Assistant Bar Manager

Discover Your Future at Osprey Hotel – Where Every Day is a New Opportunity!

Our Hotel:

The Osprey Hotel a luxury four-star spa hotel situated in the heart of vibrant Naas town, only 35 minutes from Dublin – an idyllic location! Perfect for exploring the abundance of family activities around Kildare or wandering further into Ireland’s Ancient East.

Are you looking for a workplace that values your skills, nurtures your growth, and fosters a vibrant and dynamic environment? Look no further than the Osprey Hotel

The Role

The Assistant Bar Manager will support the day‑to‑day leadership and smooth operation of our busy hotel bar, ensuring exceptional service, product quality, and guest satisfaction at all times. This role plays a key part in overseeing bar service, food and beverage delivery, team coordination, stock control, and maintaining high operational standards across all shifts.

Working closely with the Bar Manager, you will help drive service excellence, support staff development, and contribute to a welcoming, efficient, and well‑organised environment. The ideal candidate is a confident, hands‑on leader with strong communication skills, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced setting where both food and drink service are central to the guest experience.

About The Role

Responsibilities

• To anticipate and exceed the needs of customers.
• To maximize all potential business development opportunities.
• To ensure that all guests are made welcome, receive excellent service and are encouraged to return.
• To ensure that service is consistently delivered by all team members.
• To deal with any customer queries that may arise in a professional and efficient manner, making sure to notify the Bar Manager of any problems that have occurred.
• To ensure that all customer feedback is effectively communicated throughout the management team.
• To ensure that the hotel bar environment is clean, tidy and pleasant at all times, and to ensure that cleaning checklists are completed, and the work completed to a satisfactory standard.
• To ensure cashing up is conducted correctly.
• To assist in attaining pre-set Liquor GP and food revenue targets.
• To ensure agreed cash handling procedures are adhered to at all times.
• To endeavor to minimize all bar costs and maximize profitability while providing a high quality service at all times..
• To control labour costs and breakages.
• To control walkouts , ensure they are reported , logged and followed up .
• To maintain and efficient work flow and during quitter periods team members are kept busy organizing and cleaning .

Ideal Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a bar as senior , supervisory or assistant management role within a busy food and beverage environment.
• Strong customer‑service focus with the ability to anticipate guest needs and consistently deliver exceptional experiences.
• Confident in handling customer queries, complaints, and feedback in a calm, professional, and solutions‑focused manner.
• Ability to lead by example and ensure high service standards are maintained by all team members at all times.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain a clean, efficient, and well‑presented bar environment.
• Experience with cash handling, cashing‑up procedures, and adherence to financial controls.
• Commercial awareness, including understanding of liquor GP, food revenue targets, and cost‑control measures.
• Ability to minimise waste, manage stock effectively, and reduce breakages and walkouts through strong oversight and follow‑up.
• Skilled in managing labour costs and ensuring efficient staffing levels across busy and quieter periods.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to keep the team productive during slower service times.
• Strong communication skills, ensuring clear and effective information flow between the bar team and management.
• A positive, team‑oriented attitude with the ability to motivate, support, and develop staff.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and busy event periods.

Required Criteria

Skills Needed

About The Company

Founded in 1996, PREM Group is a European hospitality management leader, operating an extensive portfolio of hotels, serviced apartments, and properties. With a presence in multiple countries, PREM Group manages its own brands, including Premier Suites and Leopold Hotels, while also offering tailored management services for property owners. The company’s success lies in its commitment to delivering superior guest experiences, maintaining operational excellence, and fostering innovation. PREM Group also emphasizes sustainability, ensuring responsible practices across its operations. Headquartered in Dublin, the company is supported by a highly skilled team, passionate about creating memorable stays for guests and value for property owners. With over two decades of expertise, PREM Group continues to set standards in the hospitality industry.

Company Culture

PREM Group promotes a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. The company is built on a foundation of respect for its employees, guests, and stakeholders, fostering an environment where team members feel empowered and valued. Focused on professional growth, PREM Group provides ample opportunities for learning and development, encouraging employees to reach their full potential. Sustainability and community engagement are core values, with the company striving to make a positive impact through responsible practices and local initiatives. At PREM Group, teamwork and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences define the work environment, ensuring both personal fulfillment and organizational success.

Company Benefits

PREM Group offers a range of benefits designed to attract, retain, and support its employees. Team members enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive training programs, and clear career progression pathways within the hospitality industry. Health and well-being are prioritized, with wellness programs and access to mental health resources available. The company also provides discounted stays at its properties and offers recognition programs to celebrate employee achievements. A strong emphasis is placed on work-life balance, with flexible working arrangements where possible. PREM Group’s supportive and inclusive environment ensures employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to excel in their roles while contributing to the company’s continued success.

Just some of the benefits of working with us:

• Great Place to Work Accredited

• Awarded 'Best Employer' at the Failte Ireland Employer Excellence Awards 2023, 2024 and 2025.

• Awarded ‘Best Workplace in Ireland 2025’

• Awarded ‘Best Workplace for Women in Ireland 2025’

• Awarded 'Best Workplace for Health & Wellbeing 2025'

• Awarded ‘Outstanding Employer’ by Failte Ireland

• Shared accommodation available if required

• Excellent working environment

• Learning & development opportunities

• Career progression opportunities

• Competitive salary

• Staff uniform

• Employee discount rates as well as friends and family rates

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner options provided

• Newly refurbished staff canteen

• Annual housekeeping awards including overall employee of the year and quarter year

• Summer and Christmas party

• Flexible working hours

• Excellent hotel staff rates across Ireland, UK & Continental Europe

• Employee assistance programme

• Discounted health Insurance

• Free car parking

Health insurance, Flexible schedule, Employee discounts, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Long service awards, Staff celebration events

Salary

Not disclosed