Assistant Bar Manager

About Us

Nestled in 22 acres of picturesque West Sussex countryside near Horsham, Brookfield Barn is an exclusive\-use, oak\-beamed wedding and events venue featuring scenic lakeside views, stylish lounge areas, and 11 luxury overnight bedrooms. We take pride in delivering unforgettable celebrations, outstanding service, and top\-tier hospitality—from bespoke signature cocktail receptions on the terrace to vibrant evening bar service.

Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, hands\-on Assistant Bar Manager to help oversee our busy bar operations during wedding ceremonies, receptions, and multi\-day events. Working alongside the Bar Manager, you will lead shift execution, maintain smooth front\-of\-house beverage service, manage stock, and mentor a passionate front\-of\-house team to deliver flawless hospitality to our couples and their guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Lead bar operations on event days, ensuring fast, friendly, and efficient service during post\-ceremony receptions, meal service, and evening celebrations.


• Team Supervision: Assist in training, supervising, and motivating seasonal and casual bar staff; ensuring standards remain consistently high across all shifts.


• Stock \& Inventory: Monitor stock levels, manage cellars, perform inventory checks, assist with ordering, and maintain strong relationships with beverage suppliers.


• Service Standards \& Prep: Assist with prep setup for high\-volume welcome drinks, custom signature cocktails, wine pairings, and table service.


• Compliance \& Safety: Ensure strict adherence to licensing laws, Personal License holder guidelines, Health \& Safety, allergen awareness, and hygiene standards.


• Guest Experience: Act as a main point of contact for drink service during events, maintaining a warm, professional atmosphere for up to 200 wedding guests.


• Closeout \& Reconciliation: Manage end\-of\-night bar closeouts, register reconciliations, and facility lock\-ups as required.

• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years in a supervisory or senior bartender role within a high\-volume hospitality environment, ideally in a wedding, luxury hotel, or event venue setting.


• Leadership: Strong leadership capabilities with a hands\-on, lead\-by\-example attitude.


• Beverage Expertise: Good knowledge of wines, draught beers, spirits, and cocktail mixology.


• Organisation: Calm under pressure with strong multi\-tasking skills during peak operational periods.


• Licensing: Personal License holder (APLH) is highly preferred (or willingness to obtain).


• Flexibility \& Travel: Flexible to work anti\-social hours, including weekends, late evenings, and bank holidays. Due to our rural location in Lower Beeding, access to private transport/a valid driving licence is essential.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience


• Share of staff gratuities/tips


• On\-site parking \& EV charging


• Career development opportunities within an established luxury wedding venue


• Generous staff meals during long shifts


• A supportive, beautiful work environment in the West Sussex countryside

RH136LY

£27,000 to £29,000 per year Anuall Bonus
Permanent \- Full\-time
Posted 30 days ago
Closing date: 30/09/2026
Job reference: BR002

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