South Africa: Assistant Bar Manager

At The President Hotel, operational excellence and guest satisfaction sit at the heart of everything we do. As the hotel continues its journey toward luxury, strong on-floor leadership within our Food & Beverage operation is essential to ensuring consistent service delivery in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. We are recruiting an experienced Assistant Bar Manager to support the leadership and day-to-day operations of our busy bar outlets. This is a key supervisory role suited to a hands-on hospitality professional with exceptional bar knowledge, strong people management skills, and a passion for service excellence. This role is ideal for a confident bar professional who leads by example, remains calm under pressure, and consistently delivers high standards in both service and product. Key Responsibilities Bar Operations & Service Delivery Support the Bar Manager in the daily operation of a high-volume hotel bar Maintain consistently high service and presentation standards Ensure efficient bar operations during peak service periods Lead from the floor with a hands-on, guest-focused approach Beverage Knowledge & Cocktail Standards Prepare and serve cocktails and beverages to a high luxury standard Ensure recipe consistency, product knowledge, and quality control Uphold beverage presentation standards across all bar offerings People Management & Training Train, coach, and support new and existing bar team members Assist with staff supervision, performance monitoring, and discipline where required Maintain a visible leadership presence during busy trading periods Stock Control & Cost Management Assist with bar stock management , including ordering, receiving, issuing, and stock takes Monitor stock levels, wastage, and cost control Ensure correct storage, rotation, and control procedures are followed Compliance & Operational Control Ensure compliance with health & safety, hygiene, and liquor legislation Enforce hotel policies, procedures, and service standards Assist with incident reporting and operational handovers as required Minimum Requirements Matric (Grade 12) essential Proven experience as an Assistant Bar Manager or Senior Bartender Experience within: 4 or 5-star hotels Luxury or upmarket restaurants Strong hands-on cocktail and mixology experience Exceptional bar management knowledge and operational skills Experience in training and supervising bar staff Solid understanding of bar stock control and cost management Must be based in Cape Town CV must be fully updated before submission Key Skills & Attributes Strong on-floor leadership and team supervision High attention to detail and service standards Ability to perform under pressure in a busy F&B environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Professional presentation and conduct Hands-on, energetic, and service-driven management style Why Work With Us Be part of a hotel committed to sincere, memorable hospitality Work within a high-volume, dynamic Food & Beverage operation Opportunity to grow within a luxury-focused hospitality environment Competitive salary and employee benefits Recruitment is aligned with the companys Employment Equity Plan . If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.