Banqueting and Bar Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Winchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A military service provider in Winchester seeks an experienced Bar & Event Manager to lead operations at Worthy Down Barracks. The role involves overseeing bar and guest services, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing staff. Ideal candidates have a strong background in hospitality management and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including mental health support and financial tools.

Benefits

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Financial tools & retirement plan

Cycle to Work

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management role within the soft FM or hospitality industry.
• Strong people management skills, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Sound knowledge of health & safety and food safety standards.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and coordinate all bar and function operations across sites.
• Ensure consistent delivery of guest services and operational standards.
• Plan, organise, and direct daily service activity across the joint mess.
• Manage and support staff teams effectively.
• Drive a strong health and safety culture.

Skills

People management

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent

CIEH Level 3 Food Safety qualification or equivalent

Tools

Kronos

UDC Payroll systems

Job description

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday (1100 - 1930)
• £30,000 - £32,500 per annum
• Free parking
• Gym on site
• 10% off Cost cutter shop

We are looking for an experienced and motivatedBar & Event Manager at Worthy Down Barracks, Winchester. To lead and oversee daily operations across a busy joint mess environment.Based on multiple designated and affiliated sites, this role is crucial in ensuring the smooth delivery of high-quality bar and guest services, maintaining service excellence, and driving performance.

You’ll play a key role in planning and managing functions, leading a team of front-line staff, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and contractual obligations.If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for service delivery and people management, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and coordinate all bar and function operations across sites.
• Ensure consistent delivery of guest services and operational standards as outlined in the Site Information Pack (SIP) and operational manuals.
• Plan, organise, and direct daily service activity across the joint mess and associated outstations.
• Manage and support staff teams to fulfil bar and function duties effectively.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of cash handling, stock management, and supply ordering.
• Monitor and report performance of third-party service suppliers (e.g. waste, laundry).
• Drive a strong health and safety culture, including conducting safety walks and team briefings.
• Oversee training, development, and performance management of staff.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality in managing operational and personnel information.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience in a management role within the soft FM or hospitality industry.
• Strong people management skills, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Sound knowledge of health & safety and food safety standards.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to implement solutions effectively.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with military customs and operations.
• Experience with Kronos and UDC Payroll systems.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent H&S qualification.
• CIEH Level 3 Food Safety qualification or equivalent.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!