Bar Supervisor

Beannchor Group; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 29 days holiday incl. BH and b’Y

Health and wellbeing initiatives with

20% food discount across venues

CPL online training programme

NVQs, WSET, First Aid, Mental Health

Team bonding events and seasonal get-t

Job summary

The Meeting House in Belfast is hiring a Bar Supervisor to support the management team and lead the bar team. You will supervise shifts, ensure smooth service, and uphold the venue’s high standards of hospitality and guest experience.

Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in busy pubs, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to team training, operations, and customer service. Evening/weekend flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a busy pub (≥12 months).
• Ability to establish high service standards in a new venue.
• People person with strong relationship skills.
• Confident shift leader and effective communicator.
• Knowledge of bar operations, customer service, and responsible alcohol service.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support management with opening and ongoing operation of The Meeting House bar.
• Supervise day-to-day bar shifts and coordinate the team for seamless service flow.
• Lead by example delivering exceptional service and handle customer feedback professionally.
• Support training and development of the bar team and reinforce venue culture and standards.
• Assist with shift briefings, cash handling, stock control, opening/closing procedures.
• Maintain bar presentation and product quality while ensuring hygiene, health and safety compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Standards orientation

People skills

Shift leadership

Bar operations knowledge

Customer service focus

Flexible schedule

Job description

Bar Supervisor – The Meeting House

Opening this Autumn, The Meeting House will be a welcome addition to Belfast City centre. Located between Ann Street and Crown Entry, the venue will be a pub with a focus on traditional Irish music and its unique historical location. The pub will also be complemented by an adjoining Indian-inspired 60 seat restaurant, 'Ru'. We are looking for an experienced Bar Supervisor to support the management team and help bring the bar to life.

The role

This is a key supervisory position supporting the successful day-to-day operation of The Meeting House bar.

As Bar Supervisor, you will lead by example on shift, support the bar team, maintain high service standards and help deliver an outstanding guest experience.

The rate of pay for this role is £14.30 per hour plus discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to £500.

What’s in it for you:

• Up to 29 days holiday including Bank Holidays and your birthday off?
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including a free counselling programme?
• Company discount offering 20% off food in various outlets including Bullitt Hotel, Little Wing Pizzeria, The National and the Cloth Ear?
• Structured learning and development plans through our online CPL training programme.?
• Varied training opportunities including NVQs, WSET, First Aid, Mental Health Awareness, etc.?
• Team bonding events such as our summer BBQ, Winter Raffle, seasonal parties, trips, and award ceremonies.?

What you’ll do:

• Support the management team with the opening and ongoing operation of The Meeting House bar
• Supervise day-to-day bar shifts, helping to ensure seamless service flow and effective team co-ordination
• Lead by example in delivering exceptional service, responding to customer feedback professionally and escalating issues when required
• Support the training and development of the bar team, reinforcing the venue’s culture, service standards and ways of working
• Assist with shift briefings, cash handling, stock control, opening and closing procedures and completion of required checks
• Maintain excellent bar presentation and product quality while ensuring compliance with hygiene, health and safety, and licensing requirements

About you:

• Previous supervisory experience in a busy pub or other bar service environment (at least 12 months)
• Someone able to make a quick impact and help establish strong standards in a new venue
• A people person who builds positive working relationships with colleagues and guests
• A confident shift leader and communicator with strong organisational skills
• You have sound knowledge of bar operations, customer service and responsible alcohol service
• You’re enthusiastic, hands-on and comfortable supporting the team during busy services
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays

If you’re ready to take the next step in your hospitality career and make an impact in an exciting new venue, we’d love to hear from you.

The Company reserves the right to apply enhanced short-listing criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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