation, licensing and compliance.
• Working closely with the wider management team to drive venue performance.
• Getting stuck in alongside the team and leading by example.
  
  Previous experience working in a busy bar or late-night hospitality environment.
• Experience supervising or managing a team, with the confidence to lead from the front.
• Someone who stays calm and organised when things get busy.
• Strong knowledge of bar operations, drinks and service standards.
• A natural people person with great communication skills and good chat.
• Someone with plenty of energy, a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• No ego - you're happy getting stuck in wherever you're needed.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences for guests.
• Someone who enjoys a lively environment and can handle a little bit of chaos.
  
  £35,000 salary + service charge & Bonus
• Earn as you learn - with skill-based pay, your hourly rate can increase as you develop new skills.
• Up to 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
• Deals and discounts with a wide range of businesses through our discount portal.
• Early access to your pay through Wagestream.
• £10,000 life assurance to support your loved ones if the worst happens.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with support across mental health, wellbeing and financial matters.
• Fun and vibrant working environment with a fantastic team.
Why Nightcap? At Nightcap, we're all about great nights, great people and creating venues that guests want to come back to. If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, lead a team and be right in the middle of the action, we'd love to hear from you. Sound like your idea of a good time?