Bar Duty Manager: Lead Teams & Craft Memorable Nights

Nightcap; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,870 - 20,326; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on food and drink

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Bartender training program

Third‑party training certificates

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Nightcap is an award-winning operator of late-night bars in the UK, hiring a Duty Manager in Bristol to lead shifts and guide the team. You will ensure guest experiences remain seamless, support the General Manager, and uphold company standards across bartending, bar back, and floor teams.

This role is part-time, 25–30 hours per week, offering an hourly rate from £12.96 with a potential increase to £13.96. Benefits include food and drink discounts, EAP access, robust training, and clear career

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience working in a busy bar as a senior bartender or team leader.
• Resilient and adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Honest, hardworking, and a team player.
• Confident, self-motivated, and driven professional.
• Methodical and thorough when problem solving.
• Approachable at all times regardless of workload.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Some experience organising rotas and managing the bar’s labour margin would be beneficial.
• Knowledge in handling stocks, licensing, risk assessments, and health & safety.
• A hands-on manager who isn’t afraid to get behind a station when your team is in the weeds.
• Personal Licence is preferable but not required

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and confidently run busy shifts, ensuring a seamless experience for our guests.
• Be a team player, supporting your General Manager and team.
• Ensure our bartending team meets the standards of the company.
• Act as a role model for the bartending, bar back, and floor team.
• 25‑30 hours p/w

Skills

Bar leadership

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Adaptability

Scheduling

Stock control

Licensing knowledge

Job description

Nightcap is an award-winning operator of late-night bars in the UK, hiring a Duty Manager in Bristol to lead shifts and guide the team. You will ensure guest experiences remain seamless, support the General Manager, and uphold company standards across bartending, bar back, and floor teams.

This role is part-time, 25–30 hours per week, offering an hourly rate from £12.96 with a potential increase to £13.96. Benefits include food and drink discounts, EAP access, robust training, and clear career