Trainee Bar Manager

The Garden Bar; Bridgnorth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A community pub in Bridgnorth is seeking a Trainee Bar Manager to assist with daily operations and staff management. This role is ideal for someone with bar experience looking to grow into a leadership position. Offer includes flexible hours and the opportunity for long-term career development within a supportive team.

Benefits

Funded Personal Licence

Support for training and qualifications

Guaranteed weekends off

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bar, management not necessary.
• Enthusiastic and hard-working attitude.
• Willingness to learn new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily bar operations.
• Support stock management and cash handling.
• Supervise staff and help set a positive example.

Skills

Bar experience

Leadership interest

Customer service development

Job description

Trainee Bar Manager (MUST BE 18+ due to licensing regulations)

About Us

We are a friendly, lively community pub in the heart of Bridgnorth, serving locals and visitors throughout the week with our peak trade at weekends. We’re looking for someone eager to grow into a leadership role and become a key part of our close-knit team.

Role Overview

This permanent role is ideal for someone with solid bar experience who wants to take the next step into management. As a Trainee Bar Manager, you’ll learn all aspects of running the bar through hands‑on experience, supported by the Bar Manager and backed up with external training resources when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day‑to‑day running of the bar in a busy community setting
• Take part in opening and closing procedures
• Support stock management, including ordering, rotation and waste control
• Handle cashing‑up, till reconciliation and banking
• Contribute to maintaining licensing, food hygiene, and health & safety compliance
• Supervise bar staff during shifts and help set a positive example
• Take part in staff scheduling when required
• Support new team members with training and standards
• Work collaboratively with the Bar Manager and Kitchen Manager

What We’re Looking For

• Previous bar experience (management experience not required)
• Hard‑working, enthusiastic attitude
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
• Comfortable working busy weekend shifts
• Interest in leadership, organisation, or customer service development

Pay & Benefits

• Pay negotiable based on experience, with increases linked to competency and progression
• Funded Personal Licence (after initial probation period)
• Support with additional professional training or qualificationsFlexible part‑time hours (guaranteed weekends off each month)
• Opportunity for long‑term career growth within a supportive team