Job Ref: CG12725
Branch: Treehouse Hotel London
Location: Treehouse London, London (West)
Salary/Benefits: Great Salary + Great Benefits+ Incentives+ Service Charge
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: Flexible Monday - Sunday
Hours per week: 45
Posted date: 18/05/2026
Closing date: 20/06/2026
Assistant Bar Manager - Rooftop Bar
Treehouse Hotels were founded on the ideas that inspire children to build a treehouse… Adventure, independence, cozy spaces and repurposing crafty things are what make a place warm and special. It’s an escape from reality… a place you’ve maybe never been but have always belonged.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Assistant Bar Manager to join our rooftop bar team. You will support the Bar Manager in leading daily operations, managing the team, delivering excellent guest experiences, and driving sales in a fast-paced, premium hospitality environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in high-volume bars or restaurants, a hands-on approach, and a passion for great service, cocktails, events, and team development.
About the Role:
The Assistant Bar Manager will work closely with the Bar Manager to ensure smooth operations, excellent guest experience including service recovery (when required), strong team performance, and consistent delivery of service standards. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to manage both service and business priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Working closely with the FB Management Team, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Bar team(s), always ensuring the smooth and professional delivery of service and be a hands-on Leader
From Operations, financial Commercial responsibilities, Events Bookings, Compliance safety to team coaching and performance management to setting departmental goals and delivering excellent guest experience, you will have an opportunity to make the difference, and you’ll lead by example and be a source of motivation and support for your team.
Skills Experience Required
- Previous experience as an Assistant General Manager, Bar Manager, Restaurant Manager, or strong Senior Supervisor in a high-volume venue.
- Rooftop, cocktail bar, restaurant, hotel, members club, or events experience preferred.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Excellent guest service standards.
- Good understanding of cocktails, wines, spirits, and premium drinks service.
- Experience managing busy services and large teams.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of revenue, labour, stock, and cost control.
- Confident handling guest complaints and operational challenges.
- Knowledge of licensing, health and safety, and food hygiene standards.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and seasonal peak
About You:
- Experienced Leader – You’ve successfully led a team in a hospitality or front-of-house environment.
- Guest-Focused – You go above and beyond to ensure each guest feels welcome and valued.
- People Developer – You’re confident mentoring your team, setting performance goals, and giving regular feedback.
- Strong Communicator – You share goals and updates clearly, and handle guest and team issues calmly and professionally.
- Detail-Oriented – You keep on top of tasks, timings, and team rotas with precision and accuracy.
- Adaptable and Calm – Whether it’s a last-minute room change or a full lobby, you remain composed and proactive under pressure.
About Us:
Cairn Group is a leading UK hospitality company with over 60 years of expertise in hotel acquisition, ownership, management, investment, and development. Our journey has been shaped by successful partnerships with global brands and a commitment to creating thriving, guest-focused properties.
At Cairn Group, our values - Respect, Integrity, Sustainability, and Excellence (RISE) - are at the heart of everything we do. We respect our team and guests, act with integrity, and invest in our people to build a sustainable future - for our business, our communities, and the planet. Every day, we work to deliver excellence, going the extra mile to create outstanding experiences for our guests.
Benefits:
- Service Excellence Bonus: Your hard work pays off. Service charge tips and gratuities add a well-earned boost to your pay check.
- Get Paid in Real-Time with Wagestream: Take control of your earnings. Track your pay live, access funds when needed, and get expert financial tips—all in real-time.
- Stay, Relax and Recharge: Enjoy discounted stays across our all our venues. Treat yourself or bring your friends and family along for a well-earned break.
- Delicious Discounts: Indulge a little with 50% off food and drinks across our hotels, bars and restaurants.
- Spa Discounts: Self-care matters! Treat yourself with exclusive wellness offers at our spas and leisure clubs.
- Retail, Cinema Fun Discounts: Enjoy exclusive access to savings on shopping, cinemas trips and fun days out, Rise with Us: From apprenticeships to leadership programs, our development team is here to help you grow and reach your career goals.
- Superstar Awards: Your hard work deserves the spotlight! Each month we celebrate and reward our team members who showcase our values and bring hospitality to life.
- Long-Service Awards: Celebrate key milestones with us, starting from just one year of service—plus enjoy extra annual leave as a thank-you for your commitment.
- Recommend a Friend: Bring great people into the team and earn a bonus when they join!
- 24/7 Support: We’re committed to your wellbeing. Access our confidential Employee Assistance Programme anytime, anywhere.
- Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with our pension plan, designed to help you build long-term security.
- Year-Round Incentives: Enjoy fun incentives, exciting challenges, and surprise perks throughout the year!
- Bereavement Leave – When life gets tough, we ensure you have the time and support you need to be with your loved ones.
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