Bars Manager

Mint People; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £41,500

Structured bar operation with senior‑b

Professional, experienced bar teams

Impact on standards and service

Clear progression within a quality-led

Job summary

Mint People is seeking a confident Bars Manager to lead a multi-outlet operation, focusing on service standards, team leadership and guest experience.

You will own the bars operation, manage rotas, stock and margins, and drive consistent, high-quality service across all outlets in a fast-paced environment.

This long-term role offers stability and progression within a quality-led business, with senior support and clear development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing bars or multi-outlet bar operation.
• Strong, hands-on leader with a visible floor presence.
• Excellent knowledge of drinks, service standards and bar operations.
• Confident managing rotas, stock, margins and compliance.
• Guest-focused with a professional, positive approach.
• Calm, organised and effective under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day bars operation across all outlets.
• Leading, training and developing the bar teams.
• Ensuring consistent service standards and guest satisfaction.
• Overseeing stock control, ordering and GP management.
• Maintaining compliance, cleanliness and presentation.
• Supporting service flow during busy periods and peak times.

Skills

Bar management

People leadership

Drinks knowledge

Roster management

Stock & margins

Guest service

Job description

Bars Manager – £41,500

This Bars Manager role is a great opportunity for a confident, hands-on hospitality professional to lead a multi-bar operation where service standards, team leadership and guest experience are key. The focus is on well-run bars, strong product knowledge and delivering a consistent, high-quality experience across every service.

Working closely with senior management, you’ll take ownership of the bars operation, leading teams, driving standards and ensuring smooth, efficient service in a fast-paced but organised environment.

Bars Manager – Ideal Profile

• Proven experience managing bars or a multi-outlet bar operation


• Strong, hands-on leader with a visible floor presence


• Excellent knowledge of drinks, service standards and bar operations


• Confident managing rotas, stock, margins and compliance


• Guest-focused with a professional, positive approach


• Calm, organised and effective under pressure

Benefits

• Salary of £41,500


• Well-structured bars operation with senior support


• Professional, experienced bar teams


• Opportunity to make a real impact on standards and service


• Clear progression within a quality-led business


• Long-term role offering stability and development

Bars Manager Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day bars operation across all outlets


• Leading, training and developing the bar teams


• Ensuring consistent service standards and guest satisfaction


• Overseeing stock control, ordering and GP management


• Maintaining compliance, cleanliness and presentation


• Supporting service flow during busy periods and peak times