Bar Supervisor

Canterbury City Council; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Supportive work environment

Support for career growth

Job summary

Canterbury City Council is hiring a Bar Supervisor for Unit 6 Bar and the South Quay Shed venue. You will oversee day-to-day operations, supervise bar staff, and ensure a high-quality visitor experience with strong customer service and efficient cash handling.

The role focuses on maintaining health and safety standards, stock control, and smooth event support, with opportunities for career growth and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising bar staff.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Good understanding of cash handling procedures.
• Familiarity with stock control in a bar/venue setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in hospitality.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day operation and supervision of Unit 6 Bar and venue.
• Supervise and support bar staff, ensuring excellent customer service and a high-quality visitor experience.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the venue, including opening and closing procedures.
• Ensure health & safety procedures are followed throughout the venue.
• Oversee cash handling and customer transactions.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with stock control.
• Keep bar and communal areas clean and well presented.
• Lead, train and mentor junior team members on shift.
• Support the Bar/Venue Manager with delegated responsibilities.
• Contribute to venue improvements and guest experience.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Customer service

Leadership

Cash handling

Stock control

Health & safety

Communication

Job description

Join our team at South Quay Shed, Whitstable Harbour , where you'll play a key role in supervising our bar team while helping to oversee the day-to-day operation of this vibrant commercial and events venue.

Here's what we offer:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Supportive work environment
• Support for career growth

About this Bar Supervisor role:

This is a varied supervisory role with responsibility for both the Unit 6 Bar and the wider South Quay Shed venue .

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day operation and supervision of the Unit 6 Bar and venue.
• Supervise and support bar staff, ensuring excellent customer service and a high-quality visitor experience.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the venue, including correct opening and closing procedures.
• Ensure health & safety procedures are followed throughout the venue and escal…
• Oversee cash handling and customer transactions.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with stock control and communicate requirements to the Bar/Venue Manager.
• Ensur e the bar and communal areas are kept clean, tidy and well presented at all times.
• Carry out regular venue checks and ensure required tasks and checks are completed by the team.
• Deal professionally with customer, visitor and tenant queries or issues.
• Support the smooth running of events and activities within South Quay Shed.
• Train, induct, support and mentor junior members of the team.
• Provide leadership while on shift and ensure staff understand their duties and expected standards.
• Support the Bar/Venue Manager with delegated operational responsibilities.
• Play an active role in identifying and supporting improvements to the venue and customer experience.

For more information or an informal chat about the role, feel free to contact Naomi Delo at [e-mail] Bar and Venue Manager.

Applications Close: 29 th September 2026 and interviews are planned to take place on the 08 th and 09 th October 2026.

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