TEMPORARY BAR MANAGER

Planet Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Temporary Bar Manager in Oxford. This full-time role involves managing day-to-day operations of the College Bar, supervising staff, ensuring compliance with licensing laws, and maintaining stock. Ideal candidates should have experience in hospitality, strong organizational skills, and be proficient with IT tools. A Personal Licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a bar or similar hospitality environment.
• Strong understanding of licensing laws and bar operations.
• Good level of fitness as the position involves manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Run the day-to-day operation of the College Bar while ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Maintain compliance with relevant laws and College policies.
• Recruit, train, and supervise bar staff effectively.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Supervisory skills

Proficient with IT tools

Confident communication

Education

Holder of a Personal Licence

Tools

Excel

EPOS/till systems

Job description

Overview

Position: Temporary Bar Manager
Location: Oxford
Salary: 32,966 inclusive of the Oxford weighting allowance

The Role

As a Bar Manager, you will take day-to-day responsibility for the operation of the College Bar, supervising a small team of casual staff and managing stock and other cellar duties. This full-time role requires 40 hours per week, spread over 5 out of 7 days. The JCR Bar is currently closed on Sundays during term time.

Main Responsibilities

• Run the day-to-day operation of the College Bar, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Maintain compliance with licensing laws, health & safety requirements, and College policies.
• Carry out weekly line cleaning and ensure cleaning rotas are completed.
• Manage bar pricing, promotions, and basic marketing with guidance from the Catering Manager.
• Purchase all bar stock items through College authorised suppliers.
• Liaise with the Kitchen Storekeeper before ordering any additional supplies.
• Maintain accurate stock control data, including weekly updates and termly stock takes.
• Handle barrel changes, cellar gases, and basic cellar maintenance.
• Recruit, train, and supervise bar staff, ensuring engagement aligns with College policies.
• Organise weekly staff rotas ensuring cost-efficient and adequate shift cover.
• Check and sign-off casual work timesheets for authorisation.
• Ensure staff follow all relevant College policies, health, safety, and licensing procedures.
• Liaise with student representatives and College staff to support event delivery.
• Keep accurate records of stock, rotas, and shift schedules.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including GDPR and the Worker Protection Act.
• Report equipment faults or maintenance issues promptly to the Catering Manager.

About You

Applicants should have strong organisational and time management skills, and experience working in a bar or similar hospitality environment. A team-player with the ability to supervise and lead staff during shifts is essential. You will need to be proficient in using IT tools such as Excel and EPOS/till systems and demonstrate a proactive, positive attitude.

Required

• Experience working in a bar or similar hospitality environment.
• Strong understanding of licensing laws and bar operations.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Confident communicator with a proactive, positive attitude.
• Holder of a Personal Licence.
• Comfortable using IT tools such as Excel and EPOS/till systems.
• Good level of fitness as the position involves an element of manual handling.

Commutable Locations

• Oxford
• Abingdon
• Kidlington
• Headington
• Wheatley
• Bicester
• Witney
• Didcot
• Thame

Key Words

• Bar Manager
• Hospitality
• College Bar
• Stock Management
• Licensing Laws
• Team Supervision
• Oxford

INDWARE

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