Assistant Bar Manager

Role Overview

The Quays Bar Galway, located on Quay Street in Galway city centre, is looking for an experienced and energetic Assistant Bar Manager. In this hands-on position, you will report to the Bar Manager and General Manager and help oversee the daily running of a busy, well-known venue.

This opportunity is suited to a hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced bar environment, leads by example, and is committed to delivering top-quality customer service. The role involves supporting service delivery, guiding the team, maintaining bar presentation and stock levels, and helping ensure every guest enjoys a consistently strong experience.

An attractive salary package of up to €52,000 per year is available for the right person.

What You Will Do

• Assist the Bar Manager and General Manager with the daily operations of the bar and wider venue.
• Supervise, inspire, and support the bar team during busy service periods.
• Make sure guests receive a friendly, efficient, and professional service throughout their visit.
• Keep drink service, presentation, cleanliness, and bar organisation up to the expected standard.
• Oversee stock control activities, including ordering, receiving deliveries, and reducing waste.
• Support roster preparation, staffing levels, and day-to-day operational planning.
• Ensure correct cash handling, till procedures, and opening/closing checks are followed.
• Monitor standards consistently and help maintain company policies and operating procedures.
• Support compliance with health and safety, food safety, licensing, and responsible alcohol service rules.
• Work alongside management to improve sales, team output, and overall venue performance.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a dependable, well-organised, commercially minded hospitality professional with strong leadership ability. You should be comfortable managing a team, staying calm in a busy environment, and working closely with senior management to uphold high standards.

Additional Information

Location: Quay Street, Galway, County Galway, Ireland

Contract type: Full-time

Closing date: Thursday 30th July, 2026

Salary: Up to €52,000 yearly

About the Employer

The hiring organisation is one of Ireland’s largest privately owned hospitality groups, with a long-standing reputation for warm service, quality hospitality, and strong local character. Its portfolio includes more than 22 pubs, restaurants, and hotels across Dublin and nearby areas, featuring well-known landmark venues and award-winning premises.

The group places a strong emphasis on staff development, encouraging employees to grow to their full potential while using the strengths of the team to improve efficiency and create a workplace people want to return to.