Senior Bar Manager
Legends Global (Europe)
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Job summary
Legends Global is seeking a beverage operations lead to manage end‑to‑end drink operations at York Racecourse, catering for large crowds and premium events. You will oversee more than 50 bars and hospitality suites, ensuring efficient stock control, supplier coordination and exceptional service on race days and non‑race‑day events.
The role demands strong leadership, hands‑on management, and a meticulous approach to health & safety, compliance and cost control within a busy venue environment.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in high‑volume, multi‑bar operations in bar and cellar management.
- Strong leadership, communication and decision‑making skills with a hands‑on, service‑focused approach.
- Highly organised, energetic team player able to manage logistics, multiple teams and tight deadlines in a large venue.
- Strong technical knowledge of EPOS, stock systems, Excel, licensing law and compliance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
- Personal Licence holder ( forklift licence desirable) and comfortable with manual handling duties.
Responsibilities
- Manage beverage stock operations using K Stock, including supplier management, ordering, deliveries, cellar logistics, disposables and equipment maintenance.
- Lead, train and schedule the drinks and logistics team, ensuring race‑day and non‑race‑day events are fully resourced and delivered to a high standard.
- Oversee beverage service across retail, hospitality, conference and banqueting events, delivering an excellent customer experience and a "perfect pour" culture.
- Drive commercial performance through menu development, ranging, market trends, GP delivery, ASPH growth, end‑of‑day reporting and adherence to P&L targets.
- Ensure full compliance with health & safety, food hygiene, cash handling, invoicing, SOPs and pre‑event checks while working collaboratively across departments.
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Job description
Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivaled expertise and international reach, we provide end‑to‑end solutions – from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality. We take a 360‑degree, data‑driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward‑thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win, we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Located on the historic Knavesmire, York Racecourse is one of the most prestigious and well‑loved racecourses in the UK, set in the heart of Yorkshire. Renowned for its wide, sweeping track and vibrant atmosphere, the venue has been hosting world‑class flat racing for over 280 years and is home to some of the sport’s most iconic fixtures, including the internationally acclaimed Ebor Festival. Beyond racing, York Racecourse is a versatile events destination, offering a wide range of indoor and outdoor spaces suitable for conferences, exhibitions, hospitality, large‑scale events and celebrations. The venue combines historic charm with modern facilities, providing high‑quality production, flexible layouts and excellent transport links, just minutes from York city centre. With a strong reputation for outstanding food and beverage experiences, exceptional customer service and operational excellence, York Racecourse consistently delivers memorable days out for racegoers, corporate clients and event organisers alike. Its commitment to innovation, sustainability and community engagement ensures it remains a leading venue not only in Yorkshire but across the UK.
The role involves working at one of the country’s most prestigious racing venues, catering for up to 35,000 racegoers on a race day and hosting a wide variety of premier non‑race‑day events including exhibitions, conferences, banqueting, parties and weddings. The incumbent will manage and develop the end‑to‑end drink operations for more than 50 bars and hospitality suites across the site on both race days and non‑race‑day events.
25 days annual leave.
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- Manage beverage stock operations using K Stock, including supplier management, ordering, deliveries, cellar logistics, disposables and equipment maintenance.
- Lead, train and schedule the drinks and logistics team, ensuring race‑day and non‑race‑day events are fully resourced and delivered to a high standard.
- Oversee beverage service across retail, hospitality, conference and banqueting events, delivering an excellent customer experience and a "perfect pour" culture.
- Drive commercial performance through menu development, ranging, market trends, GP delivery, ASPH growth, end‑of‑day reporting and adherence to P&L targets.
- Ensure full compliance with health & safety, food hygiene, cash handling, invoicing, SOPs and pre‑event checks while working collaboratively across departments.
- Extensive experience in high‑volume, multi‑bar operations in bar and cellar management.
- Strong leadership, communication and decision‑making skills with a hands‑on, service‑focused approach.
- Highly organised, energetic team player able to manage logistics, multiple teams and tight deadlines in a large venue.
- Strong technical knowledge of EPOS, stock systems, Excel, licensing law and compliance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
- Personal Licence holder (forklift licence desirable) and comfortable with manual handling duties.
- 1st Stage – Intro call with the Talent Team
- 2nd Stage – Interview with the Hiring Manager
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