Job Description

Assistant Bar Manager
Coordinate and manage the day to day lounge bar operations in the hotel while maximizing profitability and meeting customer\xe2\x80\x99s needs.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit

What you will be doing:

• Attend and actively participate in weekly Food and Beverage meetings respecting the confidentiality of issues which may be discussed formally or informally.
• Assist the Restaurant & Bar Manager in managing the service of food and beverage within the lounge bar.
• Manage the beverage and labour cost within budget.
• Ensure the beverage stocktaking is done in a correct and efficient manner towards the end of month.
• Ensure cleaning and maintenance of outlets, work areas, tableware, utensils and other materials and equipment used by restaurant / bar and room service;
• Regular liaison with Engineering, ensuring that maintenance requests are completed quickly focusing on guest needs as a priority.
• Coordinate between the lounge bar and other relevant departments to ensure that preparations for lounge bar operations have been made.
• Assist in the preparation monthly lounge bar reports, commenting on key performance indicators and action taken to keep on target.
• Management and guidance of outlet ambassadors.
• Any other such duties that may from time to time be assigned by the Director of Food and Beverage.
• Adherence to Emergency Communication procedures ensuring that enquiries from the media are only responded to by the nominated spokesperson
• Strive to implement the Sofitel Vision and demonstrate active use of Sofitel Values.
• Be knowledgeable of and operate within appropriate outlet and hotel liquor licensing guidelines and House Management Policies.
• Maintain currency of RSA certification, amendments and updates and adhere to RSA principles.

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role, preferably including 5 star experience.
• Projects professional image at all times through personal presentation / interpersonal skills.
• Desire and ability to train and develop staff.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends in service, product and presentation.
• Initiates contacts and establishes rapport easily.
• Organises time and work efficiently.
• Effective numeracy, verbal and written communication skills.
• Appreciates and maintains an effective outlet for stress.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays as part of the job role.
• Has the aptitude and willingness to undertake further development with Sofitel.

Your team and working environment:

In alignment, with Sofitel\'s passion for luxurious hospitality, we strive to build a team of dedicated individuals with expertise to create an unforgettable experience for our guests.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor\xe2\x80\x99s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow\'s hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit

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