Assistant Bars Manager

Passionate about guest interaction, food and beverage? As an Assistant Bars Manager you will lead the Bar Team by example, displaying at all times complete professionalism as befits a luxury Five Star Hotel and to focus on operating the Bar at a level at which we can truly consider ourselves to be one of the finest Hotel Bars in the world.

 

What is in it for you:

• Very competitive equal share of TRONC based on hours worked
• Gratuities on top of salary and TRONC
• WSET Training – globally recognised education and qualifications in Wines, Spirits and Sake
• Gain your personal licence with us!
• 2 hot meals on duty including vegetarian and vegan options
• 50% off F&B outlets
• Free colleague shuttle bus to and from St. Andrews
• Free membership to gym and pool area
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Discounted B&B stays
• Discounted Spa treatments
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

 

What you will be doing:

• To assist the Bars Manager in developing and implementing new beverage strategies for the department
• To create unique concepts for upcoming menu’s
• To train and mentor bartenders in the art of Cocktail making and bartending skills
• To assist the Bars Manager in building new relationships with brands
• To collaborate with brands to create pop-up menu’s
• Responsible for training and developing the team through innovative and creative training sessions
• To drive innovation in our beverage offerings through dynamic cocktail lists and beverage lists
• To be completely accountable for the quality and standards of Beverage offerings in Kittocks and Zephyr and subsequently across the resort
• To be fully aware of the LQA 5* bar standards
• To ensure a safe, secure and hygienic environment for customers and staff
• Opportunities to be taken to promote products to our customers relating to our hotel and the Fairmont brand.
• Customer satisfaction to be checked at every opportunity
• To ensure that staff comply with all aspects of food hygiene and liquor licensing laws
• Prompt response to be given to the service needs expressed by customer, regardless of their relevance to the Beverage Operation

 

Your experience and skills include:

• 1-2 years supervisor level experience in a Bar/Lounge environment
• Strong creative desire and passion for beverage and food
• Service focused personality is essential
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities and the ability to lead by example

 

Your team and working environment:

• Working in a fast paced team environment
• Shifts will be during the day, evening and weekend

Must be eligible to work in the UK. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining UK work authorisation.
 

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

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