Assistant Bar Manager - Independent Pub

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Assistant Bar Manager - Independent Pub, Soho
The Queens Head has been pouring pints since 1738 and still serves as Soho's cosy and proudly independent local. We're a wet-led pub - no kitchen, just great beer, great atmosphere, and great people. We champion quality beer, support independent breweries, host live music every Sunday, and pride ourselves on being an inclusive, welcoming space for all.
We're looking for an experienced and passionate Assistant Pub Manager to help lead our team and keep the Queens Head running at its very best.
Reporting to: Bar Manager, Head Office team
Responsible for: Bar Staff, Supervisors, and Door Staff
Job Summary
Take full responsibility for your shifts, ensuring the pub is well-managed and operating at its best from open to close

Manage, lead, and motivate the team to deliver exceptional results

Set the tone for a fun, welcoming atmosphere that keeps both customers and staff happy

Make sure every guest leaves having had a brilliant experience with great products and service to match

Get to know your regulars, build real relationships, and play an active role in growing the business

Keep on top of compliance - you know the rules and make sure the team does too

Hold high cleanliness standards and make sure checklists are followed correctly

Oversee stock and cellar management, including regular line cleans

Manage customer flow effectively - making smart use of space, balancing walk-ins and bookings, and keeping an eye on capacity to maximise turnover without ever compromising on customer experience or compliance

Why Work With Us?
You'll be based in the heart of Soho - one of London's most exciting neighbourhoods, on the doorstep of world-class theatres, restaurants, and bars

We've got something a lot of Soho venues don't - a genuine community feel with a loyal, friendly crowd who keep coming back

We're independently run with a hardworking, fun, and inclusive team in a proudly LGBTQIA+ friendly environment

40 hours a week with a fair and considerate rota, plus overtime opportunities

Weekly pay

28 days paid holiday a year

A weekly drinks tab - you earn £1 for every hour you work

20% discount for you, your friends, and family

Paid external training courses and career development opportunities

Staff days out, brewery tours, and supplier visits throughout the year

Christmas and summer parties

Who Are You?
Someone who leads by example, takes pride in being professional, and knows that a great team starts with a great attitude at the top

A team player who keeps communication strong and brings positive energy to those around them

Hospitable by nature, with the ability to make customers and staff feel welcome and at ease

Passionate about hospitality and pubs, with a genuine interest in industry trends and product knowledge

Cool, calm, and collected when things get busy. But doesn't switch off when it quietens down - you use the slower periods to keep standards high, the team engaged, and the pub in great shape for when it picks back up.

Presentable and confident when talking to customers and representing the venue

Aware of health and safety responsibilities and takes them seriously

Must Haves:
You've managed a team before and know how to get the best out of people

Reliable - great timekeeping and attendance matter to us

Solid knowledge of draught dispense, beer, wine, and spirits

A Personal Licence holder

Confident handling of conflict calmly and professionally

Fluent in English, written and spoken

Computer literacy is a must

Desirables:
Experience with stock and cellar management

Cask ale knowledge and experience in cleaning lines

Used to putting together rotas and staff schedules

Events and bookings management

Professional social media management

Happy to roll your sleeves up for basic maintenance when needed

Worked alongside security before

Pay:
Between £15.00 - £17.50/h (40-45hr)

Think you're the right fit? We'd love to hear from you.

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Location:
London
Salary:
From £15 to £17.5 per hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Catering;Catering

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