Assistant Bars Manager, O2 Academy Leicester

Live Nation Entertainment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking an Assistant Bar Manager for the O2 Academy Leicester. This role involves managing bar operations, supervising a large team, and ensuring exceptional service at live events. The successful candidate will have experience in hospitality management and be passionate about delivering the best experiences to clients and customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in bar supervision or management in the hospitality industry or live venues.
• Knowledge in cellar management and understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and training of front-of-house employees.
• Stock management, ordering, and regular stock-takes.
• Supervision of a large team and operational responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

EPOS systems

Job description

Job Summary:

Venue: O2 Academy Leicester

Company: Academy Music Group

Reports to: Bar Manager

Working Hours: Full-time

Job Type: Permanent

Role

The assistant bar manager is working under the bars manager is responsible for multiple bars (two rooms), stock control procedures and management of a large and diverse team of front-of-house employees. The role is to ensure our bars’ operation is executed to the highest standard across a wide variety of live shows, clubs and events. The assistant bar manager will work closely with the bars manager and general office to drive financial success and achieve annual company targets.

Our team

Our assistant bar manager is a member of the management team at O2 Academy Leicester, an established and thriving live music and club venue, where our shows and events are as diverse as the individuals within it. With a positive and supportive approach, the successful candidate will inspire a dedicated, creative team, drive our core values of excellence and inclusivity, and deliver the very best experiences in live entertainment.

About you

• Experience in bar supervision or management in the hospitality industry or live venues
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages and EPOS systems
• Knowledge in cellar management
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and licensing

What we need

• Demonstrable leadership and motivation of others
• Enthusiasm for the live events, club and hospitality industry
• Flexibility to work irregular hours (weekends/evenings/public holidays)
• Attention to detail and good communication skills

What you’ll be doing

• Recruitment and training of front-of-house employees
• Stock management, ordering and regular stock-takes
• Smooth running of operational responsibilities
• Supervision of a large team
• Achieving targets as set by the bar manager
• Assist in forecasting revenues and cost control
• Financial reporting
• Cash management
• Processing weekly payroll
• Duty management at live events
• Liaison with suppliers, partners and head office
• Bars and cellars maintenance and repair and service organisation
• Supervision of deliveries
• First-class client and customer service
• Highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene across all bar operations

Equal Opportunities

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

The Company

Academy Music Group (AMG) is the UK’s leading owner and operator of live music and entertainment venues with award-winning credentials. Several of our historic theatres are unique institutions of British music and culture and our vision is to inspire artists and audiences by hosting unforgettable live performances. #AMG

AMG is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday 2nd July 2025. We reserve the right to close applications at any time so encourage early application where possible.

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