Bar Manager - Leicester

Job Summary

We are looking for a determined, proactive Bar Manager who would enjoy work in an exciting, fast-paced environment. The Bar Manager will promote and grow the business, hire and train staff, and ensure that customers receive excellent drinks, , and service. You will also manage inventory and resources, plan promotional events, ensure that quality and safety controls are followed, maintain current licenses and update vendor contracts, create schedules, and set business objectives to increase profits and maximise customer satisfaction. You should also be able to work with diverse personalities and diffuse tense situations.

In order to succeed as a Bar Manager, you should be observant and have the ability to think critically and efficiently. You should be a skilled communicator with excellent problem solving, observation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Recruiting, training and motivating staff
• Managing bar and kitchen staff
• Doing regular stock-takes and ordering as necessary
• Handling deliveries
• Maintaining the condition of beer and wine
• Overseeing and liaising with the kitchen
• Keeping up to date with licensing legislation, liaising with the authorities and taking overall legal responsibility for the premises
• Enforcing health and safety rules
• Adhering to budgets, increasing profits and managing cashflow
• Dealing with difficult customers
• Ensuring beer and wine are kept in good condition
• Looking after the customers' needs
• Making sound decisions and problem-solving
• Controlling your business and managing your margins
• Growing your sales
• Communicating effectively

Qualifications and Skills

• 3 years experience managing a bar
• Alcohol license
• Ability to work well in high pressure situations
• Cocktail making experience

Benefits include bonus scheme.