Senior Bar Operations Manager

The Cocktail Club; Axminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Exciting bonus scheme

50% discount on food and drink

Life assurance 4x salary

Discount portal

Wagestream access

EAP

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Cocktail Club is seeking an experienced manager to oversee daily operations at our Axminster venue. You will run busy shifts, manage a team, and ensure a seamless guest experience while covering the GM role for four weeks as needed.

Responsibilities include P&L management, stock control, reporting, licensing compliance, and organizing rotas. A hands-on leader who motivates staff and delivers 5-star service will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience managing a busy high-volume bar.
• Confident with handling money and strong business acumen.
• Excellent leadership, training, and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and run busy shifts to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Run the site in GM's absence for 4 weeks.
• Handle P&L management, stock control, meeting targets, and submitting reports.
• Organize team rotas and efficiently manage labour.
• Ensure compliance with licenses, risk assessments, and health & safety standards.
• Develop and incentivise a team to deliver 5-star service.
• Lead and train staff to provide exceptional customer experiences.
• Own hands-on involvement behind the station when needed to drive service.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

P&L management

Stock control

Labour scheduling

Customer service

Problem solving

Cash handling

Cocktail knowledge

Job description

The Cocktail Club is seeking an experienced manager to oversee daily operations at our Axminster venue. You will run busy shifts, manage a team, and ensure a seamless guest experience while covering the GM role for four weeks as needed.

Responsibilities include P&L management, stock control, reporting, licensing compliance, and organizing rotas. A hands-on leader who motivates staff and delivers 5-star service will thrive here.