Enable job alerts via email!

Bar Manager

TN United Kingdom

Reading

On-site

GBP 37,000

Full time

7 days ago
Be an early applicant

Boost your interview chances

Create a job specific, tailored resume for higher success rate.

Job summary

An established industry player in the entertainment sector is seeking a dynamic Bar Manager for their new venue in Reading City Centre. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the success of the venue through hands-on management of bar and kitchen operations, exciting menu development, and engaging event planning. You will be part of a vibrant team in a fun and sociable environment, where your creativity and leadership will directly impact customer satisfaction and business growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced hospitality setting and have a passion for delivering exceptional experiences, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Performance Bonus
Phone Allowance
Training and Development Opportunities
Sociable Team Environment

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in hospitality management, especially in entertainment venues.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills to manage diverse teams.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all operations of the bar and kitchen, ensuring high standards.
  • Manage staff hiring, training, and daily operations effectively.
  • Develop exciting menus and plan engaging events to attract customers.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Team Leadership
Event Planning
Menu Development

Education

Experience in Hospitality Management

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Bar Manager – Entertainment Venue – Reading City Centre – Up to £37,000 Basic + Performance Bonus + Phone Allowance

Are you a creative Bar Manager with a proven track record of making a real impact in a venue? Do you thrive in a hands-on role where you can get involved in events, marketing, and menu development?

A vibrant and rapidly growing entertainment chain – part of one of the biggest and best-known gaming companies in the world – has recently opened a new venue in Reading city centre.

This is a unique opportunity for a proactive, hands-on manager to get involved in shaping the venue’s success. You’ll play a key role not just in day-to-day bar and kitchen operations, but also in events planning, local marketing, and developing exciting new menus and cocktails that keep customers coming back.

If you have experience in entertainment venues such as cinemas, arcades, go-karting, karaoke, ice skating, bowling, casinos, or other hospitality-based settings – we’d love to hear from you!

Top Reasons to Work Here:

  • Up to £37,000 basic with a performance-based bonus scheme
  • Training, progression, and development opportunities in a growing brand
  • Fun, friendly, and sociable team environment

Responsibilities:

  • Managing all aspects of the bar and kitchen
  • Staff management including hiring, training, rota planning, and handling complaints
  • Menu development – creating cocktails and updating offerings based on trends
  • Event planning and marketing on social media, including promotions and community engagement
  • Inventory management including stock control, supplier relationships, and waste reduction
  • Financial management – budgeting, cost control, profit maximisation, and drink pricing

Who/What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience in a hospitality or entertainment environment at management level
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team
Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop a PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, or PAGES file up to 5MB.