Bar Supervisor

Vita Student; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Bar Supervisor in Manchester, where you'll lead a dynamic team in a new luxury bar concept. This role offers the chance to showcase your mixology skills and creativity while ensuring a premium experience for residents and guests. With a focus on exceptional service, you'll oversee operations, manage stock, and help create a welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy a vibrant work environment with opportunities for career development and a range of employee perks. If you're passionate about hospitality and ready to make your mark in a unique setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 Days Paid Holiday

Birthday Off

Perkbox Access

Royal London Pension

Parties & Events

Recognition Programmes

Career Development

24/7 Employee Assistance

Qualifications

• Experienced Bar Supervisor with a track record in premium service.
• Ability to lead teams and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead bar staff to ensure high standards and exceptional service.
• Manage stock and drive bar revenue through upselling.

Skills

Cocktail Mixology

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Event Management

Attention to Detail

Tools

Point of Sale Systems

Stock Management Software

Job description

Bar Supervisor – Manchester

Salary: £28,884

Weekly Contract: 45hr contract

Vita Union

We’ve launched an exciting new co-living brand designed to revolutionise premium residential living in Manchester. Our first building opened last year, and we’re now preparing to launch our second building, complete with a private bar exclusively for Union residents and their guests. We’re looking for dynamic and enthusiastic bar team members to help support the launch of this innovative new bar concept.

As a crucial member of our bar team, you’ll play a key role in the success of this exciting project. You’ll have the opportunity to embrace your creativity, bring fresh ideas to the table, and make your mark on an exciting new venture that’s set to redefine the standard of residential living in the city.

Our Bar Supervisor

The Bar Supervisor plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of Union T2 bar while providing exceptional service to both customers and residents. As a Bar Supervisor, you will be responsible for greeting guests, taking orders & payments, serving food & drinks, and creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere.

• Lead and motivate a team of bar staff, ensuring they deliver exceptional service and maintain high standards.
• Oversee stock takes and manage ordering to ensure the bar is always well stocked and operational.
• Work towards meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) and revenue targets set by senior management.
• Drive the team to increase bar revenue through upselling, customer service excellence, and maintaining an engaging atmosphere.
• Accurately process all guest orders through the till systems, issue bills, and handle payment transactions with attention to detail.
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the menu and offerings to answer guest inquiries, provide recommendations, and enhance their dining experience.
• Prepare and serve food and snacks to customers, ensuring timely and accurate delivery while maintaining a high level of presentation.
• Serve drinks to guests in a timely manner and proactively attend to their needs, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience.
• Assist with regular health and safety checks, maintain cleanliness, and uphold the highest standards of hygiene and safety in the bar area.
• Complete set-up, handover, and close-down duties to a high standard, ensuring the workspace is always ready for the next shift or service.

Who We Want To Join Our Team

• An experienced Bar Supervisor, well-versed in delivering premium experiences to residents & guests.
• Experience of leading a Team with a proven track-record of results.
• Experienced cocktail mixologist.
• Previous food & beverage industry experience, including stock rotation, daily due diligence, keeping fridge temperature records, adhering to allergen matrixes and other related food handling controls.
• Experience of delivering a luxury, unique concept.
• Excellent communication, organisational & customer service skills.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to ensuring a seamless experience for all guests.
• Event management experience would be a significant advantage, however full training is provided.
• Our operations run seamlessly with the support of a variety of technology systems and software; our Bar Supervisors must be technologically astute.

Why work for us…….

Our employees have the pride of working at our luxury properties, which offer the highest standard of resident accommodation across the UK. We reward the commitment and dedication of our people by providing the following benefits:

Holidays – Holidays are paid on a pro-rata basis which is reflective of hours worked. Customer Service Assistants will receive 28 days paid holiday including England & Wales Bank Holidays, pro-rata.

Your Birthday – We insist that our employees take their birthday off work ensuring they can celebrate their special occasion in a way that is meaningful to them.

Perkbox – All employees are given access to a Perkbox account, enabling them to choose lifestyle perks that matter by giving points to spend on a wide range of products, services & experiences, such as cinema tickets, supermarket savings, discounted days out, a daily coffee or a summer holiday – there’s something to suit everyone!

Royal London Pension – We care about our people and their future. Vita Group contributes a financial value of 3% of your salary to your pension pot in addition to 5% employee contribution to help prepare for the future.

Parties & Events – We expect high standards from our people and like to reward demanding work by hosting parties and events each year, encouraging colleagues to let their hair down, have a great time and celebrate success together.

Recognition Programmes – We recognise and celebrate our people via numerous recognition schemes, such as employee of the month vouchers, community champion, experience awards, golden buzzer awards, work anniversaries etc.

Career Development – Whether your Vita career is a medium or long-term venture; we onboard all employees by means of a thorough induction and learning & development programme, delivering professional progression via our Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum training & recognition schemes.

24/7 Employee Assistance – The wellbeing of our colleagues is of vital importance to Vita Group. All employees have access to a confidential service; offering support and guidance for personal or work-related issues that may be impacting wellbeing.

Right to Work & DBS

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship. Therefore, if you do require a company to sponsor your Right to Work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application further.