Bar Manager

Pyramid8; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Flexible seasonal hours

Autonomy to shape role

Develop clubhouse operation

Community rugby club environment

Job summary

Pontefract RUFC is seeking a Clubhouse Bar Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day running of the busy clubhouse, bar and function facilities. This hands-on role covers bar operations, functions, stock, suppliers and casual staff coordination within a vibrant community rugby club.

You will drive hospitality standards, safety and compliance, while identifying ideas to increase bookings and revenue. The role requires energy, organisation and a proactive approach to develop the clubhouse

Qualifications

• Experience in bar and hospitality environments.
• Ability to manage casual staff and coordinate events.
• Knowledge of stock control and cash handling.
• Commitment to safety and compliance.
• Revenue growth mindset and ideas to increase bookings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day clubhouse and bar operation.
• Coordinate casual bar, kitchen and event staff.
• Manage functions, bookings and events.
• Oversee stock, suppliers and cash handling.
• Ensure high standards of hospitality, safety and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to increase bookings, events and revenue.
• Bring fresh ideas to develop the Club's hospitality offering.

Skills

Bar hospitality operations

Staff coordination

Event management

Stock control & cash handling

Hospitality safety compliance

Revenue growth ideas

Job description

Pontefract RUFC is looking for an enthusiastic, organised and commercially minded Clubhouse Bar Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day running of their busy clubhouse, bar and function facilities.

This is a hands-on role within a well-established community rugby club, covering bar and hospitality operations, functions and events, stock and suppliers, and the coordination of casual staff. The General Committee has ambitious plans for the continued development of the clubhouse, bar and hospitality offering, and the Clubhouse Bar Manager will play a key role in implementing these plans and taking them forward, while bringing their own ideas and experience to help shape the future of the Club's facilities.

We’re looking for someone who can take responsibility, make things happen and bring ideas to help develop the clubhouse and increase its use and revenue. Previous experience in a bar, hospitality, sports/social club or events environment would be ideal.

You will:

• Manage the day-to-day clubhouse and bar operation
• Coordinate casual bar, kitchen and event staff
• Manage functions, bookings and events
• Oversee stock, suppliers and cash handling
• Ensure high standards of hospitality, safety and compliance
• Identify opportunities to increase bookings, events and revenue
• Bring fresh ideas to develop the Club's hospitality offering

What's in it for you?

• £14.50-£17 per hour + discretionary bonus
• Flexible, seasonal working pattern
• Genuine autonomy to organise the role around the Club's needs
• The opportunity to shape and develop the clubhouse operation
• A key role within a busy and ambitious community rugby club

Regular evening and weekend work will be required, particularly during the rugby season, generally September to April. This role requires 25-30 hours per week