Assistant Bar Manager

• Competitive salary ranging from £53,000 to £54,000 gross per annum, based on a 48-hour working week and inclusive of service charge, depending on experience.
• Enhanced annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Complimentary meals while on duty
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Reward programmes, long service recognition, and employee appreciation incentives
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Complimentary dry cleaning
• A vibrant social calendar and engagement programme, including team events, seasonal celebrations and a quarterly Chair’s message
• Access to the CODE App, offering exclusive discounts across restaurants, hotels, and experiences in the UK*
• Access to the HSF Health Plan*, including:
• 24/7 GP advice line and confidential counselling support, including assistance for dependents
• Optical reimbursement
• Complimentary cover for your partner and children
• High street and grocery discounts, discounted cinema tickets, and a wide range of retail offers
• Discounted gym memberships

Position: Assistant Bar Manager

Reports to: Bar Manager

What will I get?

• Competitive salary ranging from £53,000 to £54,000 gross per annum, based on a 48-hour working week and inclusive of service charge, depending on experience.
• Enhanced annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Complimentary meals while on duty
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Reward programmes, long service recognition, and employee appreciation incentives
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Complimentary dry cleaning
• A vibrant social calendar and engagement programme, including team events, seasonal celebrations and a quarterly Chair’s message
• Access to the CODE App, offering exclusive discounts across restaurants, hotels, and experiences in the UK*
• Access to the HSF Health Plan*, including:
• Dental reimbursement
• 24/7 GP advice line and confidential counselling support, including assistance for dependents
• Optical reimbursement
• Complimentary cover for your partner and children
• High street and grocery discounts, discounted cinema tickets, and a wide range of retail offers
• Discounted gym memberships

About …At Sloane

discipline and desire, exclusivity and electricity.

• At Sloane is the London chapter of the Costes story. Hidden in the heart of Chelsea, the bar is its heartbeat — intimate, glamorous, and alive.

Here, service is precise but never stiff; every detail matters — from the way a glass is placed to the tone of a greeting.

It’s also a place where crowd curation is an art.

The bar draws an eclectic mix — long-time Chelsea regulars, artists, musicians, and cultural icons — while DJs create a soundtrack that feels spontaneous yet perfectly orchestrated.

• At Sloane is an old-school bar for a modern generation — a place where you look at people, not your phone. A space of energy, elegance, and unexpected connection. It’s not just about cocktails; it’s about chemistry.

What will I be doing?

As Assistant Bar Manager, you’ll help set the tone of the house — acting as the bridge between precision and pleasure. You’ll oversee daily operations, support beverage programming, and ensure every sip and smile reflect the signature …At Sloane experience: sensual, seamless, and perfectly poised.

Craft The Experience

• Help create an atmosphere that feels alive — seductive, elegant, and unmistakably …At Sloane.
• Support, train, and inspire a team that delivers flawless service with confidence and character.
• Maintain a culture of precision — detailed SOPs, daily briefings, and ongoing tastings to perfect every pour and every gesture.
• Contribute to the development of beverage menus that balance artistry with intuition, sophistication with surprise.
• Engage with guests personally — anticipating desires, remembering details, and making every interaction feel effortless.
• Handle guest feedback with grace and professionalism.
• Uphold a standard of presentation and energy that turns service into theatre.
• Support revenue growth through creative upselling and ensure guest satisfaction targets are consistently exceeded.

Lead with Vision

• Supervise bar operations and ensure alignment with the restaurant, lobby, and in-room beverage service.
• Collaborate with the Bar Manager and General Manager to deliver a unified, flawless guest journey.
• Monitor team performance and guest feedback, ensuring consistency across every touchpoint.
• Maintain full compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations, applying the same discipline you bring to service.
• Assist in budget preparation, inventory control, and stock management in line with forecast targets.
• Analyse financial and guest data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the execution of promotional events and brand activations.

Train. Perfect. Repeat.

• Lead with an obsession for detail — constant training, feedback, and refinement.
• Help build and sustain a team that embodies the …At Sloane philosophy: professional yet natural, serious yet seductive.
• Conduct regular tastings, workshops, and coaching sessions to strengthen product knowledge and performance.
• Ensure impeccable grooming, posture, and presentation standards across the team.
• Participate actively in recruitment, onboarding, and career development to retain and nurture top talent.
• Support effective rostering to meet business needs while maintaining cost efficiency.

What are we looking for?

• A hospitality professional from a luxury lifestyle or design-led property.
• Fluent in English (French is a strong advantage).
• Holder of a Personal Licence.
• Deep knowledge of spirits, wines, and champagne (WSET Level 2/3 preferred).
• A natural host — magnetic, composed, and effortlessly engaging.
• Operationally sharp, financially astute, and creatively inspired.
• Experienced in leading and motivating high-performing teams.
• Calm under pressure, detail-obsessed, and always impeccable.
• Knowledgeable in UK Health & Safety, Licensing, and GDPR compliance.

Who are we?

We are a 5-star luxury lifestyle boutique hotel located in the heart of Chelsea, housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century building beside Sloane Square station. The hotel features a rooftop restaurant, an intimate cocktail bar, and thirty thoughtfully designed bedrooms.

Blending the heritage of the Cadogan Estate with a refined French sensibility, the hotel offers a private, elegant, and characterful environment. Independently run, we seek passionate individuals who take pride in their craft and are motivated to contribute to something special.

Our people are ambassadors of the property — trusted to bring personality, precision, and pride to everything they do, while delivering a level of service that is warm, confident, and quietly exceptional.

• Upon successful completion of the probation period
• The service charge range fluctuates based on our forecasted business levels and may vary from month to month.

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