About us
Fairmont Windsor Park is a beautiful, heartfelt retreat surrounded by 40 acres of English countryside that blends iconic heritage with modern elegance. Our five‑star hotel includes 251 luxurious bedrooms and suites accompanied by 7 restaurants and bars offering an unrivalled dining experience. The spa and wellness facilities are inspired by nature and the hotel has state of the art conference facilities.
About the role
Assistant Bar Manager in our hotel. Showcase a passion and depth of knowledge of luxury beverages, leading and inspiring the team to be creative and innovative with the vision of capitalising on sales opportunities and creating an exceptional experience for our guests.
Responsibilities
- Lead by example and foster team dynamics to ensure the team remains focused on meeting guests’ needs and brand standards.
- Monitor the performance of the bar through analysis of guest feedback and financial results, initiating corrective action as needed.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance guest satisfaction and loyalty.
- Manage the departmental budget to reduce costs and maximise profitability.
- Manage inventory, ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels.
- Hold daily briefings with the team and attend daily Food and Beverage meetings with the leadership team to ensure a seamless guest experience.
- Communicate and enforce policies and procedures with regards to pouring measures and age verification.
- Manage staffing levels according to business demands.
- Address any guest concerns promptly, attentively and efficiently.
- Coach, train, and support the team to provide consistently high standards, while continually looking to improve.
Qualifications
- Strong leadership and motivational abilities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and drive to maintain high standards.
- Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Confidence and professionalism when interacting with high‑profile guests.
- Thorough understanding of licencing laws.
- Proven experience in managing, coaching and developing teams.
- Approachable and positive manner with a “can do” attitude.
- A smart and professional appearance.
- Proven track record in a similar position within a 5‑star hotel.
- Excellent standard of English, both written and spoken.
- Experience of working with brand standards.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.
- Free meals on duty.
- Complimentary on‑site parking while on duty.
- Free limited shuttle service between the hotel and Heathrow Terminal 5 and Egham Station.
- Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.
- Food and beverage discounts.
- Christmas gifts and employee parties.
- Introduce a friend scheme.
- Cycle 2 work scheme.
- UK attraction discounts at Merlin Entertainments.
- Taste card.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Wage stream.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Arora star employee recognition.
- Long service recognition award.
Growth Opportunities
We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.
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