Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager – Baraki (Pyro) Summary

Baraki is the outdoor bar and terrace operation within Pyro, playing a critical role in driving both revenue and atmosphere across the wider site.

In the warmer months, Baraki operates as a large-scale outdoor bar and terrace, combining high-volume drinks with table-service food. It is one of the most important trading areas within Pyro. In the cooler months, the terrace transitions into a more intimate but still commercially important space that must remain active, well-run and relevant.

This role operates as the day-to-day owner of Baraki. The Assistant Manager at Baraki will lead the floor, deliver corporate events and ensure the space performs at a high level operationally and commercially.

They will work closely with the Pyro GM/AGM & Bar Manager but have clear ownership of Baraki as a standalone space within the wider site.

• Take full ownership of the Baraki operation across outdoor bar, terrace and event trading
• Establish Baraki as a high-performing, high-energy destination during peak spring and summer months
• Lead a strong, visible floor presence, setting the tone for service, pace and atmosphere daily
• Drive revenue across the outdoor bar through effective throughput, service flow and team performance
• Ensure the terrace delivers consistently strong table service for food and drink, with tight control of sections and guest experience
• Deliver corporate events and private hires seamlessly, working closely with the Pyro GM/AGM, Bar Manager and wider events team
• Build, train and lead a high-performing FOH team capable of operating across both bar and terrace environments
• Create rotas and staffing models that flex effectively between peak summer trading and winter operations
• Maintain excellent operational standards across service, cleanliness, opening/closing and overall execution
• Work closely with the kitchen to ensure smooth coordination between terrace food service and bar operations
• Improve key commercial metrics including spend per head, labour efficiency and guest satisfaction
• Own the guest atmosphere, ensuring Baraki always feels energetic, well-run and intentional
• Lead the seasonal evolution of the space, including how the terrace operates and monetises in winter
• Contribute to Baraki becoming a key revenue and brand driver within Pyro

• Proven experience in hospitality role (strong Floor Manager or experienced ARM)
• Experience running a premium bar, terrace or high-volume hospitality environment
• Strong floor leadership — confident, visible and in control during service
• Experience managing outdoor and seasonal operations, including volume fluctuations
• Comfortable overseeing both drinks-led service and table-service food environments
• Strong understanding of service flow, guest management and high-volume operations
• Experience delivering private events or corporate bookings to a high standard
• Excellent team leadership skills, with the ability to build, motivate and hold teams accountable
• Strong commercial awareness across revenue, labour and guest experience
• High attention to detail while remaining practical and execution-focused
• Ability to work closely with the Pyro GM/AGM & Bar Manager, kitchen team and wider leadership