Bar Manager

Boom Battle Bar - Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment venue in Cambridge is seeking a passionate Bar Manager to develop a team of Bartenders. Responsibilities include managing stock, driving team development, and ensuring operational standards are met. Ideal candidates will excel in people-focused leadership and have excellent organisational skills. This role offers competitive annual salary and extensive benefits including annual leave and unique perks.

Benefits

£38,000 annual salary plus tips

28 days paid holiday

Workplace pension with employer contributions

Life Assurance policy post-probation

Annual Escape Hunt adventure

50% off food and drinks at venues

Personal development plan for career growth

Paid day off for 'Karma Day'

Access to financial services and healthcare support

24/7 mental health support and therapy sessions

Incentives like trips abroad and event tickets

Qualifications

• Passionate and enthusiastic leadership is essential.
• Proven ability to develop a talent pipeline.
• Strong organisational skills for overall venue management.

Responsibilities

• Develop a team of bartenders and drive their growth.
• Manage stock ordering, acceptance, and variances.
• Oversee recruitment and team development.

Skills

People focused leadership

Organisational skills

Talent pipeline development

Job description

FIRSTLY, WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

• £38,000 annual salary. Plus tips!
• 28 days paid holiday
• Workplace pension from the age of 22 and above with employer contributions
• Life Assurance policy once your probation has been passed.
• Enjoy one free annual Escape Hunt adventure per year!
• 50% off on food and drink in any of our venues at Boom Battle Bar & Escape Hunt!
• We are our teams biggest advocates! We’ll give you a clear personal development plan for you to be promoted to your dream role – with or without us.
• Looking for good karma? Well we've got you covered with another annual paid day off for our 'Karma Day' - volunteer for a day with an organisation of your choice to make a difference.
• Access to platforms such as Wagestream and their financial services and to Medicash, providing help with everyday healthcare costs and extra discounts and rewards
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 access to free, confidential and specialist mental health/wellbeing support. There’s a huge amount on offer within this program inclusive of help for financial support to six FREE therapy sessions and so much more!
• Our Managers are included in epic incentives. You'll be in the runnings to win them on a regular basis! Including past incentives such as a Trips Abroad, F1 Race Days and Race Weekend tickets, Concert Tickets, Champion League Hospitality Tickets, Sporting Events, Brixton brewery tour, London bar hopping with Bacardi, Johnnie Walker tour with a fine dinning experience, Hampers to take home and more!

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Bar Manager to develop our epic team of Bartenders!

People focused leadership is a non-negotiable for us. You’ll be someone who thrives in building a talent pipeline and wants to see your teams evolve and grow. You lead from the front and aren’t someone who does everything yourself!

You’ll want to drive consistency for standards. Specs on point and guest journey will be nothing short of epic under your guidance!

Your responsibilities will include Managing stock.. Everything from stock ordering/accepting and counting, as well as investigating any variances.

Your organisational skills will be second to none, ensuring that nothing slips through the cracks while overseeing both the venue and your team. Additionally you’ll take charge of recruitment and development within your department, creating a powerhouse of talent.

WHO ARE WE:

Boom Battle Bar is the unrivalled leader in the world of competitive socialising. Picture Axe Throwing, Beer Pong, Augmented Darts, Karaoke and a whole lot more, all wrapped up in an atmosphere booming with epic cocktails, live DJ beats, and nothing but good vibes

Our journey began with a bang in 2022, and we haven't hit the brakes since. Breaking boundaries, we proudly launched our first international venue in Dubai during the summer of 2023, and the party continues!

We're not just about the games and the drinks, we're about creating those unforgettable moments. It's when our guests say, 'Screw it, I’ll be hungover tomorrow,' that we know we've succeeded.

And who makes it all happen? Our exceptional teams of top talent.

Check out our socials to see more of what we're about! https://www.instagram.com/boombattlebar/?hl=en