Taproom Manager at Orbit Beers

London Brewers Alliance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant taproom establishment in London seeks a Bar Manager who will bring extensive hospitality experience and a passion for excellent service. The role demands strong event planning expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to maintain high operational standards. You'll be integral to creating memorable experiences while enjoying a music-infused atmosphere. Salary is dependent on experience, between £30K-£35K. If you're ready to contribute to the Southwark community with enthusiasm for food, beverage, and music, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing hospitality establishments.
• Ability to conceptualise and execute memorable events.
• Innate ability to build rapport and foster repeat custom.
• Vigilant eye on site management and standards.
• Deep knowledge and enthusiasm for great food and drinks.
• Fast and efficient work style.
• Effective communication with team members and customers.
• Can-do attitude and readiness to share ideas.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability to weekend and evening shifts.
• Knowledgeable and engaged music lover.

Responsibilities

• Lead the front-of-house team to enhance the taproom experience.
• Collaborate with the marketing team and chefs.
• Host events like DJ nights and beer tastings.
• Maintain high standards in site management.
• Ensure smooth operations during busy times.

Skills

Hospitality Management

Event Planning Expertise

Customer Relationship Building

Responsible Leadership

Passion for Food and Beverage

Efficiency and Speed

Effective Communication

Proactive Mindset

Calm Under Pressure

Flexibility

Passionate for music

Job description

We’re looking for someone to join us at Orbit Taproom as our new Bar Manager. Located in the vibrant heart of Walworth, SE17, we're on the hunt for an experienced professional who is confident in a managerial role, has a passion for exceptional service, and has a great track record in the world of hospitality/events.

At Orbit Taproom, we're not just about pouring award-winning beers for our local community and beyond, we're about crafting an experience that blends European beer culture with great music and great food.

With our love for music and vinyl, we host DJ nights, live music events, spoken word evenings, and bring-your-own-vinyl nights at the taproom. Plus, our resident chefs at @cuepointldn serve up Afghan/British dishes throughout the week and roast dinners on Sundays.

This opportunity to join our close‑knit team requires a good communicator, both with staff and customers, and someone who is just as passionate about the brewery, beers, and music as we are. Collaborating closely with our marketing team and the talented chefs at Cue Point, you'll also lead our front‑of‑house team to elevate the taproom experience and transform Orbit Taproom into not just a community hub, but a sought‑after destination in South London.

Experience and Skills

Hospitality Management: Bring your proven experience in managing hospitality establishments to the table.

Event Planning Expertise

• Showcase your knack for conceptualising and executing memorable events that keep guests coming back for more. Whether that’s a pop‑up record fair, a beer‑tasting evening, live music, or a summer BBQ.
• Customer Relationship Building: Forge lasting connections with patrons through your innate ability to build rapport and foster repeat custom.
• Responsible Leadership: Maintain a vigilant eye on site management and standards and effectively oversee part‑time staff.
• Passion for Food and Beverage: Your deep knowledge and enthusiasm for great food and drinks, including beer and beyond, will shine through in everything you do.
• Efficiency and Speed: Keep operations running smoothly with your fast and efficient work style.
• Effective Communication: Communicate effortlessly with team members and customers alike, ensuring everyone is on the same page.
• Proactive Mindset: Approach challenges with a can‑do attitude, always ready to take the initiative and share ideas. Working with a hands‑on approach as part of the team, both behind the bar and in the office, whether that’s sweeping the yard and stocking the fridge with kegs, or putting together the staff rota and handing booking enquiries.
• Calm Under Pressure: Thrive in a fast‑paced environment, maintaining composure and delivering excellence even during peak times.
• Flexibility: Embrace a schedule that includes weekend and evening shifts.
• Passionate for music: As a knowledgeable and engaged music lover, you'll contribute to our vibrant atmosphere.

If you're ready to make your mark in the world of hospitality, music, and the Southwark community, we would love to hear from you.

Important info

• Salary dependent on experience (£30‑35K)