Bar Manager Required At Market Rasen Racecourse.

Constellation Midlands; West Ashby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Market Rasen Racecourse is seeking an experienced Bar Manager for the 2026 and 2027 raceday seasons. You will take full responsibility for the bar operation, lead the bar team, oversee service, stock and cash handling, and ensure licensing compliance while delivering an excellent guest experience on raceday.

Local candidates near Lincoln/Market Rasen who can commit to the raceday calendar are preferred. The role is casual and raceday-only, with shifts aligned to the race schedule and operational

Qualifications

• Experience in stadium/racecourse or large events hospitality required.
• Experience leading a busy bar with high customer volumes.
• Proven ability to supervise a bar team.
• Strong knowledge of bar operations and stock control.
• Experience with cash handling and POS systems.
• Understanding of responsible alcohol service and licensing.
• Excellent leadership and people-management skills.
• Calm under pressure with strong organisation.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the bar operation on raceday.
• Lead, manage and motivate the bar team.
• Organise staff positions and staffing levels.
• Conduct pre-service briefings and communicate expectations.
• Ensure bars are stocked, correctly set up and ready for service.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment.
• Oversee service of beverages and guest queries.
• Manage cash handling, tills and end-of-day procedures.
• Ensure licensing compliance and responsible service.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation.
• Coordinate with FOH/BOH and event management teams.
• Complete bar close-down and secure bar areas.

Skills

Bar operations

Leadership

Staff management

Cash handling

Customer service

Communication

Licensing compliance

Job description

Racedays Only - Casual Role

We are looking for an experienced Bar Manager to join our hospitality team at Market Rasen Racecourse for the 2026 and 2027 racing seasons.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the bar operation on racedays, managing the bar team and ensuring an efficient, professional and high-quality service throughout the event.

We are ideally looking for candidates local to Lincoln / Market Rasen who can commit to the Market Rasen race calendar.

As Bar Manager, you will be responsible for the overall running of the bar operation, from pre-event setup through to close-down.

You will lead the bar team, oversee service and stock, and ensure guests receive an excellent experience throughout the raceday.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the bar operation on each raceday.
• Lead, manage and motivate the bar team.
• Organise staff positions and ensure the bars are appropriately staffed.
• Conduct pre-service briefings and communicate expectations clearly.
• Ensure bars are fully stocked, correctly set up and ready for service.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment.
• Oversee the service of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Deliver excellent customer service and deal confidently with guest queries or complaints.
• Oversee cash handling, tills/POS systems and end-of-day procedures.
• Ensure responsible alcohol service and compliance with licensing requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation.
• Liaise with FOH, BOH and event management teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor team performance and address any issues promptly.
• Ensure all venue, health & safety and operational procedures are followed.
• Complete bar close-down and ensure stock, equipment and bar areas are secure.

Required Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in a stadium, racecourse, large-scale events or similar hospitality environment - ESSENTIAL
• Experience managing a busy bar operation with high customer volumes.
• Previous experience leading and supervising a bar team.
• Strong knowledge of bar operations, service standards and stock control.
• Experience with cash handling, tills and POS systems.
• Good understanding of responsible alcohol service and licensing requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and people-management skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Professional, confident and hands-on approach.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a wider hospitality team.

This is a casual, raceday-only position.

Applicants must be able to commit to working Market Rasen Race Days throughout the 2026 and 2027 racing seasons.

There are no guaranteed hours, with shifts based around the race calendar and operational requirements.

Candidates local to Lincoln, Market Rasen and the surrounding areas are particularly encouraged to apply.