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Bar Manager

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Bar Manager to lead a busy late-night venue. This is a great opportunity for a confident leader who thrives in high-volume, fast-paced environments and can drive standards, profitability and a motivated team.

Role Overview

This is a hands-on Bar Manager position within a fast-paced nightlife environment, ideal for an experienced Bar Manager or Assistant Manager with strong late-night experience.

Key responsibilities
 - Lead and manage the bar team across all shifts; recruit, train, coach and develop staff to deliver outstanding service
 - Plan and manage staff rotas, ensuring effective cover for peak late-night periods while controlling labour costs
 - Oversee day-to-day bar operations during busy service, maintaining high standards of speed, quality and customer care
 - Manage stock control, ordering and inventory processes to minimise waste and optimise GP
 - Monitor sales, margins and KPIs; implement measures to protect and grow profitability
 - Ensure strict cash handling, till reconciliation and financial controls
 - Maintain compliance with licensing, health & safety and age-restriction requirements
 - Work with marketing/promotions to drive covers and events, supporting successful late-night programming
 - Resolve customer issues and handle incidents professionally, liaising with security where necessary
 
 Skills and experience required
 - Previous experience as a Bar Manager or Assistant Manager in a busy bar or nightclub
 - Proven background in late-night, high-volume environments with peak service demand
 - Strong leadership and team management skills with a track record of building high-performing teams
 - Solid understanding of stock control, GP (gross profit) management and labour cost control
 - Excellent organisational skills, resilience under pressure and a can-do attitude
 - Strong numeracy and commercial awareness
 - Good communication skills and a focus on delivering memorable customer experiences

Salary & Benefits

Salary up to £40,000 per year (depending on experience)
Performance bonus up to £10,000
Company pension
Two full days off per week (venue closed Mondays)Working Hours

Typically 40-45 hours per week
3 shifts: 8pm-1am
Friday: 8pm-3am
Saturday: up to 12-hour shift (finishing at 3am)
Additional staff available to assist with opening and closing duties
Daytime responsibilities required to support ongoing operations

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