Job Ref: CAR2087
Branch: Carden Park Hotel
Location: Chester
Salary/Benefits: up to £29,000 dependant on experience plus extensive benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: Includes evenings, late nights and weekends
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 17/06/2026
Closing date: 19/07/2026
Role: Assistant Bar Manager
Hours: 40 hours a week over 7 days to include late nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum plus service charge plus extensive benefits
Are you a passionate hospitality professional with strong leadership skills and a love for delivering exceptional guest experiences? We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Assistant Bar Manager to join our dynamic team at Carden Park Hotel.
Your day with Team Carden:
Support the Bar Manager in overseeing daily bar operations
Act as Deputy Bar Manager in their absence, taking full responsibility for service and team leadership
Lead by example to deliver outstanding customer service
Mentor, train, and develop bar staff to maintain exceptional standards
Conduct on-the-job training and support structured training programs
- Ensure compliance with licensing, health safety, and company policies
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Assist in driving sales, promotions, and upselling initiatives
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and professionalism
About You
Previous experience in a supervisory or senior bar role (hotel experience preferred)
Strong knowledge of cocktails, beverages, and bar operations
Proven experience in mentoring, coaching, and developing team members
Confident decision-maker with the ability to take charge when required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
A hands-on, proactive, and positive attitude
Due to the rural location of the hotel, own transport is required, we do also offer some live in accomodation.
The Perks of Team Carden
Join a team where you will work hard but have fun along the way. You will enjoy a variety of benefits being part of our team which include:
- Share of the service charge
- Discounted hotel accommodation for yourself, family and friends
- Discounted food and drink to enjoy in the hotel when not on shift
- Discounted use of our award winning 5* spa, alongside treatments and retail
- Free staff lunch provided
- Free on-site parking
- Access to EAP
- Free Golf and Leisure Club membership, including free use of the gym swimming pool
- Free regular transport mini-bus from Wrexham
- Progression opportunities for all
- Career development through funded qualifications
- Discounted use of the outdoor pursuits facilities
- Two paid charity days per year
Be Part of Team Carden
Providing world class service is at the heart of everything we do. You will need to have a genuine passion for hospitality with experience in a similar role or be a strong bars supervisor with busy bar experience, looking to develop. Supporting your team will be second nature to you as you will have experience working with a large team of full time and part time staff. Experience of cash handling, cocktails and drinks knowledge and basic barista training is also required. We are looking for someone to be remarkable, with a good eye for detail who takes pride in providing the best possible service.
INDHP
Carden Park Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
