Bar Manager

Haven; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% annual bonus

Fully funded qualifications

Dining discounts

Shop discounts

Facilities access

Job summary

Haven is seeking a Bar Manager in the Greater Lincolnshire area to lead our bars and entertainment venues. You’ll steer a hands-on team, drive guest experiences, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. We offer a supportive environment with development opportunities and a bonus scheme up to 10% of annual earnings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Bar Manager or similar hospitality leadership roles.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Exceptional customer service and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Experience budgeting and financial management.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support the team to deliver excellent service.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Monitor performance and provide coaching and reviews.
• Oversee scheduling, budgets, and resources.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and policies.
• Resolve operational issues to keep daily running smoothly.
• Support training and development of team members.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Budgeting

Health & safety

Team management

Scheduling

Job description

Position: Bar Manager

Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Bonus: Up to 10% Annual Bonus

The working hours for this role are predominantly evenings.

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.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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What We Offer

• An inclusive, supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• Career development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications.
• Exclusive team perks, including up to 50% off on-park dining, 20% discounts on Haven Holidays and in-store purchases, free access to our facilities, savings at national brands and retailers, and so much more!

We’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.