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We don’t need an introduction. You’ve heard of us before. Legendary Red and white stripes. Clutter filling our restaurants to the brim. A history dating back to 1965 New York City.
Tom Cruise didn’t teach himself to flair in Cocktail, we did.
The Long Island ice tea wasn’t created on it own, we created it.
Loaded potato skins..? Yep it was us!
This isn’t just a job, this is a way of life. This is family. We live and we breathe our TGI Fridays values.
In here we work hard, we want to succeed, we want to progress…and we want to party.
In here, everyday is Friday. A TGI Friday…
Behind every great unique Fridays experience, are our great Managers and Team! They are the heart and soul of everything we do, which is why we’re looking for an experienced and passionate Bar Manager to join our team here at Fridays.
You will have full accountability for the management and operation of a Fridays Bar. Your role is to guarantee an amazing experience for guests so that they love our offering, keep coming back and tell the world how much they love us. You also need to give the same experience to your team: they need to feel valued, recognised and like they want to continue to build their career with Fridays. You will develop and grow your team and meet or exceed sales, profits and all other objectives in line with Friday’s business strategy. You will treat the bar as if it were your own and understand the impact of your leadership and example.
Duties And Responsibilities
Reporting to the General Manager you will be involved in aspects of bar operations for your store. Your key duties will include the following:
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- To lead and inspire the performance of the bar team.
- Full ownership overseeing the smooth running of the bar.
- To ensure that Friday’s standards are maintained, and the bar's performance delivers its targets through a People First, Guest Obsessed, Operational Excellence Strategy.
About You
The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate the following:
- Experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of leading and delivering
- Bar / Hospitality experience would be desirable
- Proven track record of leading teams to success
- A strong commercial instinct that is always looking for ways to drive sales and boost the business
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think fast
- Great communication skills so you can lead and inspire a team and delight our guests
Licenses required;
- Prevention of crime and disorder - Aims to stop illegal activities, such as drug dealing, violence, or anti-social behaviour, often addressed by installing CCTV, employing door staff, and maintaining orderly premises.
- Public Safety -Focuses on the physical safety of patrons and staff, ensuring adequate fire safety, capacity limits, and emergency exits.
- Prevention of public nuisance :Addresses the impact of the premises on the local area, including noise pollution, litter, light, and odour.
- Protection of children from harm- Ensures children are protected from moral, physical, or psychological harm, such as underage drinking, exposure to adult entertainment, or inappropriate content.
Benefits
- Guaranteed 48-hour contract.
- Annual incentive programme.
- Enhanced pension benefits.
- Optional Private Medical Insurance.
- Access to the Aspire Leadership Development Programme.
- Attendance at the Leadership Conference.
- Development programmes that support and fast track career progression.
- Apprenticeship programmes available to all levels.
- Unlimited access to 50% off our food menu for each employee and up to 5 of their family and friends.
- Recognition for great performance aligned to our TGI Fridays Values.
- Great incentives for delivering great results.
- A generous Refer a Friend scheme.
- Wagestream - Track, access and manage your pay at any time.
- Hospitality action membership.
- Reward programmes, long service awards and staff recognition and incentives.
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About Us
In our Fridays Family, We Celebrate People of All Stripes..
We believe diversity and inclusion are essential ingredients for a successful, happy and thriving environment, which is why we live and breath our TGI Fridays values of Pride, Passion, Personality and Protection.
Through our "Pridays" forum, we have launched an LGBTQ+ charity partnership. We hold Women In Business and Disability forums - open for all to join and be apart of. We are an equal opportunities employer.
That Fridays feeling is freedom, excitement, lightness and acceptance. Uncontrollable laughter. Time to do you. To let go. To truly be yourself. No judgement, no pressure, no worries.
And remember - "No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else." - P.T Barnum
Candidates must be over compulsory school leaving age to apply for this position.
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