Bar Manager

BOXPARK; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

BOXPARK, known for its unique dining and entertainment experience, is seeking a Bar Manager for its London locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-volume bar management, demonstrating leadership and organizational skills. This role includes overseeing bar operations, driving sales, and ensuring a top-notch guest experience. Along with competitive pay, you will enjoy great employee perks and opportunities for career growth. Join a vibrant team in a dynamic environment!

Benefits

Health cash plan

Wellbeing champions

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Wagestream financial planning tool

Cycle to Work scheme

50% off drinks

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced parental leave policies

Paid carers leave

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Proven high volume bar management experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team to ensure operational efficiency.
• Manage bar staff and drive engagement.
• Ensure budgeted top line sales are met and profits achieved.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

High volume management

Organizational skills

Education

Personal licence

Job description

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For 13 years we have been offering our famous experience with unrivalled street food, bars, shops and entertainment all under one roof.Where else could you eat Greek gyros and catch a Harry Styles party all in one place? Or play crazy golf, eat a Bao and watch Stormzy perform? No where!

In 2011 we created the world’s first pop-up dining and shopping destination in the heart of Shoreditch before opening venues in other iconic locations in Croydon and Wembley.

We are growing quickly with three new sites planned for Liverpool, Bristol and London in 2024, so we are delighted to expand our team. Join the thrilling ride at BOXPARK…if you’re ready for a challenge!

The role:

We currently have Bar Manager roles in a number of our London sites

To support the General and Assistant General Manager in running the team in order to maintain a successful profitable business. The ideal candidate will have proven high volume bar management experience.

You will manage a team of supervisors, bar staff, security, drive standards and sales, you will deputise as AGM in your GM’s absence.

Key Responsibilities:

Operating the bars throughout the site

Delivering budgeted top line sales and ensuring that this is converted in to profit through tight stock control

Managing a team whilst driving engagement and personal development

Working with the site management team to execute safe and profitable large-scale event days

Work within the company budgets relating to drinks, labour & consumables, to provide the standard of service and guest experience required.

Manage all aspects of the bar service within the premises in order to anticipate and exceed guest expectations, spearhead initiatives, incentives and bonuses tailored to maximise the guest experience.

The Ideal Candidate for this role

A proven track record in managing a high volume, large turnover bar operation

Confident, articulate and highly-motivated

Well-trained with a good understanding of H&S and due diligence

Honest, reliable and hard-working

A high level of personal integrity

Passionate and proactive

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Able to build strong working relationships with team members and tenants

An understanding of event production and marketing

Organised with high attention to detail

Hold a personal licence

Have an in depth knowledge of stock taking and epos system

Pay and Benefits:

Our people are at the heart of all we do at BOXPARK and therefore as well as paying competitive salaries, we have some awesome employee perks to make you feel special and supported throughout your journey with us.

Health cash plan in the form of SimplyHealth which provides cash back on dental, optical, prescriptions, online GP and 24/7 counselling.

Wellbeing champions in all venues and they are all trained Mental Health First Aiders. We run a range of initiatives focusing on mental, financial, physical and social health throughout the year.

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Wagestream - Financial planning tool which allows access to your earned wages whenever you need. No more waiting for payday.

Access to our Cycle to Work scheme to buy a tax-free bicycle, equipment, or both.

TIPs - All guest tips go straight to our teams.

50% off drinks

We offer a generous 25 days (plus bank holidays) which rises after one year up to 30 days.

Not enough holidays….we hear you! We offer a holiday purchase scheme which allows you to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave each year

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave

Carers Leave - 2 days paid carers leave per year to help you be there when your dependants need you

Want to grow and progress in your career? Then BOXPARK really is the place to be. We have development programs for all of our team from Bar Team Member up to General Manager.

BOXPARK is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender, or physical ability.