Events and Bar Manager

Sodexo; Winchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Events & Bar Manager. This role involves managing bar and function services across various sites and ensuring excellent guest experiences while maintaining operational performance and compliance. The ideal candidate should have management experience in hospitality, strong people management skills, and sound knowledge of health and safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Financial tools & retirement plan

Cycle to Work initiative

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Management experience within Soft FM or hospitality services.
• Strong people management skills, including recruitment and performance management.
• Excellent numerical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all bar and function operations.
• Lead frontline teams delivering bar and function services.
• Plan and oversee guest services and event delivery.
• Ensure standards in SLAs, KPIs, and contracts are met.
• Control budgets and contribute to commercial performance.
• Conduct weekly banking and submit financial documentation.

Skills

Management experience within Soft FM or hospitality services

Strong people management skills

Excellent numerical, interpersonal, and communication skills

Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety

Problem-solving and decision-making ability

Attention to detail and commitment to service standards

Tools

Kronos

UDC Payroll systems

Job description

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday (occasional weekend)
• £30,000 - £32,500 per annum
• Sodexo rewards and benefits

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Events & Bar Manager to take full responsibility for the daily management, coordination, and delivery of bar and functions services across designated and affiliated sites.

This is a leadership role responsible for minimising risk, maximising operational performance, and delivering excellent guest experiences while maintaining full compliance with contractual requirements, KPIs, and company policies.

Key Responsibilities -

• Manage and coordinate all bar and function operations across the site

• Lead, motivate, and manage frontline teams delivering bar and function services

• Plan, organise, and oversee guest services and event delivery

• Ensure standards outlined in SLAs, KPIs, and contracts are consistently met

• Control budgets, costs, and contribute to commercial performance

• Reconcile daily cash takings and resolve discrepancies

• Conduct weekly banking and submit financial documentation

• Manage stock control, ordering, and weekly stock checks

• Deliver training and conduct team briefs, huddles, and safety walks

• Drive a positive health, safety, and wellbeing culture

• Monitor suppliers and service partners to ensure agreed standards are met

• Support marketing initiatives and promotional activity

• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations

• Provide daily accounting documentation to the Site Administrator

• Assist visitors and guests in line with site rules

• Carry out additional duties as reasonably required

What you bring:

Essential -

• Management experience within Soft FM or hospitality services

• Strong people management skills, including recruitment, performance management, and HR processes

• Excellent numerical, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability

• High attention to detail and commitment to service standards

Desirable -

• Knowledge of military customs and working environments
• Experience using Kronos and UDC Payroll systems
• Health & Safety qualification (IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent)
• Food Safety qualification (CIEH Level 3 or equivalent)

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!