Pub Manager

University of Birmingham Guild of Students; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Full Sick Pay

Training with full pay

NEST pension 4-6% matched

Birthday gift

Job summary

University of Birmingham Guild of Students seeks a Pub Manager to lead Joe's Bar, aligning with JD Wetherspoons standards and Guild goals. You will drive sales, manage costs and ensure an outstanding customer experience in a fast-paced pub environment.

With proven leadership, food safety qualifications, and a passion for team development, you will council and coach staff, maintain franchise standards, and contribute to a successful partnership as we launch the new JD Wetherspoons venue in May

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced pub environment.
• Strong customer service and staff development skills.
• Food safety qualifications required and a track record of compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop staff to deliver the JD Wetherspoons pub experience at Joe's Bar.
• Drive sales, manage costs, and uphold high customer service standards.
• Ensure compliance with JDW and Guild standards across operations and events.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Sales leadership

Job description

£43,012 gross per annum, 40 hours per week

This is an exciting time to join our team, as we begin our new partnership with JD Wetherspoons in May 2026. With a fully refurbished, brand-new JD Wetherspoons venue, you'll have the opportunity to help shape its future and play a key role from day one.

The role

This role is part of the Venues department which works collectively with colleagues to deliver the Guild's Food & Beverage operations including, Joe's Bar (J D Wetherspoon pub), nightcluboperationsand event securitywithin theVenues Department, within the Engagement Directorate.

Reporting to the Business Development Manager and Director of Engagement this will be a key role in leading, developing and supporting staff to deliver the Guild strategic plan for students.

As Pub Manager, you'll lead and support the team to deliver an exceptional JD Wetherspoons (JDW) pub experience, alongside our nightclub and licensed events. you'll drive sales, manage costs, uphold outstanding customer service and ensure full compliance with JDW and Guild standards.

We're looking for candidates with proven experience within a fast paced pub environment such as JD Weatherspoon's, alongside Food Safety qualifications and leadership qualifications such as the JDW advanced management academy. you'll will play a key role in ensuring the JD Wetherspoons operation @ Joes bar is profitable and consistently meets franchise standards and compliance requirements.

Why Join Us?

Join us and be part of an organisation where every day is different and your contribution makes a real difference to the student experience! We offer a great range of benefits including:

• Generous Leave: 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus a Christmas close down period
• Full Sick Pay: From the moment you start working with us.
• Training: A comprehensive suite of training for which you receive full pay
• Pension: Opportunity to join the NEST pension scheme with matched contributions of 4-6% of your salary.
• Benefits: A gift on your birthday, additional days leave for a life milestone event,£100 annual allowance for your personal development, discounts available with UniDays, and membership of University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness, and car breakdown cover.
• Pension: Opportunity to join the NEST pension scheme with matched contributions of 4-6% of your salary.
• Wellbeing: A range of wellbeing benefits including an annual £50 personal Wellbeing Allowance.

The Guild of Students is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

Please note interviews are provisionally expected to take W/C 9th November 2026