Bar Manager

HSL; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Employee discount

Discounted or free food

Opportunity to join management team

Job summary

HSL Recruitment are partnering with a vibrant hospitality venue in Leamington Spa to recruit an experienced Bar Manager. You will oversee daily bar operations, lead a busy front-of-house team and ensure outstanding guest service during peak periods.

You will work closely with the General Manager, schedule staff, manage stock and costs, and uphold licensing and safety standards in a fast-paced, events-driven venue.

Qualifications

• Experience as Bar Manager or similar hospitality management role.
• Strong leadership and communications skills.
• Ability to manage busy service periods and events.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day bar operations and ensure high standards.
• Lead, motivate and develop front-of-house team.
• Organise staff rotas and ensure appropriate staffing levels.

Skills

Bar management

Team leadership

Staff scheduling

Customer service

Stock control

GP management

Opening & closing procedures

Job description

HSL Recruitment are delighted to be working with our client to recruit an experienced and energetic Bar Manager to join their management team.

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional who enjoys working in a busy, lively environment and has a genuine passion for delivering excellent customer service, developing teams and maintaining high standards.

About The Role

Our client is a vibrant and busy hospitality venue in the heart of Leamington Spa, offering craft beers brewed on-site, cocktails, food, live music, private events and a busy heated garden marquee.

With live music every weekend and late-night opening on Fridays and Saturdays, this is a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

As Bar Manager, you will work closely with the General Manager and take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the bar. You will be a visible and hands-on leader, supporting the team during busy services while ensuring excellent standards are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager with the day-to-day running of the venue
• Take responsibility for the bar operation and ensure consistently high standards
• Lead, motivate and manage the bar and front-of-house team
• Organise staff rotas and ensure appropriate staffing levels
• Open and close the venue when required
• Train, coach and develop new and existing team members
• Deliver excellent customer service at all times
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and organisation
• Monitor stock levels, wastage and ordering
• Help control costs and minimise stock loss
• Ensure licensing, health & safety and company procedures are followed
• Deal confidently and professionally with customer queries and complaints
• Support busy evenings, live music, private functions and corporate events
• Attend management meetings and contribute to the continued development of the business
• Act as a senior member of the management team and lead by example

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience as a Bar Manager, Assistant Manager, Duty Manager or in a similar hospitality management role.

You Will Also

• Have a genuine passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding customer service
• Be confident managing, motivating and developing a busy team
• Remain calm and organised in a fast-paced environment
• Have excellent communication and leadership skills
• Understand bar operations, stock control and GP management
• Be confident with opening and closing procedures
• Have high standards of cleanliness and presentation
• Be commercially minded and able to identify opportunities to increase sales
• Have a positive, energetic and hands-on approach
• Be comfortable working evenings, weekends and during busy events
• Lead from the front and be prepared to get involved wherever needed

What's on Offer

Salary: £35,000+ per annum, depending on experience

• Bonus opportunities for the right candidate
• Full-time, permanent position
• Employee discount
• Discounted or free food
• Opportunity to become an important part of the management team
• Lively, fast-paced and sociable working environment
• Opportunity to develop and progress with an established and successful venue

If you are passionate about hospitality, enjoy working in a busy environment and are looking for your next management opportunity, HSL Recruitment would love to hear from you