Bar Manager

inploi; Borough of Wyre; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality company based in the United Kingdom is looking for a Bar Manager to lead their Bars team. The successful candidate will be responsible for crafting exceptional guest experiences while managing a motivated team. This role requires proven leadership skills, customer service excellence, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include team management, budget oversight, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This position offers a full-time permanent contract with an annual bonus potential.

Benefits

Up to 10% Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in roles such as Bar Manager or Venue Manager in hospitality.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with attention to detail.
• Exceptional customer service and problem-solving abilities necessary.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations is essential.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills needed.
• Experience in budgeting and financial management is critical.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support the team to deliver excellent service.
• Ensure top-tier guest satisfaction and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Monitor individual and team performance, providing feedback.
• Oversee team scheduling, budgets, and resources efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Quickly resolve operational issues as they arise.
• Support team development through training and mentoring.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Organisational Skills

Job description

Position: Bar Manager
Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Bonus: Up to 10% Annual Bonus

Bring your leadership skills as a Bar Manager to craft unforgettable experiences for our guests across our bars and entertainment venues.

In this role, you'll be at the heart of an energetic Bars team, leading with clear direction and plenty of motivation. You'll inspire your team to hit their goals and keep up high standards by showing them how it's done! You'll be hands‑on with performance, offering feedback to help your team grow, tackling any challenges, and supporting their development. Managing resources like budgets and tools will be key to keeping things running smoothly. You'll also be the driving force behind fantastic guest experiences, continuously improving how we interact and solving any issues that pop up. Plus, you'll make sure everything stays safe, compliant, and on point with company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and support the team to deliver excellent service and achieve targets.
• Guest Experience: Ensure top‑tier guest satisfaction by addressing concerns, improving service, and driving a welcoming atmosphere.
• Performance Management: Monitor individual and team performance, providing regular feedback, coaching, and conducting performance reviews.
• Resource Management: Oversee team scheduling, budgets, and resources to maximise efficiency and meet business needs.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all operations comply with health and safety regulations, company policies, and standards.
• Problem Solving: Quickly resolve any operational issues that arise, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day running.
• Training and Development: Support team development through ongoing training, mentoring, and creating growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in roles such as Bar Manager, Venue Manager, or a similar leadership position in hospitality.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Exceptional customer service and problem‑solving abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Experience in budgeting, financial management and Cellar Management.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.