Bars Supervisor

The Lowry; Salford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Theatre tickets

Free parking

Birthday day off

Discounts in bars/restaurants/giftshop

Wellbeing hub access

Job summary

The Lowry in Salford is seeking a Bars Supervisor to lead the bar offer across Lowry Bar and Kitchen, theatre bars, confectionery points and cellar operations. This hands-on role supports the team and keeps service moving during busy pre-show and interval periods.

You will coach colleagues during live service, develop new starters, and ensure high standards of service, product knowledge and guest engagement while protecting the visitor experience and commercial performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in bar supervision or hospitality preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead by example under busy service conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of bar offer across Lowry Bar, Kitchen, theatre bars, and cellar operations.
• Coach colleagues during live service and train new starters in bar skills and product knowledge.
• Maintain stock controls, cellar processes and safe working practices across all bars.

Job description

Bars Supervisor, Permanent, 40hpw (including bank holidays and weekends)

£32,305.00 per annum, plus staff benefits

Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of MediaCityUK in Salford, one of the world's most exciting culture and media destinations.

We are looking for a Bars Supervisor to help lead the delivery of our bar offer across Lowry Bar and Kitchen, theatre bars, confectionery points and cellar operations. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being present in the operation, supporting the team and keeping service moving during busy pre-show and interval periods.

You will lead by example, maintaining strong standards of welcome, product quality, presentation and pace of service. Working closely with the Bars Manager and wider hospitality team, you will help ensure each area is ready to trade, respond calmly to customer needs and make practical decisions that protect both the visitor experience and commercial performance.

The role also has an important focus on team development. You will coach colleagues during live service, support new starters with practical bar training and build confidence in product knowledge, responsible service and customer engagement. You will also help maintain effective cellar processes, stock controls and safe working practices across our bar areas.

If you are an experienced supervisor or senior team member who can bring calm leadership, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to great service, this is an opportunity to play a key part in Lowry's busy and varied commercial operation

The role has a number of staff benefits including:

• Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
• Free car parking just a few minutes' walk from the Lowry building.
• Paid day off for your birthday.
• Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within the Lowry building.
• Access to Lowry's Wellbeing Hub and to other health and wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy and remote GP appointments.
• Group Life Assurance Scheme.

Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options - bus, car, tram and bike.

Application deadline and interview dates

The application deadline for this vacancy is 13th October 2026. Interviews will be on 22nd October 2026, please ensure your availability for this date

Lowry is committed to creating an inclusive workforce by reflecting and representing the diversity of Salford and the UK. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Lowry - whether that is to work in our creative or support roles. We particularly encourage applications from the following two people groups who are currently under-represented in our work force and in the wider performing and visual arts sector; those people who experience racism and marginalisation, including those from African, Caribbean, North African, LatinX, South Asian, East Asian and South East Asian heritage and their diasporas, those who are disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent or have long-term health conditions.