Bar Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 14,000; Full time

Job summary

An established events management company in Cambridge is seeking a Bar Operations Manager on a fixed-term contract for the Christmas Markets. The role involves overseeing five bars, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing stock and staff. Ideal candidates should have experience in large-scale F&B operations and strong leadership skills in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bar Operations Manager in a large-scale event setting.
• Ability to manage Labour planning and Recruitment effectively.
• Strong organisational skills in Stock management and Cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee smooth running of all bar operations including compliance with licensing regulations.
• Act as key on-site decision maker for bar operations.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of the bars throughout the season.

Skills

Managing multi-venue and large-scale event F&B operations

Leadership skills

Recruitment and training

Knowledge of licensing and compliance

Stock management and cost control

Effective communication

Calm under pressure

Flexibility and availability

First Aid training

Job description

Overview

Role: Bar Operations Manager

Location: Cambridge

Contract: Fixed-term contract (Early October to early January)

£14,000 Project

Holt Recruitment is working with a well-established events management company who run the Christmas Markets in Cambridge, and are looking for an experienced Bar Operations Manager to join their team on a fixed-term contract to oversee the wet operations of the Christmas Market bars.

As the Bar Operations Manager, you will be:

• Responsible to oversee the five bars at the Christmas markets; ensure smooth running of all bar operations, including compliance with licensing regulations, stock management, labour planning, and recruitment. This is a hands-on leadership role.
• Act as the key on-site decision maker for bar operations, liaising closely with event security, ice rink operators, site management, and Seventa Events senior team to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of the bars throughout the season.

What do you need as the Bar Operations Manager?

• Experienced in managing multi-venue and large-scale event F&B operations
• Skilled in leadership, recruitment, training, and rota planning
• Strong knowledge of licensing, compliance, and H&S regulations
• Organised in stock management and cost control
• Effective communicator with security, contractors, and stakeholders
• Calm and decisive under pressure in fast-paced environments
• Flexible, hands-on, and available for evenings, weekends, and peak hours
• First Aid and H&S training desirable

Next steps

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Job ID Number: 96362