Bar Manager

Overview

Bar Manager – Salary: 32k - 34k per annum;

Hours:

40 hours per week. An established and prestigious educational establishment in Oxford is seeking a Bar Manager to join its Catering department. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the bar, delivering a safe, compliant and welcoming environment while leading a team of bar staff. This role combines bar management with team leadership, stock control, compliance and event support.

• Manage the daily operation of the College Bar.
• Ensure compliance with the Licensing Act 2003 and College policies.
• Recruit, train, supervise and support student bar staff.
• Manage stock ordering, cellar operations and stock control.
• Prepare staff rotas and approve timesheets.
• Deliver excellent customer service and promote responsible alcohol retailing.
• Maintain health & safety, cleaning, licensing and incident records.
• Support College events, conferences and private functions.
• Produce regular sales and stock reports.
• Work collaboratively with College departments to ensure smooth operations.

• Experience managing or supervising a bar, hospitality venue, hotel or residential property.
• Strong knowledge of the Licensing Act 2003, health and fire safety and risk assessments.
• Experience managing/supervising staff.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Free meal provided on duty.
• Favourable pension.
• Transport/bus loan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Chance to be part of a great, collaborative team.