Bar Manager & Assistant Leader — Pub Ops

Mobolise Ltd.; Hillhead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Career development

Employee discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream access

Job summary

Metro Pubs is seeking an Assistant Manager / Bar Manager to lead the bar operations within a busy pub, working alongside the General Manager to ensure smooth service and memorable customer experiences.

You will drive wet sales, manage a high-performing team, and take responsibility for the pub in the GM's absence, while supporting overall site performance and commercial targets across the venue.

Qualifications

• Leadership in a hospitality setting.
• Strong customer service mindset with focus on guest experiences.
• Ability to develop and coach team members.
• Stock control, ordering, and wastage management.
• Cost control and profitability awareness.
• Clear communication with team and management.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform role safely.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in all aspects of running the business, including covering the pub in their absence.
• Lead and develop the bar team to deliver exceptional service and maximise sales opportunities.
• Take ownership of stock control, ordering, wastage management and bar profitability.
• Support recruitment, training, coaching and performance management across the wider pub team.
• Drive operational excellence across front-of-house and bar operations.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, licensing requirements, health & safety, and food safety procedures.
• Contribute to labour management, shift planning and achieving business KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Staff development

Stock management

Cost control

Communication

English proficiency

Health & safety

Event planning

Job description

Metro Pubs is seeking an Assistant Manager / Bar Manager to lead the bar operations within a busy pub, working alongside the General Manager to ensure smooth service and memorable customer experiences.

You will drive wet sales, manage a high-performing team, and take responsibility for the pub in the GM's absence, while supporting overall site performance and commercial targets across the venue.