Events Bar Lead - Hospitality Operations & Team Development

Eastlands Venue Services Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance (Vitality)

Group Life Assurance

Birthday Day Off

Complimentary Meals on Shift

Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbe

Company Pension Scheme

Generous Holiday Allowance

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Eastlands Venue Services Limited at Etihad Campus is seeking an Assistant Hospitality & Events Bar Manager to lead bar operations across match days, concerts, conferences and other events. You will work closely with Hospitality, Cellars, Shared Services and Event Operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high standards and strong commercial performance.

The role involves planning, auditing, developing bar teams, managing stock, EPOS, and vendor training, with

Qualifications

• Experience managing bar operations in hospitality, stadia, arenas, hotels or large events.
• Strong knowledge of beverage operations, stock control and cellar management.
• Experience leading and developing teams within a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple events simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience analysing sales and operational performance.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and hospitality systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and event days.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of hospitality bar operations across match days, concerts and non-match day events.
• Work with Cellars and Shared Services to ensure all bars are fully stocked, operationally ready and presented to the highest standard.
• Coordinate bar set-ups, menus and EPOS requirements ahead of events.
• Conduct regular operational audits across hospitality bars, identifying opportunities to improve service, standards and guest experience.
• Analyse sales trends and beverage performance to support commercial decision-making.
• Maintain accurate stock control processes, ordering and inventory management.
• Liaise with suppliers to coordinate product training, tastings and new product launches.
• Support the planning and delivery of drinks pairings, cocktail development and premium beverage experiences.
• Work closely with the People Team to support recruitment, onboarding and deployment of casual bar teams.
• Coach and develop Bar Supervisors and Team Leaders, ensuring consistent service standards.
• Monitor labour deployment and support efficient staffing across events.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, licensing, health & safety and company policies.
• Build strong working relationships across Hospitality, Culinary, Cellars, Retail and Event Operations.
• Support wider Hospitality projects and operational initiatives as required.

Skills

Bar Operations

Team Leadership

Stock Control

Event Hospitality

Budget Awareness

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder Management

Flexibility

Tools

EPOS Systems

Job description

Eastlands Venue Services Limited at Etihad Campus is seeking an Assistant Hospitality & Events Bar Manager to lead bar operations across match days, concerts, conferences and other events. You will work closely with Hospitality, Cellars, Shared Services and Event Operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high standards and strong commercial performance.

The role involves planning, auditing, developing bar teams, managing stock, EPOS, and vendor training, with