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Bar Manager
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HSL Recruitment are delighted to be working with our client to recruit an experienced and energetic Bar Manager to join their management team.
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional who enjoys working in a busy, lively environment and has a genuine passion for delivering excellent customer service, developing teams, and maintaining high standards.
About The Role
Our client is a vibrant and busy hospitality venue in the heart of Leamington Spa, offering craft beers brewed on-site, cocktails, food, live music, private events, and a busy heated garden marquee.
With live music every weekend and late-night opening on Fridays and Saturdays, this is a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
As Bar Manager, you will work closely with the General Manager and take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the bar. You will be a visible and hands-on leader, supporting the team during busy services while ensuring excellent standards are maintained.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the General Manager with the day-to-day running of the venue
- Take responsibility for the bar operation and ensure consistently high standards
- Lead, motivate, and manage the bar and front-of-house team
- Organise staff rotas and ensure appropriate staffing levels
- Open and close the venue when required
- Train, coach, and develop new and existing team members
- Deliver excellent customer service at all times
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and organisation
- Monitor stock levels, wastage, and ordering
- Help control costs and minimise stock loss
- Ensure licensing, health & safety, and company procedures are followed
- Deal confidently and professionally with customer queries and complaints
- Support busy evenings, live music, private functions, and corporate events
- Attend management meetings and contribute to the continued development of the business
- Act as a senior member of the management team and lead by example
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About You
The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience as a Bar Manager, Assistant Manager, Duty Manager, or in a similar hospitality management role.
You Will Also
- Have a genuine passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding customer service
- Be confident managing, motivating, and developing a busy team
- Remain calm and organised in a fast-paced environment
- Have excellent communication and leadership skills
- Understand bar operations, stock control, and GP management
- Be confident with opening and closing procedures
- Have high standards of cleanliness and presentation
- Be commercially minded and able to identify opportunities to increase sales
- Have a positive, energetic, and hands-on approach
- Be comfortable working evenings, weekends, and during busy events
- Lead from the front and be prepared to get involved wherever needed
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What's on Offer
- Salary: £35,000+ per annum, depending on experience
- Bonus opportunities for the right candidate
- Full-time, permanent position
- Employee discount
- Discounted or free food
- Opportunity to become an important part of the management team
- Lively, fast-paced, and sociable working environment
- Opportunity to develop and progress with an established and successful venue
If you are passionate about hospitality, enjoy working in a busy environment, and are looking for your next management opportunity, HSL Recruitment would love to hear from you.
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