Assistant Bars Manager

Location: On-site in Knutsford, Cheshire, North-West England (not remote)

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is one of the North West’s most distinguished luxury destinations. Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside and surrounded by a championship golf course, the resort combines Fairmont’s world-renowned elegance with the warmth and character of its local heritage. Renowned for exceptional service and attention to detail, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere offers guests an indulgent escape featuring world-class spa experiences, exceptional dining, and outstanding leisure facilities. Whether visiting for relaxation, celebration, or business, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is dedicated to creating unforgettable moments and delivering the very best in 5-star luxury hospitality.

Your purpose will be:

The Assistant Bars Manager at Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere plays a pivotal role in leading the day‑to‑day operation of our bars, ensuring an exceptional guest experience that reflects the sophistication and service excellence of a luxury 5‑star resort. This role is responsible for delivering outstanding beverage service, maintaining impeccable standards of quality and safety, driving commercial performance, and fostering a culture of warm, intuitive hospitality. With a focus on operational excellence and sustainable practices, the Assistant Bars Manager inspires and develops the bar team while ensuring every guest enjoys a memorable and elevated experience across all bar outlets.

• Lead the full beverage service across all bars, ensuring exceptional guest experiences
• Create efficient staff rotas aligned with business levels and budgets
• Train, develop and inspire a high‑performing bar team
• Maintain and update brand‑aligned SOPs to ensure consistent service excellence
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring strong presence and smooth service flow
• Drive revenue through smart menu design, upselling and cost control
• Manage stock levels, ordering and inventory to balance guest demand and financial targets
• Continuously review products, service and trends to elevate the bar offering
• Deliver product knowledge training and ensure all team members meet service standards
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, hygiene and fire procedures
• Conduct performance reviews, development plans and team appraisals
• Support accurate payroll, financial reporting and revenue forecastinghttps://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/assistant-bars-manager-in-fairmont-cheshire-knutsford-united-kingdom-jid-83709