Bar Manager / Lounge Manager

Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality service provider is seeking a Bar Manager / Lounge Manager to oversee operations at Brighton & Hove FC. This role involves leading a team to ensure exceptional service during matchdays and events. The ideal candidate has management experience in hospitality and strong leadership skills. Flexibility for evening and weekend work is essential. Join a team that values community impact and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Wage

Flexible working

Match Days and Non-Match Days

Qualifications

• Previous management or supervisory experience in a bar, lounge, hotel, or events venue.
• Ability to inspire and direct a team in a high-pressure environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and large-scale matchdays/events.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of the bar/lounge during matchdays and events.
• Lead, motivate, and support a team of bar staff and supervisors.
• Coordinate with other teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Handle customer queries and resolve issues professionally.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive decision making

Passion for customer experiences

Job description

• Competitive Hourly Wage
• Flexible working
• Match Days and Non-Match Days (C&E Events) which includes evening & weekend shifts

Job Introduction

We’re experience makers .

And food fanatics.

And we’re hiring Hospitality Staff to join the team at Brighton & Hove FC.

Are you an experienced hospitality professional ready to lead from the front in a fast-paced, high-profile environment?

We’re looking for a dynamic and motivated Bar Manager / Lounge Manager to oversee one of our premium lounges and ensure outstanding service is delivered to every guest.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in creating exceptional matchday and event experiences, while leading and inspiring a team of bar and hospitality staff.

Managing the full operation of the bar / lounge during matchdays and events.

Leading, motivating, and supporting a team of bar staff, supervisors, and runners to deliver excellent service.

Coordinating with kitchen, floor, and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Handling customer queries and resolving any issues with professionalism and care.

Monitoring stock levels, placing orders, and ensuring correct storage and rotation of products.

Previous management or supervisory experience in a bar, lounge, hotel, or events venue.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and direct a team in a high-pressure environment.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

A proactive, hands-on approach and the confidence to make quick decisions.

A passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences.

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and large-scale matchdays / events.

Sodexo Live!

We’re Experience Makers.

And go-getters, fanatic foodies, and community pillars.

At Sodexo Live! build a career where ‘everyday’ anything but normal. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background, and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive.

We Belong to a team that feels like family, ACT with purpose and be inclusive, Thrive in our career, while able to Be Live in the moment creating exceptional memories.

After giving it all, you’ll return home knowing that you’ve played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment.

Because at Sodexo Live! we’re so much more.

Be part of something greater

Why choose Sodexo Live! –

At Sodexo Live! we believe in making every moment count, for the guests we serve and for our team members. We take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet, making every event a positive story worth telling. Whether at high-profile sports venues, cultural destinations, corporate events or once-in-a-lifetime social functions, you won’t just craft the moment… you’ll be immersed in the action. As part of the Sodexo Live! team, you belong to something greater. You bring people together and make a real impact in local communities through the power of shared experiences. You have the opportunity to gain the skills to thrive for a long-term career with a team that is inclusive and always ready to embrace the moment.

Globally Sodexo Live! contributes to the success of events such as Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, the Rugby World Cup and soon the Paris 2024 Games, and showcases exceptional venues such as the Eiffel Tower Restaurants, Bateaux Parisiens, Yachts de Paris, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Museo del Prado in Madrid, the Hard Rock Stadium, the Scottish National Gallery, and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

Other venues in the UK include Bateaux London, Fulham FC, the ACC Liverpool, and Edinburgh’s magnificent Signet Library.

Sodexo Live! is part of Sodexo which provides catering, facilities management, employee benefits and personal home services to 100 million consumers daily in 56 countries. At Sodexo we believe in the difference a day makes. That’s why we are proud to focus on people’s essential needs : we see them as key to improve the quality of life. We know that by focusing on the tangible, the real, the concrete improvements, day after day, for millions of people, we have a big impact not only on individuals but also on society and the planet. We believe it all starts with the everyday.