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Assistant Bars Manager, O2 Academy Birmingham
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Job Summary
Venue: O2 Academy Birmingham
Company: Academy Music Group
Location: Birmingham
Reports to: Bar manager
Working hours: Full-time
Role
The assistant bar manager is responsible for O2 Academy Birmingham’s multiple bars (three rooms), stock control procedures and management of a diverse team of front-of-house employees. The role is to ensure our bars’ operation is executed to the highest standard across a wide variety of live shows, clubs and events. The assistant bar manager will work closely with the bar manager to drive financial success and achieve annual company targets.
Our Team
Our assistant bar manager is an integral member of the team at O2 Academy Birmingham, a renowned landmark venue in the city, where our shows and events are as diverse as the individuals within it. With a positive and supportive approach, the successful candidate will inspire a dedicated, creative team, drive our core values of excellence and inclusivity, and deliver the very best experiences in live entertainment.
About You
- Experience in bar supervision or management in the hospitality industry or live venues
- Proficient in Microsoft Office packages and EPOS systems
- Knowledge in cellar management
- Understanding of health and safety regulations and licensing
What We Need
- Demonstrable leadership and motivation of others
- Enthusiasm for the live events, club and hospitality industry
- Flexibility to work irregular hours (weekends/evenings/public holidays)
- Attention to detail and good communication skills
What You’ll Be Doing
- Recruitment and training of front-of-house employees
- Stock management, ordering and regular stock-takes
- Smooth running of operational responsibilities
- Supervision of a large team
- Achieving targets as set by the bar manager
- Assist in forecasting revenues and cost control
- Financial reporting
- Cash management
- Processing weekly payroll
- Duty management at live events
- Liaison with suppliers, partners and head office
- Bars and cellars maintenance and repair and service organisation
- Supervision of deliveries
- First-class client and customer service
- Highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene across all bar operations
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Equal Opportunities
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the standard rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and home life. As a growing business, we’ll encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
Our Company
Academy Music Group (AMG) is the UK’s leading owner and operator of live music and entertainment venues with award-winning credentials. Several of our historic theatres are unique institutions of British music and culture and our vision is to inspire artists and audiences by hosting unforgettable live performances. AMG is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management.
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Important Notice
Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.
Recognized for seven years as a Great Place to Work® and named one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Our world-class teams specialize in all aspects of the live entertainment industry, from ground-breaking innovations in ticketing, global venue development and operations, concert promotion and production, sales and brand partnerships, and unparalleled artist management supported by professionals in all facets of corporate operations. We believe in taking care of the countless employees helping artists bring live music to fans all around the world. Our many unique benefit programs are designed to help our teams live life to the fullest including generous vacation, healthcare, retirement benefits, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, six months of paid caregiver leave for new parents including fostering and perks like Roadie Babies helping new parents care for their babies on work trips. And of course, access to free live events through our exclusive employee ticketing program.
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