Bar Manager

Chipping Sodbury Golf Club; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipping Sodbury Golf Club is seeking an experienced Bar Manager to run the daily bar and hospitality services. You will create a welcoming atmosphere, deliver excellent customer service and work within a friendly club environment.

The role involves leading the bar team, managing stock, cash handling and ensuring compliance with licensing and safety standards, while helping plan events and club functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in bar/hospitality or licensed premises management.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day bar operations and oversee service to members, guests and visitors.
• Lead, motivate and rota the bar team; manage stock, orders and deliveries to maintain margins.
• Ensure licensing, health and safety, and food hygiene requirements are followed.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Stock control

Communication

Cash handling

Alcohol service

Job description

Chipping Sodbury Golf Club is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and customer-focused Bar Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our bar and hospitality service.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming atmosphere, delivering excellent customer service and working as part of a friendly club environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring members, guests and visitors receive a consistently high standard of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the bar.
• Provide a warm, friendly and professional service to members, guests and visitors.
• Lead, motivate and support the bar team, including organising staff rotas and shifts.
• Ensure the bar is fully stocked and appropriately presented at all times.
• Manage stock levels, ordering and deliveries while minimising waste and maintaining good margins.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate levels of cash handling and till procedures.
• Ensure all licensing, health & safety, food hygiene and other relevant legal requirements are followed.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and organisation throughout the bar and associated areas.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers.
• Support the organisation and delivery of club events, functions, competitions and social occasions.
• Help develop the bar offering, including drinks menus, promotions and special events.
• Monitor sales and costs and work with club management to achieve agreed financial targets.
• Deal confidently and professionally with customer enquiries, feedback and complaints.
• Ensure members and visitors receive a consistently positive experience.
• Work closely with the wider club team to support the smooth running of the clubhouse.
• Basic knowledge of health & safety and food hygiene requirements.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in a bar, hospitality or licensed premises management role.
• Is confident leading and motivating a team.
• Has excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Is organised, reliable and able to work independently.
• Has good commercial awareness and understands stock control, ordering and margins.
• Is comfortable working in a busy and sometimes fast-paced environment.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards.
• Is friendly, approachable and professional.
• Has a flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Has a good understanding of responsible alcohol service requirements.
• Previous experience managing a bar within a golf club, sports club, hotel or similar members' organisation.
• Experience organising functions, events and private bookings.
• Experience with stock management and EPOS/till systems.
• Basic knowledge of health & safety and food hygiene requirements.