Assistant Bar Manager at Radisson Hotel Group – Benin City, Edo

Radisson Hotel Group is recruiting an Assistant Bar Manager in Benin City to support bar operations, manage service standards and oversee team performance and cost controls.

Job Description

Do you have the perfect mix of spirit and flare to inspire our bar team to stand out from the crowd? Ready to blend your passion for hospitality with managerial expertise?

We are currently seeking an Assistant Bar Manager to join our vibrant team.

At Radisson Hotel Group, we are in search of individuals who go beyond the resume – those with character, skills, talents, and a passion for creating memorable experiences.

We value mindset as pivotal: anticipating guest needs, supporting your department, and consistently delivering memorable experiences.

Our Assistant Bar Managers have pride and passion for all things drink.

They thrive off the buzz of working within lively environments and are able to lead and inspire their team to create the Wow Factor for our guest.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all health and safety within the bar area ensuring all team members are compliant.
• Assist the F&B Manager in smooth running of the food & beverage department, where all aspects of the guest food & beverage service experience are delivered to the highest levels, ensuring both property and company standards are attained and adhered to.
• Working proactively to maximize guest satisfaction and comfort, delivering a positive and responsive approach to enquiries and problem resolution.
• Support the F&B Manager to implements strategies where key food and beverage metrics are identified, communicated and delivered, where reports and tracking tools are effectively maintained in line with defined initiatives and targets.
• Responsible for the outlet budget, ensuring that costs and outlet inventory are controlled and that target productivity and performance levels are attained.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with all key stakeholders and partners both internal and external ensuring all communications and activities are controlled and undertaken in a timely manner.
• Support the HOD to establish and deliver effective programmes that advance service standards, profitability and cost control which include working with internal and external stakeholders as required, whilst incorporating environmental concerns.
• Develop a motivated high performing team, committed to exceeding sales and revenue targets.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of food & drink menus, continuously testing the working knowledge of all team.
• Actively participate in sales and marketing activities relating to the bar, ensuring that team members are aware of and promoting such activities.
• Be responsible for all recruitment within the bar ensuring compliance of all stages of the recruitment cycle.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of Bar Manager experience within a similar environment.
• A forward thinking and motivated attitude.
• Excellent managerial skills with a hands-on approach and lead-by-example work style.
• Commitment to exceptional guest service with a passion for the hospitality industry.
• Ability to find creative solutions, offering advice and recommendations.
• Personal integrity, with the ability to work in an environment that demands excellence, time and energy.
• Experienced in using IT systems on various platforms.
• Strong communication skills.