Assistant Bar Manager

THE ROOF GARDENS

The Roof Gardens is a social club in the sky, 100 feet above the streets of Kensington. Close to an acre of private gardens with views across London to the horizon, The Roof Gardens is a new generation members club.

A place of escape, bursting with wildflowers, olive and mulberry trees, grassy lawns and hidden nooks. An Art Deco gem created in 1938, The Roof Gardens has a legendary legacy. The Roof Gardens’ community is united by open-mindedness, optimism and kindness, not defined by background.

The Role
We’re seeking a confident and charismatic Assistant Bars Manager to join the vibrant front of house team at The Roof Gardens. As a warm and professional presence, you’ll become a familiar face to our members, ensuring their experience is seamless, welcoming, and memorable from beginning to end.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proven experience as an Assistant Bars Manager in the luxury hospitality market
• Manage the bar operations across The Roof Gardens, ensuring the bar team consistently delivers excellent service to members and guests
• Maintain a large-scale inventory, keeping bars well-stocked and running smoothly for daily service and special events
• Responsible for ensuring all opening and closing duties are completed correctly based on company standards
• Support the Bars Manager in updating all beverage and cocktail menus, using sales insights to tailor offerings to member preferences and ensuring pricing aligns with budget targets
• Lead and develop the bar team closely, enhancing their knowledge of spirits, cocktails, wine, and food through collaboration with Sommeliers and the BOH team
• Recruit and retain top talent, building a highly motivated team of well-presented and expertly trained bartenders and barbacks
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary above market rate
• 30 days holiday, plus an extra ‘celebrate you day’
• A free meal during your shift
• Late night taxi allowance for safe travel
• Enhanced pension scheme with employer contributions
• Team socials to celebrate our successes
• Uniform and dry cleaning provided
• Access to Wagestream for financial well-being support
• 24/7 confidential well-being and mental health support
• Growth opportunities, both personally and professionally
• Breakout spaces with showers, secure storage, and areas to relax with colleagues
• One fully paid day each year for volunteering

We are a community united by attitude, curiosity and optimism, not defined by background. We celebrate individuality and free expression. It doesn't matter where you have come from, it's where you are going. The Roof Gardens is a welcoming place of acceptance where growth is nurtured, experiences are shared, stories are exchanged and ideas are born.

If you’d like to join us on the next chapter of The Roof Gardens, we’d love to hear from you.