Bar Manager

Fletchers Bar and Eatery; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletchers Bar and Eatery in Birmingham is seeking an experienced bar manager to develop their career while leading a busy independent venue hosting live music, corporate and community events, weddings and private parties.

You will manage bar and cellar operations, apply solid food and drink knowledge, and use marketing skills to promote sales, upsell, and build a first-class customer experience.

Qualifications

• Strong customer-facing skills and communication abilities.
• Experience in bar or hospitality operations with Food & Beverage knowledge.
• Ability to train, coach, and motivate a team.
• Proven capability to drive sales through promotions and upselling.
• Management experience in bar or hospitality environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bar and cellar operations and service standards.
• Lead and train a team; schedule and develop staff.
• Collaborate on promotions, events, and revenue initiatives.
• Ensure licensing, health-and-safety compliance and financial reporting.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

Staff training

Sales promotions

Management experience

Licensing laws

Health & safety

Alcohol service

Cash handling

Stock control

Reporting

Flexibility

Education

Hospitality/Management qualification (beneficial)

Job description

We have a fantastic job available for an experienced bar manager who would like to develop their career further. Fletchers is a busy independent venue hosting live music, corporate and community events, weddings and private parties.

We are looking for a hands on Manager who would love to develop this great venue further. Along with expertise in bar & cellar management and a greatknowledge of food and drink we would love to hear from someone who has strong experience in marketing.

We offer full training in event management and you will be helping to ensure the venue is always busy.

We are looking for someone great with customer service & who takes pride in ensuring venue standards are up to scratch.

Qualifications

• Strong customer-facing skills, including Customer Service and Communication abilities.
• Experience in bar or hospitality operations with solid Food & Beverage knowledge.
• Ability to train, coach, and motivate a team, with experience in staff Training and development.
• Proven capability to drive Sales through effective promotions, upselling, and revenue-focused initiatives.
• Previous supervisory or management experience in a bar, pub, or hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of licensing laws, health and safety, and responsible alcohol service standards.
• Competence in basic financial tasks such as cash handling, stock control, and reporting.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by the venue.
• Relevant hospitality or management qualifications are beneficial but not essential.