Assistant Bar Manager

Join our team as Assistant Bar Manager

Are you bold, driven towards excellence, guided by intuition, and passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences? We are looking for an Assistant Bar Manager to join our dynamic team at The Twenty Two.

The Role

As an Assistant Bar Manager, you will:

• Support the Bar Manager in overseeing daily operations of the bar, ensuring exceptional service and guest satisfaction.
• Lead, train, and motivate the bar team to maintain high standards of hospitality and product knowledge.
• Assist with rota planning, stock control, and maintaining cost efficiencies while driving revenue.
• Uphold all health & safety and licensing requirements in line with company policies.
• Contribute to the creation of signature drinks and seasonal menus, bringing creativity and flair to the bar offering.
• Be a visible presence on the floor, engaging with guests and resolving issues promptly and professionally.

About Us

The Twenty Two is a privately owned, luxury 31-bedroom hotel with an all-day public restaurant and private members’ club, set in a historic Edwardian manor on Grosvenor Square, London. Our vision is to create a home for creative souls, with an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and individuality.

About You

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about excellence and culture, with the ability to lead by example and support a high-performing team.

You will have:

• Previous experience in a supervisory or assistant management role within a high-end hospitality environment.
• A hands-on approach with strong people-management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of premium beverages, cocktails, and wine service.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop your team.
• A passion for creating memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced, luxury setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Bar Manager in managing all aspects of the bar operation.
• Lead, train, and mentor bar staff to deliver consistent, exceptional service.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and achieving financial targets.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and compliance.
• Drive guest engagement and ensure service excellence across the bar team.
• Support with recruitment, onboarding, and performance reviews of bar staff.

What’s in It for You?

You will be part of a supportive, inclusive team in a beautiful working environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Employee Benefits

Available from day one:

• Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action: Our specialist support services help hospitality people tackle complex issues like addiction, financial difficulties, relationship breakdown, bereavement, or mental health problems.
• Employee Referral Scheme: £1,000 (paid on your referral completing their probationary period).
• Mentoring schemes. Management Development Training – on the job with support from external training providers.
• Your birthday is off.

Available on successful completion of your probationary period:

• Generous Company Discretionary Sick Pay Scheme. You accrue one day CSP per month during your employment with the Company on a rolling basis, capped at 5 years’ length of service.
• Generous staff discount in the Ground Floor Restaurant: 30% off a table up to 4pax and 20% off a table up to 6pax.
• A Guest Experience in the Hotel (subject to availability).
• Holiday entitlement increases: 2 days at 2 years’ length of service, and a further 3 days at 5 years’ length of service, prorated to your contract hours.
• Long service award schemes: 5 years (Silver Status, Meal in the Restaurant, TTT embroidered Bathrobe), 10 years (Gold Status, a stay in our sister property with flights with partner), 15 years (Platinum Status – watch this space).

If you do not hear from us within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.