Bar Manager - £30K Reading Immediate Start

TieTalent; Reading; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while on duty

Free on-site parking

Flexible scheduling

Training & development opportunities

Enhanced weekend pay

Job summary

A hospitality company in Reading is looking for a Bar Manager to lead a vibrant team and ensure excellent guest experiences. Offering a salary of £30,000 plus benefits such as free meals during shifts and flexible working hours. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership skills and an understanding of licensing laws. This position has an immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing bar operations.
• Confident leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail and calm under pressure.
• Passion for drinks, service, and hospitality culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bar operations across multiple venues.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of student bar staff.
• Ensure compliance with alcohol licensing and safety standards.
• Maintain high levels of customer service and team performance.
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and supplier coordination.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Understanding of licensing laws

Profit & loss knowledge

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene certification

Job description

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• Bar Manager - £30K | Reading | Immediate Start
  
  

Location: Reading Contract: Full-time

Salary: £30,000 per annum equivalent

Start Date: Immediate

Hours: Flexible shifts across 7 days (operation runs 7am-Midnight)

Typical Schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off (approx. 37.5 hours/week)

• Lead the Bar. Set the Vibe. Make It Memorable.
  
  

We're looking for a charismatic and driven Bar Manager to take charge of a lively multi-venue operation in Reading. You'll be the heartbeat of the bar scene-leading a young, energetic team, curating unforgettable guest experiences, and keeping everything running like clockwork.

If you've got a passion for great drinks, sharp service, and team leadership, this is your chance to shine in a dynamic hospitality environment.

• Your Role
• Manage day-to-day bar operations across multiple venues
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of student bar staff
• Ensure compliance with alcohol licensing and safety standards
• Maintain high levels of customer service and team performance
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and supplier coordination
• Handle payment systems and financial procedures
• Innovate with drinks menus, promotions, and service ideas
• What's in It for You
• ?? £30,000 salary equivalent
• ??? Free meals while on duty
• ?? Free on-site parking
• ?? Flexible scheduling - choose your preferred working days
• ?? Training & development opportunities
• ?? Enhanced weekend pay
• ??? Experience across a variety of buzzing venues
• ?? Weekly pay structure (if preferred)
• What You Bring
• Proven experience managing bar operations
• Confident leadership and team-building skills
• Strong attention to detail and calm under pressure
• Passion for drinks, service, and hospitality culture
• Understanding of licensing laws and alcohol retail standards
• Basic knowledge of profit & loss and stock management
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certification required
• Ready to Raise the Bar?
  
  

Apply now or contact Gabriela at Blue Arrow Reading for a friendly chat about the role. Let's make your next move the best one yet.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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