Assistant General Manager & Bar Manager, Light Bar Shoreditch

About Us:

The Light Bar Shoreditch is a seasonal bar and restaurant, in the heart of Shoreditch, set in an old power station that has become an iconic landmark building.

Whilst simple to the outside eye, the offering will be highly focused and executed to exacting standards by founders with over 30 years combined experience in hospitality. We are a boutique group with venues in London and Bali and always looking for talent to join us. Alongside our venues we produce events and have a string of clients spanning from Drake to Diesel.

From Executive Chef, Johnnie Collins, the food is simple modern British cooking, inspired by a passion for ingredients – either grown in his mother’s garden outside London, or sourced directly from small, local suppliers. We are committed to working as sustainably and ethically as we can, reducing our carbon footprint where we can.

The drinks will follow a similar theme – independent spirits, wines from small producers, soft drinks made using our own batch of ferments and cultures infused with homegrown ingredients.

Whilst we take our offering very seriously, the main aim is to create a busy yet relaxed atmosphere, breathing new life to this incredible space, all the while having lots of fun and making a bit of money.

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Bar Manger:

As a key member of our management team, our Bar Manager must ensure the bar operates smoothly, with sufficient stock & staff at all times. The ideal candidate, must thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, maintaining a professional, friendly & welcoming demeanor with our guests, as well as making effective use of quiet times. Strong leadership & people management skills should be accompanied by a customer focused commitment to the company values, image & ethos. The Bar Manager pays close attention to all operational details to ensure the comfort, safety and enjoyment of guests and job satisfaction & development of the bar team, as well as the financial success of the establishment.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in overall day to day management, displaying a professional attitude and appearance at all times, alongside the senior management team.
• Must be able to run shifts independently.
• Optimize business performance of the bars within the operation, ensuring accurate and detailed financial controls, including a weekly stocktake.
• Creation of seasonal cocktail menu, taking into consideration any brand affiliations as well as company ethos.
• Maintain relationship with all our suppliers, ensuring any brand affiliations are nurtured and requirements met.
• Daily and weekly reporting into the GM/Ops.
• Ensure the integrity of the company remains in tone with the brand
• Promote an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal chance to further their career and nurture and inspire talent. We are an equal opportunity employer
• Oversee the running of events – often with celebrities
• Ensure all legal requirements are met with excellence.
• Training and development of the team.
• Master at quality control – we only serve the best product

The Ideal Candidate:

• An experienced bar manager with a passion for creating cocktails using local, seasonal produce.
• Ambition, passion and interest in the local scene is a must!
• Must be a team player, working with management to make a success of the business.
• Experience in a high volume while maintaining high quality
• Passionate about good quality ingredients
• Perfectionist who obsesses about details
• Strong knowledge and basis in stock & wage control.
• Great communicator and delegator, able to lead and develop a new team.
• Comfortable working with celebrities
• Applicants will need to hold a valid EU working visa.

 Assistant General Manager:

As a key member of our management team, our AGM must ensure the site operates smoothly, executing all financial and food safety obligations to the highest standard. The ideal candidate, must thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, maintaining a professional, friendly & welcoming demeanor with our guests, driving repeat business, success and brand loyalty. Strong leadership & people management skills should be accompanied by a customer focused commitment to the company values, image & ethos. The AGM pays close attention to all operational details to ensure the comfort, safety and enjoyment of guests and job satisfaction & development of the whole team, as well as the financial success of the establishment.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in overall day to day management, displaying a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
• Optimize business performance in all areas within the operation, ensuring accurate and detailed financial controls, including a weekly stocktakes.
• Responsible for the training and development of the team.
• Excellent communication with all levels of the business to ensure that the core targets are understood and met.
• Ensure all legal compliance & requirements are met with excellence.
• Maintain relationship with all our suppliers, ensuring any brand affiliations are nurtured and requirements met.
• Daily and weekly reporting into the GM/Ops.
• Ensure the integrity of the company remains in tone with the brand
• Promote an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal chance to further their career and nurture and inspire talent. We are an equal opportunity employer
• Oversee the running of events – often with celebrities
• Master at quality control – we only serve the best product

The Ideal Candidate:

• An experienced manager with ambition and drive, with the view to take over the role of GM in due course.
• Ambition, passion and interest in the local scene is a must!
• Must be a team player, working with management to make a success of the business.
• Financial awareness and understanding of budgets, labour controls and forecasting.
• Strong ability to train and inspire, developing team members to contribute to the overall success of the business, as well as supporting their own personal growth.
• Experience in a high volume while maintaining high quality
• Passionate about good quality, seasonal ingredients
• Perfectionist who obsesses about details
• Strong knowledge and basis in all financial aspects of the business.
• Great communicator and delegator, able to lead and develop a new team.
• Comfortable working with celebrities
• Applicants will need to hold a valid EU working visa.

To apply for the above positions, please drop us a CV through the form here.